Research and Development (R&D) Director
30AI USED FOR30%moving to72%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
STARTING PAY£40,000 - £50,000
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.
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Not every change means going back to a classroom. Name the job you do now and see the careers whose day-to-day work already overlaps yours, with the shared tasks shown so you can judge the match yourself. Measured August 2026.
The job you have
Measured by the same engine as every career on this site. This is the number the moves below are compared against.
8 moves your day-to-day already reaches
Each one shares real tasks with your job and sits in a better position against AI: less of the work already automated, or something structural protecting it that your job does not have. The shared tasks are quoted underneath, in both jobs' own words, so you can judge the match rather than trust a score.
Biotechnology Specialist
18AI USED FOR
5 of your tasks carry across. AI is used for 12 points less of this work than yours (18% against your 30%). The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.
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- YOUR JOB Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align research objectives with business goals.THIS JOB Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including researchers, engineers, and regulatory experts.shared: collaborate, cros, functional, research
- YOUR JOB Present research findings and proposals to senior management and stakeholders.THIS JOB Prepare detailed reports and presentations to communicate findings to stakeholders.shared: present, find, stakehold
- YOUR JOB Evaluate and implement new technologies and methodologies to enhance research capabilities.THIS JOB Mentor junior staff and interns in laboratory techniques and research methodologies.shared: methodolog, research
Education Consultant
17AI USED FOR
4 of your tasks carry across. AI is used for 13 points less of this work than yours (17% against your 30%). The door for a new entrant is A - easy; your experience is the discount on that.
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- YOUR JOB Present research findings and proposals to senior management and stakeholders.THIS JOB Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations for stakeholders to communicate findings and progress.shared: present, find, stakehold
- YOUR JOB Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align research objectives with business goals.THIS JOB Develop tailored strategic plans that align with the institution's goals and educational standards.shared: align, goal
- YOUR JOB Evaluate and implement new technologies and methodologies to enhance research capabilities.THIS JOB Facilitate workshops and training sessions for educators to enhance teaching methodologies.shared: methodolog, enhance
Senior Public Service Official
20AI USED FOR
4 of your tasks carry across. AI is used for 10 points less of this work than yours (20% against your 30%). The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.
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- YOUR JOB Manage budgets and resources effectively to ensure optimal project delivery.THIS JOB Manage budgets and resources efficiently to ensure optimal service delivery.shared: manage, budget, resourc, optimal, delivery
- YOUR JOB Mentor and develop R&D staff, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.THIS JOB Lead and mentor teams of public servants, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.shared: mentor, foster, culture, excellence
- YOUR JOB Monitor industry trends and competitor activities to inform R&D strategy.THIS JOB Analyze data and trends to inform decision-making and evaluate the effectiveness of public programs.shared: trend, inform
Aeronautical Engineer
28AI USED FOR
4 of your tasks carry across. AI is used for 2 points less of this work than yours (28% against your 30%). The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.
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- YOUR JOB Evaluate and implement new technologies and methodologies to enhance research capabilities.THIS JOB Research and implement new technologies to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions.shared: impl, technolog, research
- YOUR JOB Present research findings and proposals to senior management and stakeholders.THIS JOB Prepare technical reports and present findings to stakeholders.shared: present, find, stakehold
- YOUR JOB Monitor industry trends and competitor activities to inform R&D strategy.THIS JOB Stay updated with industry trends and regulatory changes to ensure compliance.shared: industry, trend
Mechanical Engineer
28AI USED FOR
4 of your tasks carry across. AI is used for 2 points less of this work than yours (28% against your 30%). The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.
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- YOUR JOB Manage budgets and resources effectively to ensure optimal project delivery.THIS JOB Manage project timelines and budgets to ensure efficient delivery.shared: manage, budget, project, delivery
- YOUR JOB Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align research objectives with business goals.THIS JOB Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate mechanical systems with electronic and software components.shared: collaborate, cros, functional
- YOUR JOB Evaluate and implement new technologies and methodologies to enhance research capabilities.THIS JOB Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies to enhance project outcomes.shared: technolog, enhance
Mechanical Engineer
28AI USED FOR
4 of your tasks carry across. AI is used for 2 points less of this work than yours (28% against your 30%). The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.
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- YOUR JOB Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align research objectives with business goals.THIS JOB Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and test prototypes for new mechanical products.shared: collaborate, cros, functional
- YOUR JOB Manage budgets and resources effectively to ensure optimal project delivery.THIS JOB Manage project timelines and budgets while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.shared: manage, budget, project
- YOUR JOB Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and ethical guidelines in all research activities.THIS JOB Manage project timelines and budgets while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.shared: compliance, regulatory, standard
Structural Engineer
28AI USED FOR
4 of your tasks carry across. AI is used for 2 points less of this work than yours (28% against your 30%). The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.
Show the tasks that match
- YOUR JOB Manage budgets and resources effectively to ensure optimal project delivery.THIS JOB Manage project timelines and budgets, adjusting plans as necessary to meet deadlines.shared: manage, budget, project
- YOUR JOB Present research findings and proposals to senior management and stakeholders.THIS JOB Prepare and present technical reports and project proposals to clients and stakeholders.shared: present, proposal, stakehold
- YOUR JOB Monitor industry trends and competitor activities to inform R&D strategy.THIS JOB Stay updated on industry trends, materials, and technologies to innovate and improve designs.shared: industry, trend
Human Factors Specialist
5AI USED FOR
3 of your tasks carry across. AI is used for 25 points less of this work than yours (5% against your 30%). The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.
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- YOUR JOB Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align research objectives with business goals.THIS JOB Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate human factors principles into product design and development.shared: collaborate, cros, functional
- YOUR JOB Present research findings and proposals to senior management and stakeholders.THIS JOB Prepare detailed reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders.shared: present, find, stakehold
- YOUR JOB Monitor industry trends and competitor activities to inform R&D strategy.THIS JOB Analyze data from user studies to identify trends and inform design decisions.shared: trend, inform
Matches come from both careers' own published task lists, not from a similarity score we ask you to trust. A move being listed does not mean an employer will agree: it means the work overlaps and the measurement is better. Retraining routes, if you decide you want one, are on the switch page.