Research and development managers

Research and development managers plan, direct and coordinate the research and development activities of an enterprise or organization or of enterprises that provide related services to other enterprises and organizations.

Skill level: Skilled

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  • Salary range for the majority of workers in Research and development managers - from ₹35,336 to ₹3,87,504 per month - 2025.
  • A Research and development managers typically earns between ₹35,336 and ₹88,600 net per month at the start of the job.
  • After 5 years of service, this is between ₹59,919 and ₹1,29,598 per month for a working week of 48 hours.

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  • A Research And Development Manager in human health and social work activities with 5 years or more experience earned minimum ₹6,400.00 and maximum ₹7,500.00 per month in 2021.
  • A Research And Development Manager in human health and social work activities with 5 years or more experience earned minimum ₹4,250.00 and maximum ₹6,450.00 per month in 2021.
  • A Supervisor R&D in manufacturing with 5 years or more experience earned minimum ₹1,500.00 and maximum ₹2,150.00 per month in 2021.

Job Responsibilities

  • Planning, directing and coordinating research and development activities, in-house or commissioned from external research organizations, to develop new or improved technical processes, products, knowledge, or utilization of materials
  • Planning the overall research and development programme of an enterprise or organization, specifying goals and budgetary requirements
  • Leading and managing the activities of research and development staff
  • Establishing and managing budgets, controlling expenditure and ensuring the efficient use of resources
  • Establishing and directing operational and administrative procedures
  • Planning and directing daily operations
  • Overseeing the selection, training and performance of staff
  • Representing the enterprise or organization at conventions, seminars and conferences

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