Research And Development Function
Knowledge of and the ability to conduct daily and strategic work in an organization’s research and development department.
Behavior Statements
Describes the daily processes of a research and development function.
Identifies a research and development function's tasks and responsibilities.
Suggests a successful research and development function.
Documents common research and development policies and procedures.
Adheres to a research and development function's mission, vision and objectives.
Communicates with senior associates about problems that arise.
Analyzes current R&D procedures and presents findings for flaws and improvements.
Aligns the goals of the research and development departments to ensure workplace efficiency.
Updates stakeholders, including customers, managers and other researchers on current work and findings.
Determines the short-term and long-term goals for research and development activities.
Manages a research and development team or program.
Implements policies and procedures in the research and development function.
Oversees the operation of research and development tools and facilities.
Responds to stakeholders in an effective and timely manner.
Evaluates best practices of the research and development function.
Leads discussions on purposes and contributions of research and development function in a wide range of cases.
Designs a research and development function's policies and procedures.
Promotes the adoption of new research and development tools and facilities.
Builds a strategic research and development plan for the organization's stakeholders.
Predicts the trends and directions of future research and development functions.
Interview Questions
- Which kinds of research and development programs have you completed?
- How does your research and development work benefit the business outcome?
- Describe some R&D policies and procedures.
- What are some prevalent problems in a R&D department?