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title: "New Article: The Unique Challenges of Developing R&D Leaders"
description: Michael Watkins and David Lee explore the unique aspects of developing R&D leaders and the implications for prioritizing specific skills and approaches in R&D leadership development programs.
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# [New Article: The Unique Challenges of Developing R&D Leaders](https://news.genesisadvisers.com/developing-rd-leaders-article)

 Written by [Michael Watkins](https://news.genesisadvisers.com/author/michael-watkins) | Jul 28, 2023 5:02:14 PM

I had the pleasure of co-authoring an article featured on [chieflearningofficer.com](https://www.chieflearningofficer.com/2023/07/28/the-unique-challenges-of-developing-rd-leaders/), with David Lee, Global Head of the Immunology Therapeutic Area at the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson*.*

Our collaborative work, "[The Unique Challenges of Developing R&D Leaders](https://www.chieflearningofficer.com/2023/07/28/the-unique-challenges-of-developing-rd-leaders/)," sheds light on the distinctive elements involved in nurturing effective R&D leaders and the significance of prioritizing particular skills and approaches within such development programs. 

Our work with R&D leaders was foundational to our creation of our [Leadership Development Journeys](https://www.genesisadvisers.com/leadership-development-programs). 

If you would like to learn more about our Leadership Development Journey programs, please [contact us](https://www.genesisadvisers.com/contact) to book a consultation. 

[Read Full Article Here ](https://www.chieflearningofficer.com/2023/07/28/the-unique-challenges-of-developing-rd-leaders/)

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