The Research & Development (R&D) Manager is primarily responsible for supporting and advancing the efficient, productive environment for projects in the R&D department including method/assay development and validation projects, maintaining design control and review process (as applicable) and managing R&D staffs within the department.
General duties
Maintain and enhance R&D laboratory resources (facilities, equipment, and reagents)
Work closely and effectively with the customers to ensure that assigned projects are progressing and milestones/timelines are achieved pursuant to company and department goals
Conduct regular individual meetings with R&D team that focus on execution of their respective responsibilities and project priorities
Identify and develop research that can be presented at key trade shows in our industry and lead others in this area
Develop overall project plans, to include project timelines, resources and personnel to ensure that products are successfully ushered through the product development lifecycle process
Prepare and update SOPs to define and implement the process of design control, and product development aligned with internal and external customer needs
Regularly contribute to R&D team meetings that focus on associate training, associate development and continuous improvement in R&D processes
Take a leadership role in recruiting and hiring a sufficient number of highly qualified and trained staffs to maintain and support R&D activities
Identify and develop training programs for R&D staffs
Provide leadership and/or technical guidance/oversight for R&D projects.
Inform key stakeholders of status, issues, problems, and proposed solution as appropriate
Maintain current knowledge of advances in pertinent scientific fields, as well as knowledge of applicable regulations through attending lectures, seminar, professional conferences and courses
Other duties as assigned by manager
Work closely and effectively with Lab Managers to prioritize use of laboratory equipment and facilities for maximum productivity and efficiency
Ensure central access to key project documents, presentations and assessments
Contribute to the success of cross- functional teams (R&D, Marketing and Sales, Lab, QA and Regulatory compliance, Manufacturing and Information systems)
Develop and maintain positive working relationship with laboratory techinician team to allow effective, coordinated assay transition from the R&D phase to production stage
