Manages, coordinates, and provides strategic planning of activities concerned with research and development of new or improved concepts, ideas, basic data on, and applications for organization's products, services, or ideologies including engineering research and development programs. Oversees the research, identification,... [+] More

Manages, coordinates, and provides strategic planning of activities concerned with research and development of new or improved concepts, ideas, basic data on, and applications for organization's products, services, or ideologies including engineering research and development programs. Oversees the research, identification, evaluation, and initial development of new products or services. Plans and formulates aspects of research and development proposals, such as objective or purpose of projects, applications that can be utilized from findings, cost of projects, and equipment and manpower requirements.

Reviews and analyzes proposals submitted to determine if benefits derived and possible applications justify expenditures. Submits proposals considered feasible to management for consideration and recommends allocation of funds from department budget. Monitors 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. Reports revenue and profitability to upper management. Keeps current on competitors' products and services. May be responsible for the overall implementation of new products or services and/or improvement of existing products or services. May engage market research firms to perform studies. [-] Less

Manages, coordinates, and provides strategic planning of activities concerned with research and development of new or improved concepts, ideas, basic data on, and applications for health care products, services, or ideologies including research and development programs. Manages the research, identification,... [+] More

Manages, coordinates, and provides strategic planning of activities concerned with research and development of new or improved concepts, ideas, basic data on, and applications for health care products, services, or ideologies including research and development programs. Manages the research, identification, evaluation, and initial development of new health care products or services.

Plans and formulates aspects of research and development proposals, such as objective or purpose of projects, applications that can be utilized from findings, cost of projects, and equipment and manpower requirements. Reviews and analyzes proposals submitted to determine if benefits derived and possible applications justify expenditures. Submits proposals considered feasible to management for consideration and recommends allocation of funds from department budget. Monitors 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. Reports revenue and profitability to upper management. Keeps current on competitors' products and services. May assume responsibility for the overall implementation of new health care products or services and/or improvement of existing products or services. May engage market research firms to perform studies. [-] Less

Manages, plans, and administers media programs in advertising department. Confers with representatives of advertising agencies, product managers, and corporate advertising staff to establish media goals, objectives, and strategies within corporate advertising budget. Selects specific programs and negotiates advertising, conferring with... [+] More

Manages, plans, and administers media programs in advertising department. Confers with representatives of advertising agencies, product managers, and corporate advertising staff to establish media goals, objectives, and strategies within corporate advertising budget. Selects specific programs and negotiates advertising, conferring with advertising agents or media representatives, to ensure optimum use of budgeted funds and long-term contracts.

Adjusts broadcasting schedules due to program cancellations. Studies demographic data and consumer profiles to identify target audiences of media advertising. Reads trade journals and professional literature to stay informed of trends, innovations, and changes that affect media planning. [-] Less

Manages, coordinates, and provides strategic planning of activities concerned with research and development of new or improved concepts, ideas, basic data on, and applications for organization's products, services, or ideologies including engineering research and development programs. Oversees the research, identification,... [+] More

Manages, coordinates, and provides strategic planning of activities concerned with research and development of new or improved concepts, ideas, basic data on, and applications for organization's products, services, or ideologies including engineering research and development programs. Oversees the research, identification, evaluation, and initial development of new products or services. Plans and formulates aspects of research and development proposals, such as objective or purpose of projects, applications that can be utilized from findings, cost of projects, and equipment and manpower requirements.

Reviews and analyzes proposals submitted to determine if benefits derived and possible applications justify expenditures. Submits proposals considered feasible to management for consideration and recommends allocation of funds from department budget. Monitors 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. Reports revenue and profitability to upper management. Keeps current on competitors' products and services. May be responsible for the overall implementation of new products or services and/or improvement of existing products or services. May engage market research firms to perform studies. [-] Less

Manages, coordinates, and leads strategic planning and execution of activities concerned with research and development of new or improved concepts, ideas, basic data on, and applications for biofuels technology products, services, or ideologies including engineering research and development programs that... [+] More

Manages, coordinates, and leads strategic planning and execution of activities concerned with research and development of new or improved concepts, ideas, basic data on, and applications for biofuels technology products, services, or ideologies including engineering research and development programs that are environmentally adaptable or that have reduced environmental impact. Evaluates alternative feedstock and process technologies for biodiesel/biofuels.

Manages the research, identification, evaluation, and initial development and processing of new biofuels technologies. Plans and formulates aspects of research and development proposals for new biofuels products, processes, technologies, or applications based on results of research projects. Designs or conducts applied biodiesel or biofuels research projects on topics such as transport, thermodynamics, mixing, filtration, distillation, fermentation, extraction, and separation. Analyzes data from biofuels studies, such as fluid dynamics, water treatments, or solvent extraction and recovery processes. Reviews and analyzes proposals submitted to determine if benefits are derived and if possible applications justify expenditures. Submits proposals considered feasible to management for consideration and recommends allocation of funds from department budget. Monitors projects, such as preparation of records of expenditures and research findings, and progress reports in order to inform management of current status of each project. Maintains current knowledge of competitors' products and services. [-] Less

Directs and oversees the assessment and development of potential products and business service opportunities. Plans and directs all aspects of the organization's product development policies, objectives, and initiatives. Typically requires a college degree in health services or marketing and three... [+] More

Directs and oversees the assessment and development of potential products and business service opportunities. Plans and directs all aspects of the organization's product development policies, objectives, and initiatives. Typically requires a college degree in health services or marketing and three years of related product development experience.

Conducts financial feasibility studies and directs market research of potential products and business service opportunities. Reviews and analyzes proposals submitted to determine if benefits derived and possible applications justify expenditures. Approves and submits proposals considered feasible to management for consideration and allocation of funds or allocates funds from department budget. Develops and implements methods and procedures for monitoring projects, such as preparation of records of expenditures and research findings, progress reports, and staff conferences, for management reporting. Researches new health care products, product enhancements, and product redesign that align the product development function with the goals of the organization. Evaluates the potential and practicality of products in development. Hires, trains and motivates a qualified staff. Prepares budgets and monitors expenditures. Prepares reports on progress and recommends the addition, expansion, or discontinuance of projects. [-] Less

Responsible for the development, management, and operations of multiple products, service lines, or specialty units in a hospital or health care system.

Organizes and directs operations of multiple service lines in a hospital or health care system. Develops and implements business... [+] More

Responsible for the development, management, and operations of multiple products, service lines, or specialty units in a hospital or health care system.

Organizes and directs operations of multiple service lines in a hospital or health care system. Develops and implements business and marketing plans for service lines. Plans, organizes, implements and evaluates outcomes of the department’s strategic plans. Develops strategic initiatives and transforms initiatives into action plans. Performs regular data analysis of service line performance and medical cost reports to identify variances and root causes so that areas of focus may be identified and resources may be appropriately deployed. Works closely with the Medical Director to ensure that medical services are provided in an efficient and effective manner. Prepares and manages the departmental budget. Hires, develops and motivates a qualified department staff. An advanced degree in a field of health is typically required for this position. The position requires strong clinical and quality improvement knowledge. [-] Less

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 the development, management, and operations of a single product, service line, or specialty unit in a hospital or health care system.

Organizes and directs operations of a service line or specialty unit in a hospital or health care system.... [+] More

Responsible for the development, management, and operations of a single product, service line, or specialty unit in a hospital or health care system.

Organizes and directs operations of a service line or specialty unit in a hospital or health care system. Develops and implements business and marketing plans for service line. Plans, organizes, implements and evaluates outcomes of the department’s strategic plans. Develops strategic initiatives and transforms initiatives into action plans. Performs regular data analysis of service line performance and medical cost reports to identify variances and root causes so that areas of focus may be identified and resources may be appropriately deployed. Works closely with the Medical Director to ensure that medical services are provided in an efficient and effective manner. Prepares and manages the departmental budget. Hires, develops and motivates a qualified department staff. An advanced degree in a field of health is typically required for this position. The position requires strong clinical and quality improvement knowledge. [-] 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