Job Description
Research and Development Manager Duties
• Use creative abilities and research methods to improve existing products
• Based on industry trends, develop new products to meet the needs of the company's target market
• Report on any technical product issues that are discovered during evaluation
• Manage product testing and trials, assessing the materials used, the efficiency of the process, and the effectiveness of the final product
• Manage other R&D staff, ensuring proper policies and procedures are followed
• Budget and forecast new developments or research plans
• Present at conferences on research topics
• Work with market research companies to ensure a product will do well in the market
Responsibilities
The responsibilities of a Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Research and Development Scientist Technician typically include:
• Carrying out research and development activities to improve pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, such as developing new production methods, improving existing methods, and identifying new materials or technologies that can be used in manufacturing.
• Planning and carrying out experiments to test ideas related to the manufacturing process, such as evaluating the impact of different variables on product quality or stability.
• Analysing data generated from experiments and interpreting results to make recommendations for process improvements.
• Working with other departments and teams, including engineers, chemists, and quality control personnel, to identify and solve manufacturing problems and improve the overall production process.
• Staying up-to-date with new trends and developments in pharmaceutical manufacturing technology and regulatory requirements, and incorporating this knowledge into the development of new manufacturing processes.
• Writing technical reports and documents related to research and development activities, such as data analysis and project summaries.
• Ensuring that all research and development activities are conducted in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Job Requirements
Required Education and Training
Research and development manager should have their master's degree in the industry they have an interest in. Some degrees that may be relevant include food science, chemistry, biology, or agricultural business. A bachelor's degree may also be acceptable if the candidate has experience working within the industry of relevance or general R&D experience. They should also have excellent certified skills and experience of managing or leading a team of employees.
Key Skills and Qualities
• Creative mind to think outside the box
• Excellent leadership abilities
• Excellent communicator, Very good commands in English
• Great problem solving skills
• Project management skills
• Good at managing time
• Ability to multitask