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Development Manager

Houston, TX · On-site

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Development Manager Company: Prologis Development Manager, HOUSTON A day in the life Prologis is ... Research design, construction alternatives, and value engineering opportunities that will drive ...

Development Manager Company: Prologis Development Manager, HOUSTON A day in the life Prologis is ... Research design, construction alternatives, and value engineering opportunities that will drive ...

Own and independently manage defined NPD projects from concept through testing phases, ensuring ... Experience in New Product Development position in the food industry. Skills: * Excellent oral and ...

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How much do research and development manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for research and development manager in Texas is $94,836.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $72,200.00 and $108,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Research And Development Manager vs Product Development Manager?

AspectResearch And Development ManagerProduct Development Manager
Primary FocusInnovating and developing new technologies or processesDesigning and launching new products or improving existing ones
Work EnvironmentLabs, R&D departments, technical teamsDesign studios, engineering teams, marketing
Required CredentialsScience or engineering degrees, technical expertiseEngineering, business, or marketing degrees, project management skills
Industry UsageResearch institutions, tech, pharmaceuticals, manufacturingConsumer goods, tech, automotive, electronics

Both roles involve product innovation but differ in focus: R&D Managers concentrate on creating new technologies and processes, while Product Development Managers focus on bringing products to market and improving existing offerings. Understanding these distinctions helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Research and Development Manager?

To thrive as a Research and Development Manager, you need a background in science or engineering, proven project management skills, and experience leading innovation initiatives, often supported by an advanced degree. Familiarity with R&D management software, data analytics tools, and relevant certifications such as PMP or Six Sigma are commonly required. Strong leadership, creative problem-solving, and clear communication skills help you motivate teams and drive projects forward. These capabilities are essential for delivering innovative products, optimizing processes, and maintaining a competitive edge in the market.

How does a Research and Development Manager typically collaborate with cross-functional teams during a project lifecycle?

A Research and Development Manager works closely with teams across engineering, marketing, production, and quality assurance to ensure project goals align with business objectives. They often lead brainstorming sessions, coordinate timelines, and facilitate communication between departments to address technical challenges and integrate feedback. This collaboration ensures that new products or processes are innovative, feasible, and market-ready. Being proactive in cross-team communication is essential for keeping projects on track and ensuring successful outcomes.
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Infographic showing various Research And Development Manager job openings in Texas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $94,836 per year, or $45.6 per hour.

Research Development Spec II, Vice President for Research

UTMB Health

Galveston, TX • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 23 days ago


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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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