Research and development (R&D) is about developing new products and optimizing existing products. Professionals in this field conduct experiments, analyze data, work interdisciplinarily and often closely with marketing to transform customer needs into innovative solutions.
In Germany, salaries in the field of research and development vary greatly. The average annual salary for managers in this field is about €81,100 gross per year, while the general average salary is about €77,120. The salary range ranges from €72,300 to €94,800 per year for managers and in general from €50,075 to €105,410. In addition, the average salary for managers in the field of research and development is about €054,300, but it can be between €50,000 and €56,300.
Research and development jobs usually require a university degree in a relevant field, such as engineering, natural sciences (such as biology, chemistry, physics), computer science, or related disciplines.
In research and development, there are numerous career opportunities, from scientific collaboration to project management to senior positions in product development.Many professionals can continue their careers in industry or switch to academic research, where they can work on new technologies and innovative projects.
