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Research and Development Manager job description
A ready advert for a Research and Development Manager job in Libya, in Arabic and English. Post it on jobs.ly and edit it to fit your organization.
About the job
We are looking for a research and development manager to lead researchers and engineers and direct product and process development, turning ideas into practical solutions that strengthen the organization's competitiveness.
Duties and responsibilities
- Set the annual R&D plan and priorities in line with the organization's goals
- Manage product and process development projects from idea to production
- Prepare the R&D budget and control spending
- Lead researchers and engineers, assign projects and appraise their performance
- Track technical developments and market needs and turn them into product ideas
- Work with universities, research centres and outside partners on joint projects
- Document and protect research results, including patent applications where appropriate
- Present project results and recommendations to senior management
Requirements
- Master's degree or PhD in engineering or science in the organization's field
- At least 6 years of experience in research and development, including at least 2 years leading a team
The years of experience follow the level you choose when posting.
Skills
- R&D management
- Product development
- Project management
- Budgeting
- Design of experiments
- Intellectual property
- Leadership
- Innovative thinking
Preferred
- A track record of taking products or processes from the lab to production
- Published research or patents
- Experience writing research funding proposals
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