The article is devoted to the process of developing a multi-component management system for organizing and conducting Research and Development (R&D). The analysis of the current level of funding for science from funds allocated by the federal budget and funds provided by private organizations. The article discusses the concept of R&D as an integral object of management, clarifies the content of the concept of cost management system for R&D. It is concluded that the modern management system for organizing and conducting R&D should be considered as a multi-level target information system. The goal of R&D management system has been determined, which is to optimize the size and structure of R&D costs in order to qualitatively improve the performance indicators of a high-tech enterprise by organizing R&D management. The author proposes a multicomponent management system for organizing and conducting R&D, based on the integration of various approaches, concepts and methods of organizing management in the implementation of basic management functions. The results of the research carried out in the article can be used as a theoretical basis for building a multicomponent management system in modern high-tech enterprises.