Directs and oversees all activities and staff of supervisory, professional, and support personnel concerned with planning, research, and development of new or improvement of existing products, processes, and services, and new ventures. Plans, develops, and establishes policies, procedures, and objectives... [+] More

Directs and oversees all activities and staff of supervisory, professional, and support personnel concerned with planning, research, and development of new or improvement of existing products, processes, and services, and new ventures. Plans, develops, and establishes policies, procedures, and objectives of all the organization's research and development functions in accordance with organization's objectives.

Reviews and analyzes proposals submitted to determine if strategic benefits are derived and if possible applications justify expenditures. Reviews and decides upon research and development proposals to be presented to top management. Approves and monitors research and development budget. Reviews and determines methods and procedures to be used for monitoring projects, such as preparation of records of expenditures and research findings, progress reports, and staff conferences, in order to inform management of current status of each project. Ensures organization remains up-to-date in terms of technological changes, and communicates that information to appropriate directors and managers throughout the organization. [-] Less

Responsible for management review and control of comprehensive clinical research programs to increase scientific knowledge on medical-related topics.

Confers with management to establish strategic program directions, allocation of resources, projects costs, and timeframes. Ensures coordination among a variety of scientific disciplines... [+] More

Responsible for management review and control of comprehensive clinical research programs to increase scientific knowledge on medical-related topics.

Confers with management to establish strategic program directions, allocation of resources, projects costs, and timeframes. Ensures coordination among a variety of scientific disciplines and staff functions to ensure that departmental objectives are met. Hire, trains, and motivates a qualified research management staff. Develops and manages the department budget and creatively utilizes resources to complete projects. Draws conclusions and makes recommendations that typically have a major impact on scientific research activities. This position typically requires a Doctorate degree in a health care related field with related clinical research management experience. Clinical scientists who work within a university setting are typically involved in the teaching of students. May represent the organization in forums and conferences within area of expertise. [-] Less

Directs and coordinates activities concerned with gathering, recording, and analyzing data about current and potential customers, competitors, and the market for the purpose of creating a business plan, launching a new product or service, fine tuning existing products or services,... [+] More

Directs and coordinates activities concerned with gathering, recording, and analyzing data about current and potential customers, competitors, and the market for the purpose of creating a business plan, launching a new product or service, fine tuning existing products or services, and/or expanding into new markets. Plans, develops, and establishes policies and objectives of the organization's market research function. Develops market research programs, including methods of marketing, in accordance with organization's objectives.

Monitors market trends and analyzes, reviews, and formulates findings of market research staff, and works with management and appropriate departments to devise and adapt a sales and marketing plan based on the results of findings and sales forecasts. Develops and implements methods and procedures for monitoring projects, such as preparation of progress reports, records of expenditures, sales records, trend research, and other research findings in order to keep management informed. Devises new marketing research programs to add value and profitability to products and services provided. May negotiate contracts with consulting firms to perform research studies. [-] Less

Directs and coordinates activities of Operations Research Department, using engineering and scientific research methods to assist engineering, operations, sales, or a major division of an organization in identifying means for attaining improvement, cost reduction, and/or optimization of performance. Reviews analyses... [+] More

Directs and coordinates activities of Operations Research Department, using engineering and scientific research methods to assist engineering, operations, sales, or a major division of an organization in identifying means for attaining improvement, cost reduction, and/or optimization of performance. Reviews analyses of activities, costs, and operations to determine department or division progress toward stated goals and objectives. Plans, develops, and administers policies, procedures, and objectives of the operations research functions, assisting the Top Research Officer, in accordance with organization's objectives.

Confers with Top Research Officer and other administrative personnel to review achievements and discuss required changes in goals or objectives resulting from current status and conditions. Directs research surveys and studies and reviews compilation and analysis proposals submitted to determine if benefits derived and possible applications justify expenditures. Submits proposals considered feasible to management for further consideration and recommends allocation of funds to support them. Develops and implements methods and procedures for monitoring projects, such as preparation of records of expenditures and research findings, progress reports, and staff conferences, in order to inform management of current status of each project. Prepares reports on progress and recommends the addition, expansion, or discontinuance of projects. Prepares and administers operations research budget. May recruit, hire, and train department staff, evaluate staff performance, and develop goals and objectives for staff. May negotiate contracts with consulting firms to perform research studies. [-] Less

Directs, coordinates, and administers the planning, research, and development function improving existing or creating new products, processes, services, ideologies, territorial expansion, and/or development of new ventures for an organization. Plans and develops aspects of research and development proposals, such as... [+] More

Directs, coordinates, and administers the planning, research, and development function improving existing or creating new products, processes, services, ideologies, territorial expansion, and/or development of new ventures for an organization. Plans and develops aspects of research and development proposals, such as objective or purpose of project, applications that can be utilized from findings, costs of project, and equipment and human resource requirements.

Reviews and analyzes proposals submitted to determine if benefits derived and possible applications justify expenditures. Submits proposals considered feasible to management for further consideration and recommends allocation of funds to support them. Develops and implements methods and procedures for monitoring projects, such as preparation of records of expenditures and research findings, progress reports, and staff conferences, in order to inform management of current status of each project. Conducts testing and pilot runs for new or improved products or services. Prepares reports on progress and recommends the addition, expansion, or discontinuance of projects. Prepares and administers research and development budget. May recruit, hire, and train department staff, evaluate staff performance, and develop goals and objectives for staff. May negotiate contracts with consulting firms to perform research studies. [-] Less

Directs activities of department and personnel responsible for ensuring that tax research has been properly conducted. Collects data based on tax studies and analyses of past and current years to prepare budgets and to justify taxes reported. Correlates appropriations for... [+] More

Directs activities of department and personnel responsible for ensuring that tax research has been properly conducted. Collects data based on tax studies and analyses of past and current years to prepare budgets and to justify taxes reported. Correlates appropriations for specific taxes related to divisional programs.

Produces regular and special budget reports to interpret budget directives and to establish policies for carrying out directives. Presents reports to director of organization with recommendations for budget revisions. [-] Less

Directs, plans, and controls the operational research program, utilizing engineering and scientific research methods for improvement, cost reduction, and/or optimization of the performance of the organization. Plans, develops, and establishes policies, procedures, and objectives of the organization's research operations functions... [+] More

Directs, plans, and controls the operational research program, utilizing engineering and scientific research methods for improvement, cost reduction, and/or optimization of the performance of the organization. Plans, develops, and establishes policies, procedures, and objectives of the organization's research operations functions in accordance with organization's objectives.

Reviews and analyzes results of research, determines the obtained benefits, and determines justified expenditures. Reviews and decides upon research results and recommendations to be presented to management. Approves and monitors the research operations budget. Reviews and determines methods and procedures to be used for monitoring projects, such as preparation of records of expenditures and research findings, progress reports, and staff conferences, in order to inform management of current status of each project. Prepares reports on progress and recommends the addition, expansion, or discontinuance of projects. Determines and assigns new research programs that may add value and profitability to the products and services provided. Ensures research operations department remains current with changing technologies in order to continually perform more sophisticated research. [-] Less

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Manages, plans, and coordinates activities of staff involved in developing procedures, equipment, and techniques to solve pollution problems, using scientific research methods. Schedules and assigns duties to staff research scientists and engineers based on evaluation of their knowledge of specific disciplines.

Confers with project scientists and research engineers to formulate research plan, coordinate project activities, and establish reporting procedures. Prepares environmental research project feasibility and progress reports. Coordinates activities of research personnel conducting successive phases of problem analysis, solution proposals, and testing. Reviews technical aspects of project to assist staff and assess productivity of lines of research. Reviews project operations to ensure coordination of efforts and timely submission of reports. Analyzes reports to evaluate program effectiveness and budgetary needs. Approves expenditures necessary for completion of project. Coordinates planning, testing, and operating phases to complete project. Confers with local regulatory agencies to discover local environmental quality standards, industrial practices, and new developments in pollution abatement. May provide technical assistance to agencies conducting related environmental studies. [-] Less

Manages market research and analysis activities to provide information regarding sales potential and market conditions for an organization's products and services. Implements and oversees the organization's market research program, which includes analysis of sales records, trends, and new and existing... [+] More

Manages market research and analysis activities to provide information regarding sales potential and market conditions for an organization's products and services. Implements and oversees the organization's market research program, which includes analysis of sales records, trends, and new and existing product and service markets. Interprets and predicts consumer trends through the use of analytic techniques. Projects market potential and estimates market penetration. Schedules and assigns tasks to supervisors or analysts.

Monitors research projects and prepares reports for management's use regarding market conditions, market potential, sales forecasts, and information on competitors. Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists employees in solving work problems. Interprets company policy to employees and enforces company policy. Responsible for the motivation and development of subordinates to optimize their performance and their personal and professional growth. May recruit, hire, train staff, evaluate employee performance, and recommend or initiate promotions, transfers, and disciplinary action. [-] Less

Manages activities of Operations Research Department of industrial or non-profit firm in accordance with established policies to provide improvement, cost reduction, and/or optimization of performance. Provides guidance and technical assistance in engineering and scientific research methods to staff. Monitors research... [+] More

Manages activities of Operations Research Department of industrial or non-profit firm in accordance with established policies to provide improvement, cost reduction, and/or optimization of performance. Provides guidance and technical assistance in engineering and scientific research methods to staff. Monitors research projects through staff's preparation of records of expenditures and research findings, progress reports, and staff conferences.

Reviews and analyzes results of research surveys, studies, or programs, and the compilation and analysis of factors, and submits recommendations to management for approval or action. Plans, develops, and implements new approved programs and ideas and recommends the expansion or discontinuance of current projects or programs. Contributes to the preparation of department budget and schedules, and controls research expenditures within approved limitations. May recruit, hire, and train department staff, evaluate staff performance, and develop goals and objectives for staff. [-] Less