1. California State University - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA • Private
In-State Tuition
$6,798
Enrollment
31,503
They are also called RD Managers; their position in an organization is considered very important. They are the reason companies come up with newer and better products. They are tasked with planning, researching, and implementation of new product lines or protocols. They are behind the birth of every new product in a company. Every Senior Manager of Research and Development is known for keeping an eye on emerging trends in their industry and replicates whatever product they think is worth adopting into their product line.
There are some skills you need to acquire to increase your chances of getting this job. Some of them include report writing skills, data collection, the ability to analyze information from different sources, research information from the internet, critical thinking abilities, scheduling, and planning. As for the salary structure, it depends on the country you work in, the size of the organization, and your experience on the job. In the United States, an average RD Manager earns between $124,492 and $142,997, but it depends on the factors we mentioned above.
