Research and Development (R&D) Managers
30AI USED FOR30%moving to75%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
STARTING PAY£30,000 - £40,000
MOAT NOT YET CLASSIFIEDA real score, but the moat is not yet classified. No claim either way.
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Research and Development (R&D) Managers
R&D managers lead teams of scientists and engineers who develop new products and ideas. They turn rough experiments into real things that companies can make and sell, keeping them ahead of competitors.
THE DOOR: A easy to E extremely hard, now and in 20 years
AI is used for very little of this work today
Hands-on work, caring for people and dealing with the real world are among the hardest things to automate, and this job leans on them. We have not yet formally classified its moat, so we make no claim either way, but the exposure score speaks for itself.
Organisations in this field
Organisations known to employ people in this area of work. This is not a list of current vacancies.
UnileverA global leader in consumer goods, Unilever invests heavily in R&D to innovate and improve its product offerings.
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)A major player in pharmaceuticals, GSK focuses on R&D to develop new medicines and vaccines.Rolls-RoyceKnown for its engineering excellence, Rolls-Royce invests in R&D to drive advancements in aerospace and power systems.
Johnson & JohnsonA leader in healthcare, Johnson & Johnson prioritises R&D to innovate in medical devices and pharmaceuticals.
BAE SystemsA global defence, security, and aerospace company, BAE Systems relies on R&D for cutting-edge technology solutions.