Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.
<ul><li>Confer with scientists, engineers, regulators, or others to plan or review projects or to provide technical assistance.</li><li>Develop client relationships and communicate with clients to explain proposals, present research findings, establish specifications, or discuss project status.</li><li>Plan or direct research, development, or production activities.</li><li>Review project activities and prepare and review research, testing, or operational reports.</li><li>Determine scientific or technical goals within broad outlines provided by top management and make detailed plans to accomplish these goals.</li><li>Develop or implement policies, standards, or procedures for the architectural, scientific, or technical work performed to ensure regulatory compliance or operations enhancement.</li><li>Design or coordinate successive phases of problem analysis, solution proposals, or testing.</li><li>Hire, supervise, or evaluate engineers, technicians, researchers, or other staff.</li><li>Recruit personnel or oversee the development or maintenance of staff competence.</li><li>Prepare project proposals.</li><li>Conduct own research in field of expertise.</li><li>Prepare and administer budgets, approve and review expenditures, and prepare financial reports.</li><li>Make presentations at professional meetings to further knowledge in the field.</li><li>Develop innovative technology or train staff for its implementation.</li></ul>