Because these activities can take time, there is less time to actually do experiments in the laboratory. One needs to find a happy medium between laboratory work and science management that is mutually agreed upon by the company and the employee. State your expectations, get clear alignment on the job description, and recheck this periodically. The independence and trailblazing skills of graduate students and postdoctoral fellows remain necessary for the industrial position. The company has hired you to take it to new heights in a particular field that they expect to own.
Scientists work on a focused level but with many disciplines and numerous pieces of data.
You must be willing to skip certain steps and think ahead to the final chapter to get to the market more quickly. Remember the competition is inside and outside of the company. The scientist must demonstrate a willingness to get along with others and work in a team environment. Anyone who reads the want ads can often see this stated up front. Teamwork is very important, as you will collaborate, internally and externally, and you will count on a team of experts to address your problem in the most rational way.