Preview Questions R&D Manager | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: How do you stay proactive in ensuring that products meet regulatory standards before they hit the market?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Rely on compliance checks only after product development is complete.

Address regulatory compliance only when issues are flagged by authorities after product release.

Focus entirely on production efficiency and push compliance issues aside until the product is already launched.

Conduct continuous monitoring throughout the development process and engage regulatory bodies for pre-emptive advice.

Question 2: What is the purpose of "market demand forecasting" in FMCG market research?

Which action should you take?

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Market demand forecasting uses historical data, trends, and consumer insights to predict future product demand, guiding production and innovation

It focuses solely on past sales performance without considering future trends

It is irrelevant for mass-market FMCG products that do not face fluctuating demand

Demand forecasting is unnecessary if the product is already in production

Question 3: How do you manage cross-functional collaboration between R&D, marketing, and production during the product innovation process in FMCG?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

By delegating tasks to each department without integration

By facilitating regular communication, aligning goals, and ensuring all teams are involved in key decisions

By letting marketing and production handle innovation without R&D involvement

By focusing solely on R&D and not collaborating with other departments

Question 4: How do you ensure that your product innovations comply with changing regulations and standards in the FMCG industry?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Monitor regulatory changes once the product is launched and make adjustments if necessary.

Rely on legal teams to check compliance after the product is finalized.

Collaborate with legal and compliance teams early in the product development process.

Avoid any major regulatory changes and focus on cost-effective development processes.

Question 5: How do you ensure data quality when conducting market research in FMCG?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

By focusing only on quantitative data and ignoring qualitative insights

By collecting data from any available source without verifying its accuracy

By using validated sampling techniques, conducting data cleaning and validation, and ensuring unbiased data collection

By using convenience sampling and assuming it represents the broader market

Question 6: How do you handle knowledge transfer between R&D and production teams after a new product design is finalized?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Provide a single document with minimal detail for the production team to review.

Skip formal handover and assume production will adapt to the design naturally.

Allow production teams to figure out the implementation based on the final product.

Implement a structured handover process with detailed documentation and training sessions for production teams.