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As a research and development manager, you could be using scientific research and innovation to create and improve products. Read our career guide to see what the job involves and how to get into the profession.
Research and development (R&D) managers make sure companies keep up to date with competitors and market trends. They aim to provide people with better products while boosting a company’s profits.
In this role, you’ll lead a company’s R&D team and product improvement efforts. From developing vaccines to creating new items for consumers, you could be involved in finding ways to enhance current products or developing new ones that match forecasted trends.
It can be a high-pressure job with many targets to hit, where you’ll need a strong knowledge of both science and business. But as an R&D manager, you could earn a high salary, be involved with exciting projects and work in all kinds of environments with various people.
Daily tasks will vary but could involve:
The average salary for a research and development manager in the UK is £49,920.
You may be expected to travel, both within the UK and abroad, as a research and development manager. This could be to attend important off-site meetings or to visit international conferences, for example.
Some parts of the job can be done from home, especially the more administrative tasks within the role.
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