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Research and Development (R&D) Director

Research and development directors lead teams that create new products and technologies. They set the strategy, manage budgets, and make sure the company stays ahead of competitors by innovating.

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Employers

Organisations known to employ people in this area of work. This is not a list of current vacancies.

Top UK Graduate Employers

    Unilever
    A global leader in consumer goods, Unilever invests heavily in R&D to develop sustainable products.Recruitment Portal
    GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)
    GSK is a leading pharmaceutical company focused on research-driven healthcare solutions.Recruitment Portal
    Rolls-Royce
    Known for innovation in engineering, Rolls-Royce offers exciting R&D opportunities in aerospace and power systems.Recruitment Portal
    AstraZeneca
    AstraZeneca is a global biopharmaceutical company that prioritises R&D to develop life-changing medicines.Explore Employer Portal
    Siemens
    Siemens is a technology company that focuses on innovation in various sectors, including automation and digitalisation.Recruitment Portal