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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$150K - $180K *

Analyze financial strategies and lead the FP&A function to drive organizational growth. Collaborate with executives to translate business goals into actionable financial plans, ensuring robust forecas...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $125K *

Champion innovation by integrating AI tools into workflows, enhancing research and consulting capabilities. Collaborate across teams to develop AI products, drive adoption, and foster a culture of con...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $200K *

Lead a dynamic team to craft innovative art and design solutions across diverse platforms. Inspire creativity, mentor talent, and drive impactful storytelling while managing projects from concept to e...

Los Angeles, CARemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving complex real estate transactions, managing high-profile portfolios, and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver strategic solutions for corporate clients...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead complex, cross-functional marketing initiatives from planning to execution, driving accountability and collaboration across teams while enhancing project management processes and methodologies fo...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$186K - $233K *

Empower the future of real-world analytics by leading programming activities for observational studies, ensuring high-quality deliverables through collaboration with cross-functional teams and innovat...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Shape innovative programs to enhance patient access and affordability, collaborating with stakeholders to design solutions that drive patient care and project success. Lead the integration of operatio...

North Carolina, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$170K - $220K *

Lead the charge in optimizing distribution networks to enhance efficiency, service performance, and cost-effectiveness. Drive strategic initiatives, evaluate operating models, and implement transforma...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$200K - $250K *

Transform the defense technology landscape as a co-founder and CEO, driving strategy, capital formation, and business development for an innovative training platform. Lead a dynamic team to secure con...

Arlington, VARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$120K - $145K *

Innovate surgical education by collaborating with academic centers to drive endorsements, training standards, and procedural growth. Leverage clinical data and faculty advocacy to establish da Vinci a...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$181K - $241K *

Champion innovative engineering solutions by leading teams in Marketing and Consumer Privacy. Drive collaboration, establish clear priorities, and ensure privacy-aware practices while delivering scala...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$500K+*

Pioneer the evolution of Netflix's Compute Platform, driving innovation in distributed systems and AI integration. Lead product strategy, enhance efficiency, and collaborate across teams to ensure rob...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Empower project success by managing financial coordination, stakeholder relationships, and full-lifecycle oversight. Drive effective communication and risk management while adapting to changing priori...

St. Louis, MORemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$177K - $338K *

Champion DMPK project leadership by ensuring high-quality data delivery and supporting drug candidate progression through innovative modeling and cross-functional collaboration in a dynamic biotech en...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$181K - $213K *

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United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $100K *

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New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Transform partnerships by driving strategic growth and optimizing performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to secure high-value collaborations and deliver actionable insights that enhance...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $196K *

Champion integrated workforce strategies that enhance talent planning, drive employee growth, and strengthen leadership pipelines. Collaborate across functions to translate insights into scalable proc...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$195K - $280K *

Help us drive product marketing excellence, shaping strategy through insights and leading critical initiatives within the B2B framework. Collaborate to enhance merchant storytelling and optimize go-to...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K *

Unlock growth by leading sales initiatives with financial intermediaries, developing strategies to enhance client relationships, and driving MFS Investment products across diverse channels to achieve...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $210K *

Join us to drive strategic sourcing initiatives in Facilities, managing project delivery and resource allocation while aligning account objectives with measurable outcomes across diverse client accoun...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $160K *

Shape the future of user-generated content by leading product strategy and execution. Drive improvements in quality, trust, and customer activation while collaborating across teams to enhance the cont...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $230K *

Grow your career with a leadership role overseeing global operations, focusing on strategy development, performance management, and cross-department collaboration to drive operational excellence and i...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Drive strategic growth by leading a high-performing team to enhance customer relationships and sales strategies. Oversee National Account partnerships, implement innovative solutions, and achieve ambi...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K *

Lead the charge in enhancing and monitoring statistical/ML models to detect Fraud, Waste & Abuse in high-volume prescription transactions. Collaborate with teams to drive innovation and improve busine...

Chicago, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

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.