A director of research manages a company’s research and development department. As the head of the department, you will have many functions including hiring staff, developing goals for the department, and overseeing the realization of those goals. This is an executive position so recruiters will expect to see close to 10 years of experience in research with many of those years in a leadership position. You will also be expected to have at least a bachelor’s degree in a related field, but many companies will require a master’s degree or a doctorate for this position. Take a look at this recruiter-approved resume sample.
