122304 - Head of research and development (department)

Plans, organizes, and controls research and development activities in an industrial company or other organization, related to the creation or improvement of new or already used production processes and technologies.

Main activities

* participate in defining research policy and strategic directions;
* plan company research, development programs, and set budget requirements;
* coordinate the activities of scientists, researchers, product developers in creating new products, improving existing products, or conducting other research activities;
* organize employees' work, set annual tasks, and take care of professional development;
* prepare and manage the budget, ensuring expense control;
* represent the company in negotiations, international exhibitions, scientific conferences, and forums.

Characteristic competences

* communicate on a professional level in research and professional field;
* manage research and technological development projects;
* pursue innovation in existing practices;
* plan medium-term and long-term goals;
* carry out personnel management activities;
* manage financial resources.