Research and Development ManagerOctober 03, 2025

Job ID: G478

Located in:   Columbus, Indiana

Pay: Up to $110K

Job Full Description:

We are seeking an experienced and motivated R&D professional to join our team and play a key role in driving innovation, efficiency, and collaboration across projects. This position offers the opportunity to lead product development initiatives, manage a talented laboratory team, and ensure compliance with corporate and regulatory standards—all while maintaining a balanced focus on customer needs, business goals, and team success.

Research & Development Manager's Duties:

  • Scheduling Daily Activities: Schedule daily activities to maintain customer satisfaction, internal satisfaction, and efficient use of equipment, under the direction of the Sr. Director of R&D.
  • Reporting Progress: Report the progress of R&D activities to Applied Management.
  • Maintaining R&D Facilities and Equipment: Ensure R&D facilities and equipment are updated and maintained properly.
  • Evaluating New Projects: Assist in the evaluation of new projects prior to and during development as details become known, in conjunction with the Sr. Director of R&D and other Applied Laboratory departments.
  • Balancing Department Needs: Balance the needs of the R&D department, business development, and the customer.
  • Communicating Project Progress: Communicate project progress, needs, and concerns (both written reports and verbal) with clients and Applied management.
  • Directing R&D Personnel: Direct R&D personnel in a professional and efficient manner.
  • Leading Efficiency Efforts: Lead a sustained effort with the R&D team to be a more efficient and effective partner to other departments and customers.
  • Utilizing Personnel Resources: Ensure that each personnel resource is utilized to its fullest potential given the tasks at hand.
    Communicating Needs: Communicate the needs of R&D with management and R&D personnel.

Schedule: They really stick to 7am - 4 pm Mon - Friday and rarely have overtime and don't take work home.

How to apply: Email me your resume at Erin.Ricke@expresspros.com or call me at 317-300-9501 Monday-Friday between 8am-5pm.

Visit our office in person: 201 S. Emerson Ave. Greenwood, IN 46143

About Us: Serving the Southside of Indianapolis, Shelbyville, Greenwood, Franklin, and the surrounding south central counties, Express Employment Professionals’ Certified Professional Staffing Team specializes in Contract and Direct Hire placements in Engineering, Accounting and Finance, and Skilled Manufacturing. There are no fees for our services; we are a Human Resource Solutions company assisting businesses in finding top talent. We have been hired directly by our companies to find them the best candidate for the job!

Job Experience

  • 5-8 years of pharmaceutical industry experience required.
  • 3-5 years of laboratory management experience in R&D required.

Columbus, Indiana
Erin Ricke
Erin.Ricke@expresspros.com
317-300-9501

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