Research Institute Director (National: excluding researchers)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Managerial Occupations
- Middle : Other Managerial Occupations
- Minor : Administrative Public Officials
Summary
A managerial position that oversees the operation, management, and policy decisions of public research institutions.
Description
The Research Institute Director is the top executive responsible for overseeing organizational operations and research strategy planning and execution, budget formulation and execution, personnel management, coordination with policy bureaus, evaluation and reporting, etc., in national or independent administrative institution research organizations. Through negotiations with external organizations, researchers, and administrative officials, they improve the research environment, ensure compliance with laws and transparency, and undertake comprehensive management toward achieving the organization's mission.
Future Outlook
As government research institutions emphasize research operations linked to policy planning, the demand for Research Institute Directors responsible for organizational management and external coordination is expected to remain steadily high.
Personality Traits
Can respond flexibly / Has coordination skills / Has leadership / High ethical standards / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Business trips / Flexitime / Office work / Remote work possible
Career Path
General researcher → Division Head → Section Chief → Deputy Director → Research Institute Director → Bureau Chief → Policy Planning Division Head
Required Skills
Budget management / Legal knowledge / Personnel and organization management / Presentation material creation / Risk management
Recommended Skills
Communication skills (English) / Facility management / Negotiations with government agencies / Project management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Complex information analysis is required in organizational operations and policy decisions. |
| Communication Skills | Required for coordination and negotiation with diverse stakeholders. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Required to demonstrate leadership and proactively lead the organization. |
| Planning & Organization | Required for planning and executing medium- to long-term research strategies and budget formulation. |
| Problem Solving | Required to solve issues inside and outside the organization and improve the research environment. |
| Stress Tolerance | Stress tolerance is necessary due to bearing many responsibilities and making high-level decisions. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work and meetings, with little heavy labor. |
Related Qualifications
- National Public Service Comprehensive Job Examination
- University graduation or higher
Aliases
- Head of research institution
Related Jobs
- Deputy Director (Research Institute)
- Director (Research Organization)
- Planning and Coordination Officer
- Policy Planning Staff
- Section Chief (Research Institute)