# Natural Sciences Managers > Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields. - Code: 11-9121.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 11-9121) - Family: [Management](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-11), one of its 59 occupations - Tasks: 16 tasks (14 core and 2 supplemental) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/11-9121.00 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/11-9121.00.json ## What the work is made of 1. Hire, supervise, or evaluate engineers, technicians, researchers, or other staff. Core task · Task 7209 · Rated by 70 people who do the job, August 2021 2. Design or coordinate successive phases of problem analysis, solution proposals, or testing. Core task · Task 7207 · Rated by 70 people who do the job, August 2021 3. Plan or direct research, development, or production activities. Core task · Task 7205 · Rated by 70 people who do the job, August 2021 4. Review project activities and prepare and review research, testing, or operational reports. Core task · Task 7208 · Rated by 70 people who do the job, August 2021 5. Confer with scientists, engineers, regulators, or others to plan or review projects or to provide technical assistance. Core task · Task 7203 · Rated by 70 people who do the job, August 2021 6. Develop client relationships and communicate with clients to explain proposals, present research findings, establish specifications, or discuss project status. Core task · Task 7204 · Rated by 70 people who do the job, August 2021 7. Determine scientific or technical goals within broad outlines provided by top management and make detailed plans to accomplish these goals. Core task · Task 7210 · Rated by 70 people who do the job, August 2021 8. Prepare project proposals. Core task · Task 7206 · Rated by 70 people who do the job, August 2021 9. Develop or implement policies, standards, or procedures for the architectural, scientific, or technical work performed to ensure regulatory compliance or operations enhancement. Core task · Task 7211 · Rated by 70 people who do the job, August 2021 10. Recruit personnel or oversee the development or maintenance of staff competence. Core task · Task 7215 · Rated by 69 people who do the job, August 2021 11. Prepare and administer budgets, approve and review expenditures, and prepare financial reports. Core task · Task 7217 · Rated by 70 people who do the job, August 2021 12. Conduct own research in field of expertise. Core task · Task 7214 · Rated by 70 people who do the job, August 2021 13. Develop innovative technology or train staff for its implementation. Core task · Task 7212 · Rated by 70 people who do the job, August 2021 14. Make presentations at professional meetings to further knowledge in the field. Core task · Task 7218 · Rated by 70 people who do the job, August 2021 15. Provide for stewardship of plant or animal resources or habitats, studying land use, monitoring animal populations, or providing shelter, resources, or medical treatment for animals. Supplemental task · Task 7213 · Rated by 70 people who do the job, August 2021 16. Advise or assist in obtaining patents or meeting other legal requirements. 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