Case Researcher

Company Description

By working at Harvard University, you join a vibrant community that advances Harvard's world-changing mission in meaningful ways, inspires innovation and collaboration, and builds skills and expertise. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive.

Why join Harvard Business School?

Harvard Business School, located on a 40-acre campus in Boston, was founded in 1908 as part of Harvard University. It is among the world's most trusted sources of management education and thought leadership. For more than a century, the School's faculty has combined a passion for teaching with rigorous research conducted alongside practitioners at world-leading organizations to educate leaders who make a difference in the world. Through a dynamic ecosystem of research, learning, and entrepreneurship that includes MBA, Doctoral, Executive Education, and Online programs, as well as numerous initiatives, centers, institutes, and labs, Harvard Business School fosters bold new ideas and collaborative learning networks that shape the future of business.

Job Description

Division of Research and Faculty Development (DRFD)

The mission of Harvard Business School (HBS) is to educate leaders who make a difference in the world. Within HBS, by providing unparalleled faculty support, the DRFD helps to build and develop the faculty; and facilitates the creation of enduring knowledge that shapes both business scholarship and the practice of business. As the School’s largest administrative department, the DRFD houses approximately 350 full-time and part-time staff members. As a premier service organization, and in collaboration with colleagues across the School, DRFD staff deliver high-touch, customized support to the faculty, demonstrating solid judgment and high standards of responsiveness and professionalism.

Case Research and Writing Group (CRG)

Within the DRFD, the CRG’s mission is to support faculty by providing high quality, high value, efficient and innovative case research, development, and writing. Case Researchers support HBS faculty members in their case writing and course development efforts and assist administrative and academic departments with research, case writing, and training services. We are a collaborative feedback-driven team.

Position Summary

Would you enjoy working alongside HBS faculty members as they study and teach about the defining leadership and organizational challenges of our time? Are you a strong writer who loves learning, is curious, and is excited about engaging with intellectual puzzles? If so, consider joining the CRG and becoming a Case Researcher. 

Case Researchers help HBS faculty members develop and write course materials, in particular case studies, that train future leaders in the HBS MBA and Executive Education programs. HBS cases are sold worldwide and impact tens of thousands of students.