Director, Market Research Jobs

Discover Director, Market Research opportunities on Ladders, where professionals can explore vetted roles paying $100,000 or more. These senior positions help organizations understand customers, competitors, and emerging market conditions—and turn research into decisions that shape products, marketing, and business strategy.

What Does a Director of Market Research Do?

Directors of market research lead teams and programs that gather, analyze, and communicate insights. Responsibilities may include setting research priorities, overseeing quantitative and qualitative studies, evaluating market trends, and presenting recommendations to executive stakeholders. Depending on the organization, the role may focus on customer insights, brand research, competitive intelligence, product development, or market sizing.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek experienced research leaders with strong analytical judgment, communication skills, and a record of translating complex findings into practical recommendations. Relevant strengths can include survey design, research methodology, consumer behavior, data interpretation, executive presentations, team leadership, and familiarity with analytics or research platforms. Requirements vary by role and industry.

Career Opportunities and Industries

Director-level market research roles are available across sectors such as technology, healthcare, financial services, consumer goods, media, and consulting. Search for opportunities that align with your expertise, preferred industry, and leadership goals. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates find roles suited to their next career move.

Find Your Next Market Research Leadership Role

Explore current Director, Market Research openings and compare responsibilities, qualifications, and compensation details. Use your research leadership experience to help an organization make better-informed decisions and identify its next opportunity for growth.

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$140K - $195K *

Engage in strategic business development, overseeing global projects and teams. Drive long-term planning, policy formation, and customer negotiations while fostering collaboration with senior manageme...

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Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$254K - $382K *

Pioneer innovative clinical strategies as a senior medical leader, driving excellence in study execution and client engagement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance patient care and oper...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $175K *

Champion EPAM's growth by leading Advisor Relations strategy across North America. Build trusted relationships with sourcing advisors to drive commercial opportunities and enhance market perception, a...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $175K *

Unlock potential by leading advisor relations strategy to drive growth and enhance market perception. Build trusted relationships with senior advisors, translating insights into actionable strategies...

New York, NYRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$119K - $186K *

Lead the negotiation and administration of Branded & Specialty Rx contracts, ensuring alignment with business strategies and stakeholder interests. Collaborate with internal teams to optimize processe...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$115K - $140K *

Optimize customer engagement by designing connected experiences that bridge strategy and execution. Lead cross-functional teams to ensure seamless journey mapping, activation, and continuous improveme...

CanadaRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Lead the end-to-end recruiting process, enhancing strategies and partnerships across departments. Drive high-volume hiring with autonomy, ensuring a seamless candidate experience while collaborating c...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $165K *

Shape the future of employment law by providing strategic legal guidance on compliance, litigation, and policy development. Collaborate with HR and business leaders to navigate complex workplace issue...

Dublin, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$172K - $202K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative insights and strategies for clients, leveraging in-depth market analysis and research expertise to address complex challenges and drive actionable results for...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Help us expand our industrial brokerage presence in Southern Connecticut and Upstate New York. Leverage your expertise to build client relationships, deliver market insights, and collaborate with a dy...

Stamford, CTRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Help us shape impactful brand strategies and drive client success through innovative, integrated campaigns. Lead cross-functional teams to ensure brand consistency and engagement, while translating cl...

Lanham, MDRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$75K - $100K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative research initiatives that drive insights and strategies for top brands. Manage projects from design to delivery, utilizing both qualitative and quantitative meth...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Lead the Remote Sensing Department, delivering strategic and operational excellence by managing resources, optimizing processes, and ensuring high-quality outcomes in collaboration with various techni...

Austin, TXRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $150K *

Transform the remote sensing landscape by leading operations, overseeing projects, and driving innovation. Shape staff development and ensure high-quality deliverables through strategic resource manag...

Orlando, FLRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $150K *

Join a team that leads the Remote Sensing Department, driving operations, technology, and quality systems to deliver innovative geospatial projects while mentoring a diverse team and ensuring successf...

West Palm Beach, FLRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$175K - $200K *

Deliver strategic leadership in remote sensing operations, ensuring optimal project delivery and resource management while overseeing a multidisciplinary team to enhance operational performance and te...

Denver, CORemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading creative engagements across healthcare accounts. Drive innovative campaigns, mentor teams, and manage client relationships while delivering impactful narratives that resona...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$98K - $115K *

Shape the future of talent acquisition by developing strategic recruitment plans, sourcing top candidates, and partnering with hiring managers to enhance the hiring process, ensuring a positive candid...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$96K - $120K *

Empower strategic growth by leading paid search initiatives across retail media networks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance, deliver insights, and ensure client satisfact...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$160K - $200K *

Champion regulatory strategy and submissions for clinical-stage radiopharmaceutical programs. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance and quality in regulatory communications, while leadin...

Cambridge, MARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading marketing strategies that enhance property performance, ensuring alignment with brand priorities and financial targets. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive in...

Colorado, USRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$128K - $252K *

Drive the evolution of people analytics by building data pipelines, dashboards, and insights that empower leaders with decision-ready information. Collaborate across teams to enhance data usability an...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Shape the future of brand strategy by leading integrated initiatives, translating insights into actionable plans, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions across as...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$127K - $171K *

Lead a dynamic team in overseeing compliance and supervision for securities and investment advisers. Drive risk mitigation strategies, enhance supervisory frameworks, and collaborate with cross-functi...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $200K *

Accelerate progress at strategic Federal Civilian accounts by driving growth, developing relationships, and leading capture efforts. Leverage market knowledge to identify opportunities and enhance mis...

Washington, DCRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Director of Market Research do?question toggle

    A Director of Market Research leads research strategy and teams, oversees studies of customers and markets, and translates findings into recommendations for business leaders. The scope varies by organization and may include consumer insights, competitive intelligence, brand research, or product research.

  • What qualifications are common for Director, Market Research jobs?question toggle

    Employers commonly look for substantial market research experience, leadership ability, analytical and communication skills, and expertise in relevant research methods. Specific education, industry background, and technical requirements vary by position.

  • What industries hire Directors of Market Research?question toggle

    Directors of Market Research work in many industries, including technology, healthcare, financial services, consumer goods, media, and consulting.

  • How much do Director, Market Research jobs pay?question toggle

    Compensation depends on factors such as industry, location, company size, and scope of responsibility. Ladders features vetted professional job opportunities paying $100,000 or more; review individual listings for compensation details.

  • Where can I find Director, Market Research jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Explore Director, Market Research listings on Ladders to find vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more.