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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$145K - $175K *

Shape the future of business development by driving client engagement and project execution. Collaborate closely with leadership to source, pitch, and manage opportunities, ensuring seamless onboardin...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$160K - $200K *

Strategize and execute a comprehensive mass channel sales strategy, driving growth through partnerships with major retailers. Lead cross-functional teams to optimize product offerings and ensure opera...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$298K *

Drive strategic financial planning and forecasting for global subscription services. Collaborate with leaders to enhance decision-making, improve processes, and mentor junior staff, ensuring alignment...

San Mateo, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive growth marketing initiatives that accelerate revenue and enhance account engagement. Collaborate with Sales and Marketing teams to implement targeted strategies, leveraging AI for personalized c...

CanadaRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $160K *

Join a team that's redefining spatial data management by leading CAD systems and workplace data operations. Drive data quality and governance across portfolios, ensuring actionable insights for stakeh...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

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

$75K - $90K *

Transform client objectives into impactful paid social strategies. Oversee campaign execution, optimize performance, and mentor junior team members while driving cross-functional collaboration to achi...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$129K - $193K *

Grow your career with a leadership role overseeing clinical research pre-award activities, ensuring compliance and financial feasibility while managing a diverse portfolio of high-risk studies and col...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$235K - $323K *

Elevate your career by leading a high-performing team focused on driving sales strategy and execution for Commercial General Contractors. Foster a culture of accountability and collaboration while ach...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $135K *

Engage with us to drive operational excellence in Business Development & Marketing. Lead strategic initiatives, optimize processes, and enhance team effectiveness while collaborating across functions...

Toronto, ONRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$150K - $180K *

Optimize product compliance and governance by leading legal strategies for AI and privacy initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory adherence and mitigate risks across...

Lehi, UTRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $125K *

Drive the Reuse function within the Product Lifecycle team, ensuring efficient operations, stakeholder communication, and process consistency to support the mission of serving Veterans. Lead a team fo...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$139K - $229K *

Transform the marketing strategy for a flagship claims solution, collaborating across product, engineering, and sales to enhance product adoption and drive superior performance in a highly competitive...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $125K *

Seeking a strategic leader to drive influencer and community marketing initiatives, enhancing engagement and growth across platforms while managing relationships with creators and brand partners to co...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $180K *

Explore an impactful leadership role driving sales strategies and team development in the PAH marketplace. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and foster relationships with...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $90K *

Engage in strategic marketing initiatives to enhance brand presence and drive property performance. Collaborate with teams to execute data-driven campaigns, ensuring alignment with business goals and...

Texas, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $130K *

Drive community engagement by managing digital resources and support for educators. Oversee outreach programs, content channels, and strategic growth initiatives to enhance user experience and foster...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

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

$195K - $215K *

Lead the charge in brand strategy, inspiring teams and fostering innovative solutions in a dynamic healthcare advertising environment, focused on advancing compelling communications and effective clie...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$76K - $96K *

Elevate client success by leading national media investments across diverse channels. Drive performance through strategic planning, negotiation, and data analysis while collaborating with cross-functi...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$170K - $200K *

Reimagine your career as a Principal Product Manager, leading the integration of innovative financial data products. Collaborate across teams to enhance user workflows and drive impactful solutions in...

CanadaRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive the product marketing strategy, leading a dynamic team to enhance positioning, messaging, and go-to-market execution across diverse segments and channels, ensuring alignment and effectiveness in...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $140K *

Shape the future of lead management and partner relationships by owning the Salesforce Lead-to-Opportunity and PRM domains. Drive strategy, execution, and collaboration across teams to enhance convers...

California, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $130K *

Join us to lead strategic sourcing initiatives that optimize procurement operations while driving innovation and operational excellence. You'll partner with senior stakeholders to influence business o...

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Reposted 1 week ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Drive total rewards strategy by managing compensation, benefits, and equity programs. Lead initiatives to ensure competitive, fair, and transparent offerings while supporting a growing workforce throu...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

Lead global accounting functions, ensuring integrity and efficiency in financial processes. Supervise teams across multiple locations while enhancing reporting accuracy and compliance within a growing...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$96K - $135K *

Champion a high-performing team focused on delivering quality fiduciary advice and education. Drive onboarding, coaching, and performance management to enhance team success and participant satisfactio...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.