Science Director

Hire, supervise, or evaluate engineers, technicians, researchers, or other staff.

Determine scientific or technical goals within broad outlines provided by top management and make detailed plans to accomplish these goals.

Recruit personnel or oversee the development or maintenance of staff competence.

Plan or direct research, development, or production activities.

Prepare project proposals.

Develop innovative technology or train staff for its implementation.

Prepare and administer budgets, approve and review expenditures, and prepare financial reports.

Develop or implement policies, standards, or procedures for the architectural, scientific, or technical work performed to ensure regulatory compliance or operations enhancement.

Make presentations at professional meetings to further knowledge in the field.

Review project activities and prepare and review research, testing, or operational reports.

Design or coordinate successive phases of problem analysis, solution proposals, or testing.

Confer with scientists, engineers, regulators, or others to plan or review projects or to provide technical assistance.

Advise or assist in obtaining patents or meeting other legal requirements.

Develop client relationships and communicate with clients to explain proposals, present research findings, establish specifications, or discuss project status.