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Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Development Director

Tyler, TX · On-site

$81K - $92K/yr

... research and drug development, partnering with the CF community, and advancing high-quality ... The Development Director is responsible for leading and executing the chapter's fundraising efforts ...

City of Victoria

Economic Development Director

Victoria, TX · On-site

$110K - $134K/yr

... research, preparing studies, reports, and recommendations, and proactively collaborating with the ... development software. Required Contacts: Employee has direct contact with citizens and all levels ...

IQVIA

Assoc Business Development Director

Houston, TX

$89K - $250K/yr

Associate Business Development Director - Safety & Regulatory Solutions Location: US - Greater ... Research Organizations * Demonstrated track record of success working with senior level management ...

IQVIA

Assoc Business Development Director

Dallas, TX · On-site

$89K - $250K/yr

Associate Business Development Director - Safety & Regulatory Solutions Location: US - Greater ... Research Organizations * Demonstrated track record of success working with senior level management ...

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As of Sep 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for research and development director in Texas is $151,587.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $125,800.00 and $180,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Research and Development (R&D) Director leads innovation efforts within a company by overseeing the development of new products, technologies, or processes. They manage research teams, set strategic goals, and ensure projects align with business objectives. Additionally, they analyze market trends, collaborate with other departments, and allocate resources efficiently. Their role is crucial in maintaining a company’s competitive edge through innovation and continuous improvement.

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To excel as a Research And Development Director, you typically need a solid background in science or engineering, advanced degrees (often a master's or Ph.D.), and substantial experience leading multidisciplinary teams in innovation-focused environments. Familiarity with research management tools, project management software, IP management systems, and relevant industry certifications is highly valued. Outstanding communication, strategic thinking, and leadership skills help drive cross-functional collaboration and long-term vision. These competencies are essential for steering projects from concept to commercialization, ensuring organizational growth and competitive advantage.

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Research and Development Directors often encounter challenges balancing innovative exploration with practical business objectives, managing resource constraints, and leading teams with diverse technical backgrounds. Successfully addressing these challenges involves setting clear priorities, encouraging open communication, and staying agile in response to shifting market or regulatory demands. Effective R&D Directors also foster a creative, solution-oriented environment and collaborate closely with other departments like marketing, production, and finance to align projects with company goals. By navigating these complexities, you can contribute significantly to driving product innovation and organizational success.

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Research Development Spec II, Vice President for Research

UTMB Health

Galveston, TX • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 17 days ago

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Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

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378th of 898 rated healthcare providers

Job description

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Master's degree.
Experience: Two years of experience developing or writing proposals to/for federal, state, or local agencies.
An equivalent combination of education and experience relevant to the role may be considered for this position.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM), Social Science, or Public Health.
Job Summary:
To provide grant proposal development expertise to faculty members and research personnel to enable competitive individual and team extramural research funding and facilitate research excellence in collaboration with the Office of Strategic Research Development. May support faculty in a single department, or across multiple departments and/or center(s) in all phases of the research proposal process.
Job Duties:
  • Provides strategic, proactive, catalytic, and capacity-building proposal writing/editing expertise to faculty members and researchers.
  • Provides analytical, technical, and professional support in writing/editing funding proposals, including development of hypotheses, aims, and objectives, grantsmanship and limited scientific review.
  • Proposal development duties include obtaining competitive intelligence on funding programs; facilitating PI team building; substantive editing of proposal sections. Work cooperatively with grant/contract specialists, and other Research Development team members in pursuit of these objectives.
  • Identifies and maintains research alliances with potential collaborative partners and funding agencies to formulate and implement specific research projects.
  • Monitors funding agency changes and priorities and identifies funding opportunities suited for faculty member(s) based upon their research expertise.
  • Serves as proposal development expert to staff and researchers.

Marginal or Periodic Functions:
  • Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
  • Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, particularly the capacity for the integration and synthesis of written text that represents a melding of multidisciplinary research.
  • Demonstrated capacity for independent decision making, research development, and working on multidisciplinary teams on project and proposal development.
  • Requires ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
  • Advanced use of InfoEd, Microsoft Word, Excel and Reference Managers

Supervision
Received: This position will report to a department Vice-Chair for research, Chair, Center or Institute Director, or to a research development or research administrator with the title such as Operations Manager, Assistant Director, Associate Director, Director, or Executive Director.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT/EQUIPMENT
Standard office environment. May require travel to conferences or meetings with funding agencies or
professional development. Standard office equipment.
*Official Regulatory Statement for Healthcare jobs' Job Descriptions: May be exposed to such
occupational hazards as communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, ionizing & non-ionizing
radiation, hazardous medications and disoriented or combative patients or others.
Salary Range:
Commensurate with experience.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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