R&D Manager Jobs
R&D Manager jobs are open across pharmaceuticals, medical devices, technology, and manufacturing, at every level from team lead to senior director, with specializations in product development, process engineering, and clinical research. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Overview
A career with us means you’ll work alongside exceptional people and be empowered to reach your professional and personal goals. Our employees are at the foundation of what enables MassMutual to deliver on our purpose to help people secure their futures and protect the ones they love.
We embrace the idea that we all are stronger and better through our support for one another. We strive to create a culture where employees feel valued and are celebrated for who they are.
Job Description
The Impact
- Lead business stakeholders in executing automation discovery roadmaps, including process analysis and improvement, and automation implementation
- Evaluate automation suitability and feasibility in partnership with business stakeholders, solution architects, developers, testers, and delivery leads; identify assumptions, risks, dependencies, and constraints early.
- Translate business needs into complete, testable requirements, use cases, process maps, decision tables, acceptance criteria, and future-state designs that support successful RPA delivery.
- Develop clear automation recommendations and value cases that consider efficiency, capacity, cost, quality, customer experience, risk reduction, scalability, and operational readiness.
- Facilitate stakeholder discussions, challenge unclear or conflicting inputs, drive decisions, and maintain alignment on scope, priorities, requirements, and expected outcomes.
- Manage multiple concurrent assignments with disciplined follow-through, timely status communication, and adherence to agreed instructions, standards, templates, and governance practices.
- Partner throughout design, development, testing, implementation, and stabilization; support test-scenario development, defect clarification, business readiness, training, and transition to operations.
- Monitor outcomes and recommend improvements to automation processes, analyst practices, intake quality, documentation standards, and delivery consistency.
- Act as a knowledgeable resource for RPA analysis practices and provide constructive support to less-experienced analysts.
If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us and share the specifics of the assistance you need.
California residents: For detailed information about your rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), please visit our California Consumer Privacy Act Disclosures page.
MassMutual will accept applications on an ongoing basis until such time as a candidate has been offered employment. The job description includes the main duties of this position, which may evolve over time. You may be required to perform other duties not listed.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.
Salary Range: $99,800-$131,000
Award-Winning Culture
MassMutual is guided by a single purpose: We help people secure their future and protect the ones they love. As a company operated for the benefit of our members and participating policyowners, we are defined by mutuality and our vision to provide financial well-being for all Americans. It’s more than our company structure — it’s our way of life. We are a company of people protecting people. Our company exists because people are willing to share risk and resources and rely on each other when it counts.
We strive to build a thriving community where everyone is valued, included, and feels that they belong.
At MassMutual, we Live Mutual.
How We Work
MassMutual’s flexible workplace approach combines the importance of connecting in person and the flexibility of working remotely. Our hybrid model puts collaboration first with employees coming in at least three days per week to our spectacular campus settings and also enjoying the flexibility of remote Fridays, company-wide remote weeks, and a bank of flexible remote weeks to use throughout the year.
Benefits for the whole you (and your loved ones)
There’s more to your life than your job and there’s more to your aspirations than a paycheck. We take a holistic view of compensation and benefits that provides the flexibility to create a healthy balance in your life for work, family, and community. We offer the benefits you’d expect, like medical, dental, 401(k), and generous vacation time, but we also offer ones you might not expect, like three paid days for volunteering, a $1,250 annual Well-Being Wallet, and up to 320 hours of caregiver leave.
Explore some of our offerings below.
Paid Time Off
- In addition to generous vacation time, paid holidays, and flexible holidays, MassMutual offers 'take care' time to care for yourself or someone you love—whether for physical illness or mental health.
Health & Well-Being
In addition to top-line medical and dental coverage, personalized mental health solutions, on-site and virtual health coaching, and much more, MassMutual reimburses employees up to $1,250 per year for eligible expenses supporting mental, physical, and financial well-being.
Financial Well-Being
In addition to competitive salaries and bonuses, educational assistance programs, and much more, MassMutual offers up to a 10% total 401(k) benefit, consisting of a 5% company match and a 5% annual contribution.
Taking Care
MassMutual offers generous maternity and parental leaves, as well as bereavement leave to mourn the loss of a loved one (and the employee defines 'loved one'). In addition, we offer up to 320 hours of caregiver leave to help employees support loved ones in times of need.
Giving Back
MassMutual offers three paid days for employees to volunteer with eligible nonprofits of their choice, and the MassMutual Foundation matches employee donation dollars to eligible nonprofit organizations up to $5,000 annually.
Commuter Benefits
MassMutual offers a Qualified Commuter Program through which eligible employees can pay qualified workplace commuting expenses with before-tax dollars, as well as a commuter wallet option for employees based at Boston and NYC campuses.
Overview
A career with us means you’ll work alongside exceptional people and be empowered to reach your professional and personal goals. Our employees are at the foundation of what enables MassMutual to deliver on our purpose to help people secure their futures and protect the ones they love.
We embrace the idea that we all are stronger and better through our support for one another. We strive to create a culture where employees feel valued and are celebrated for who they are.
Job Description
The Impact
- Lead business stakeholders in executing automation discovery roadmaps, including process analysis and improvement, and automation implementation
- Evaluate automation suitability and feasibility in partnership with business stakeholders, solution architects, developers, testers, and delivery leads; identify assumptions, risks, dependencies, and constraints early.
- Translate business needs into complete, testable requirements, use cases, process maps, decision tables, acceptance criteria, and future-state designs that support successful RPA delivery.
- Develop clear automation recommendations and value cases that consider efficiency, capacity, cost, quality, customer experience, risk reduction, scalability, and operational readiness.
- Facilitate stakeholder discussions, challenge unclear or conflicting inputs, drive decisions, and maintain alignment on scope, priorities, requirements, and expected outcomes.
- Manage multiple concurrent assignments with disciplined follow-through, timely status communication, and adherence to agreed instructions, standards, templates, and governance practices.
- Partner throughout design, development, testing, implementation, and stabilization; support test-scenario development, defect clarification, business readiness, training, and transition to operations.
- Monitor outcomes and recommend improvements to automation processes, analyst practices, intake quality, documentation standards, and delivery consistency.
- Act as a knowledgeable resource for RPA analysis practices and provide constructive support to less-experienced analysts.
If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us and share the specifics of the assistance you need.
California residents: For detailed information about your rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), please visit our California Consumer Privacy Act Disclosures page.
MassMutual will accept applications on an ongoing basis until such time as a candidate has been offered employment. The job description includes the main duties of this position, which may evolve over time. You may be required to perform other duties not listed.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.
Salary Range: $99,800-$131,000
Award-Winning Culture
MassMutual is guided by a single purpose: We help people secure their future and protect the ones they love. As a company operated for the benefit of our members and participating policyowners, we are defined by mutuality and our vision to provide financial well-being for all Americans. It’s more than our company structure — it’s our way of life. We are a company of people protecting people. Our company exists because people are willing to share risk and resources and rely on each other when it counts.
We strive to build a thriving community where everyone is valued, included, and feels that they belong.
At MassMutual, we Live Mutual.
How We Work
MassMutual’s flexible workplace approach combines the importance of connecting in person and the flexibility of working remotely. Our hybrid model puts collaboration first with employees coming in at least three days per week to our spectacular campus settings and also enjoying the flexibility of remote Fridays, company-wide remote weeks, and a bank of flexible remote weeks to use throughout the year.
Benefits for the whole you (and your loved ones)
There’s more to your life than your job and there’s more to your aspirations than a paycheck. We take a holistic view of compensation and benefits that provides the flexibility to create a healthy balance in your life for work, family, and community. We offer the benefits you’d expect, like medical, dental, 401(k), and generous vacation time, but we also offer ones you might not expect, like three paid days for volunteering, a $1,250 annual Well-Being Wallet, and up to 320 hours of caregiver leave.
Explore some of our offerings below.
Paid Time Off
- In addition to generous vacation time, paid holidays, and flexible holidays, MassMutual offers 'take care' time to care for yourself or someone you love—whether for physical illness or mental health.
Health & Well-Being
In addition to top-line medical and dental coverage, personalized mental health solutions, on-site and virtual health coaching, and much more, MassMutual reimburses employees up to $1,250 per year for eligible expenses supporting mental, physical, and financial well-being.
Financial Well-Being
In addition to competitive salaries and bonuses, educational assistance programs, and much more, MassMutual offers up to a 10% total 401(k) benefit, consisting of a 5% company match and a 5% annual contribution.
Taking Care
MassMutual offers generous maternity and parental leaves, as well as bereavement leave to mourn the loss of a loved one (and the employee defines 'loved one'). In addition, we offer up to 320 hours of caregiver leave to help employees support loved ones in times of need.
Giving Back
MassMutual offers three paid days for employees to volunteer with eligible nonprofits of their choice, and the MassMutual Foundation matches employee donation dollars to eligible nonprofit organizations up to $5,000 annually.
Commuter Benefits
MassMutual offers a Qualified Commuter Program through which eligible employees can pay qualified workplace commuting expenses with before-tax dollars, as well as a commuter wallet option for employees based at Boston and NYC campuses.
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Who's Hiring
- Sandia National Laboratories106
- Los Alamos National Laboratory81
- Kraft Heinz33
- Sherwin-Williams33
- Riot Games29
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software53
- Manufacturing31
- Electronics & Hardware27
- Chemicals & Materials19
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals17
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in R&D manager jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, life sciences, chemistry, or a related technical field
- 5 or more years of experience in research and development with at least 2 in a supervisory role
- Demonstrated ability to manage full product development lifecycles from concept through commercialization
- Proficiency with project management methodologies such as Agile, Stage-Gate, or similar frameworks
- Experience with regulatory standards including ISO, FDA 21 CFR, GMP, or GLP depending on industry
- Strong cross-functional leadership skills with a history of aligning R&D goals to business objectives
Tips for Your R&D Manager Job Search
Quantify your pipeline management results
R&D hiring managers want to see outcomes, not activities. Rewrite your resume bullets to show project timelines you compressed, budget variances you controlled, or the number of patents filed under your leadership. Numbers make your scope concrete and credible.
Align your resume to stage gates
Many R&D postings describe a phase-gate or stage-gate development process. If you've managed projects through defined phases, name those stages explicitly on your resume. It signals you can operate within structured innovation frameworks without needing extra ramp time.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists r&d manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that match your regulatory depth
R&D manager roles in regulated industries like medtech or pharma require FDA, ISO, or GLP familiarity. Filter your search by those terms so you're not competing against candidates with deeper compliance backgrounds in sectors where yours is stronger.
Prepare a cross-functional influence story
Interviewers for r&d manager roles consistently probe how you work with manufacturing, marketing, and regulatory teams. Develop a specific example of a project where you resolved a conflict between research priorities and commercial timelines without escalating to leadership.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate compensation
Before accepting an offer, clarify headcount authority, capital budget ownership, and whether the role has a path to VP of R&D or CTO. R&D manager titles vary enormously in real authority, and understanding that before you sign prevents a mismatch after your first month.
R&D Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most r&d managers?
The companies hiring the most r&d managers right now include Sandia National Laboratories, Los Alamos National Laboratory, and Kraft Heinz, with the largest share of openings in California, New Mexico, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be heaviest in medical devices, semiconductors, and specialty chemicals.
How many r&d manager jobs are remote?
About 35% of r&d manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies significantly by industry. Software and digital product R&D roles are the most likely to offer remote flexibility, while roles in lab-dependent fields like pharmaceuticals, materials science, and hardware engineering almost always require on-site presence.
How do you become a r&d manager?
Most r&d managers start as individual contributors in engineering, science, or product development, then move into a team lead or project manager role before stepping into a formal management position. Building a portfolio of end-to-end project ownership, gaining cross-functional experience, and demonstrating that you can develop junior researchers are the most direct paths to being considered for the title.
Can you get hired as a r&d manager with limited management experience?
Yes, especially if you've led a significant project without a formal title. Hiring managers in R&D often prioritize deep technical credibility and evidence of informal leadership over years in a manager role. If your background is strong technically, frame any mentoring, project coordination, or cross-team collaboration you've done as management-adjacent experience and address it directly in your cover letter.
What does the r&d manager interview process look like?
Most r&d manager interview processes include an initial recruiter screen, a technical interview with an engineering or science leader, a behavioral interview focused on managing teams and resolving project conflicts, and a final round with senior leadership or a VP. Some companies add a case study or ask you to present a past project. The full process typically runs three to five rounds over several weeks.
Where can I find and apply to r&d manager jobs?
You can find and apply to r&d manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from companies across the United States. Search for roles that match your industry background and seniority level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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