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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$180K - $238K *

Unlock potential by leading global media measurement and analytics initiatives. Drive KPI governance, establish reporting standards, and foster cross-functional collaboration to enhance decision-makin...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$144K - $162K *

Analyze and optimize digital marketing campaigns, delivering insights and recommendations to enhance client performance. Collaborate with teams to ensure data accuracy and develop innovative strategie...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $120K *

Lead the charge in integrated media planning, overseeing strategic development and execution across complex accounts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment, optimize performance...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing and optimizing integrated media plans, ensuring alignment with client objectives while managing a team to deliver innovative solutions and impactful results across variou...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Discover how to lead strategic marketing initiatives that drive growth and strengthen partnerships. Join a dynamic team focused on delivering integrated marketing solutions while cultivating relations...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of healthcare by leading a network of treatment centers, driving operational excellence, and fostering high-performing teams to enhance patient care and community engagement across di...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $175K *

Unlock potential by serving as a strategic advisor to enterprise clients, guiding them through complex stakeholder environments with predictive intelligence and data-driven insights to drive impactful...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$105K - $134K *

Drive integrated marketing strategies that engage customers and generate demand. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business priorities into actionable campaigns, ensuring alignment...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$115K - $130K *

Drive integrated marketing strategies that elevate cinema as a premium platform, collaborating across teams to create innovative, revenue-generating solutions and compelling narratives that resonate w...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $88K *

Join a dynamic team to lead market research initiatives that drive strategic decisions, analyze labor market trends, and enhance internal knowledge management. Utilize your analytical skills to transl...

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

$155K - $180K *

Empower growth by leading the performance media practice, overseeing Paid Search, Programmatic, and Paid Social. Drive strategic direction, optimize campaigns, and foster cross-functional collaboratio...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Lead the Vendor Management Office, overseeing vendor governance, lifecycle management, and performance metrics. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure vendor services align with quality, compliance...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Lead the strategic direction and operational oversight of vendor management, ensuring effective governance, performance, and risk management across the vendor ecosystem to support clinical trial succe...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading analytics initiatives, guiding a team to deliver strategic insights that enhance social media and earned media campaigns, while driving client success through data-drive...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$69K - $95K *

Join a team that's redefining research excellence by leading complex custom projects. You'll drive insights for top brands, manage client relationships, and mentor junior researchers while ensuring hi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$69K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering actionable insights through complex research programs. You'll lead projects from design to delivery, ensuring excellence while collaborating with clients and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$90K - $215K *

Lead strategic initiatives in Client Operations, enhancing efficiency and collaboration across teams. Drive operational excellence and develop scalable solutions to meet evolving business needs while...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$121K - $194K *

Join a dynamic team to lead operational excellence, driving process improvements and strategic initiatives. Collaborate across functions to enhance efficiency, ensure compliance, and foster a culture...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$85K - $100K *

Engage with a dynamic team to enhance client relationships and support CLO marketing efforts. Develop your skills in data analysis, report generation, and presentation creation while contributing to a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$142K - $224K *

Champion the evolution of digital marketing by leading media capabilities and agency management. Drive strategic initiatives, foster partnerships, and enhance operational excellence to maximize value...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $215K *

Lead influencer strategy and client management, driving impactful campaigns and fostering strong partnerships across OMG agencies. Collaborate with teams to optimize performance and deliver exceptiona...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$170K - $200K *

Drive market and competitive intelligence initiatives to enhance strategic decision-making across teams. Build a high-performing function that delivers insights on customer behavior, market trends, an...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead impactful analytics projects by transforming data into compelling narratives. Collaborate with clients and teams to deliver innovative research solutions that drive business growth and enhance de...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $135K *

Shape impactful media strategies by transforming insights into actionable plans. Lead communications planning for financial brands, inspiring innovative solutions and fostering strong audience connect...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$135K - $216K *

Champion measurement excellence across diverse business pillars, driving strategic insights and governance. Lead the development of methodologies and KPIs, ensuring cohesive narratives that connect pr...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

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.

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