Mid Level Research Director Jobs
Mid level research director jobs go to professionals ready to own research programs end to end, guide junior team members, and shape study design with minimal oversight. Hiring runs across Education, Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with 17% remote or hybrid availability, and employers like Incyte Corporation, Ionis Pharmaceuticals, and Sanofi actively competing for research directors at this level now.
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Berklee is a preeminent institution of contemporary music, theater, and dance. Driven by a student-centered mission, Berklee empowers global creators to turn their passion into impactful careers. Berklee thrives on innovation, creativity, and work-life balance, offering a collaborative culture where employees pursue excellence while feeling valued and supported.
Position Summary Reporting to the Senior Director of Enrollment Research & Analytics, the Assistant Director translates complex admissions, financial aid, and student success data into strategic recommendations. Operating at the intersection of analytics and higher education strategy, this role partners with stakeholders across Student Enrollment and Engagement (SEE) to build decision-ready data products, track key performance indicators, and advise leadership. The incumbent also collaborates closely with the institutional strategy team to help execute elements of Berklee’s strategic plan.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Analytics: Own key ad-hoc and recurring analytical projects across SEE; partner with the strategy team to enable data-driven innovation on strategic plan components.
Reporting & Visualization: Build, maintain, and update interactive Tableau dashboards; track trends and metrics related to enrollment, financial aid, and student retention.
Data Extraction: Extract and manipulate data from Berklee’s Snowflake data warehouse using SQL and Python/R.
Cross-Functional Advisory: Translate complex findings into clear presentations for non-technical stakeholders, from frontline staff to executive leadership.
Requirements & Qualifications
Education & Experience: Masters degree in a quantitative or social science discipline and 5+ years experience in data analysis or operations consulting (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in Tableau (or similar BI software), intermediate SQL, and programming experience in Python or R.
Consultative Skills: Proven track record of turning analytical data into actionable guidance and troubleshooting technical or operational data issues.
Preferred: Higher education background (enrollment, financial aid, or student success), advanced SQL, Snowflake, Workday Student, Salesforce, and predictive modeling experience.
Why Choose Berklee? Berklee offers a vibrant workplace culture with competitive benefits, including medical and dental plans, 403(b) retirement matching, tuition assistance, generous paid time off, paid winter break, and unrivaled access to world-class campus performances.
Hiring Range: $78,000 to $108,000; salary dependent on relevant experience and education. Please visit the Total Rewards page to learn more about the benefits of working at Berklee.
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at Berklee:
We support an inclusive workplace where everyone excels based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance. Berklee affirms that inequality is detrimental to our faculty, staff, students, and the communities we serve. Our goal is to make lasting change through our actions. Berklee is committed to providing fair and equitable consideration of all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, age, national origin, place of birth, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or status as a member of the armed forces or veteran of the armed forces, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
As part of this commitment, Berklee will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources Team at hroperations@Berklee.edu or call 617-747-2375.
*Currently enrolled Berklee students are not permitted to apply for staff or faculty positions.*
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Berklee is a preeminent institution of contemporary music, theater, and dance. Driven by a student-centered mission, Berklee empowers global creators to turn their passion into impactful careers. Berklee thrives on innovation, creativity, and work-life balance, offering a collaborative culture where employees pursue excellence while feeling valued and supported.
Position Summary Reporting to the Senior Director of Enrollment Research & Analytics, the Assistant Director translates complex admissions, financial aid, and student success data into strategic recommendations. Operating at the intersection of analytics and higher education strategy, this role partners with stakeholders across Student Enrollment and Engagement (SEE) to build decision-ready data products, track key performance indicators, and advise leadership. The incumbent also collaborates closely with the institutional strategy team to help execute elements of Berklee’s strategic plan.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Analytics: Own key ad-hoc and recurring analytical projects across SEE; partner with the strategy team to enable data-driven innovation on strategic plan components.
Reporting & Visualization: Build, maintain, and update interactive Tableau dashboards; track trends and metrics related to enrollment, financial aid, and student retention.
Data Extraction: Extract and manipulate data from Berklee’s Snowflake data warehouse using SQL and Python/R.
Cross-Functional Advisory: Translate complex findings into clear presentations for non-technical stakeholders, from frontline staff to executive leadership.
Requirements & Qualifications
Education & Experience: Masters degree in a quantitative or social science discipline and 5+ years experience in data analysis or operations consulting (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in Tableau (or similar BI software), intermediate SQL, and programming experience in Python or R.
Consultative Skills: Proven track record of turning analytical data into actionable guidance and troubleshooting technical or operational data issues.
Preferred: Higher education background (enrollment, financial aid, or student success), advanced SQL, Snowflake, Workday Student, Salesforce, and predictive modeling experience.
Why Choose Berklee? Berklee offers a vibrant workplace culture with competitive benefits, including medical and dental plans, 403(b) retirement matching, tuition assistance, generous paid time off, paid winter break, and unrivaled access to world-class campus performances.
Hiring Range: $78,000 to $108,000; salary dependent on relevant experience and education. Please visit the Total Rewards page to learn more about the benefits of working at Berklee.
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at Berklee:
We support an inclusive workplace where everyone excels based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance. Berklee affirms that inequality is detrimental to our faculty, staff, students, and the communities we serve. Our goal is to make lasting change through our actions. Berklee is committed to providing fair and equitable consideration of all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, age, national origin, place of birth, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or status as a member of the armed forces or veteran of the armed forces, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
As part of this commitment, Berklee will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources Team at hroperations@Berklee.edu or call 617-747-2375.
*Currently enrolled Berklee students are not permitted to apply for staff or faculty positions.*
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Mid Level Research Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level research director job?
Position yourself around ownership, not just participation. Highlight studies or projects you led from design through delivery, decisions you made independently, and any cross-functional work you drove. A strong application shows you can manage a research workstream without step-by-step direction. Tailor your materials to the organization's domain, whether that is consumer insights, academic research, clinical trials, or policy analysis.
Which companies hire mid level research directors?
Companies hiring mid level research directors right now include Incyte Corporation, Ionis Pharmaceuticals, and Sanofi, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide range of organizations, including corporations with internal research functions, consulting firms, nonprofits, and government contractors that need experienced researchers who can run projects independently.
Are there remote mid level research director jobs?
Yes, remote and hybrid options are common at this level. About 17% of mid level research director openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how research-heavy roles increasingly accommodate flexible arrangements. On-site positions still exist, particularly in labs, clinical settings, and organizations where stakeholder access or data security drives an in-person requirement.
How do I move up to a mid level research director role?
The path from entry level to mid level research director is built on demonstrated ownership over time. Early-career researchers grow into mid level by taking on full project cycles, not just tasks, building expertise in a specific methodology or domain, and developing a record of delivering findings that influenced real decisions. Mentoring newer colleagues and proactively managing stakeholder relationships also signal readiness for the step up.
Which industries hire the most mid level research directors?
Mid Level research director roles concentrate in Education, Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they rely on structured, ongoing research to inform product development, policy, strategy, or clinical outcomes, creating sustained demand for directors who can independently design and execute studies.