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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Director, Business Development, Media Effectiveness
$140K - $165K *
Shape the future of media effectiveness by driving sales and client relationships. Leverage your expertise in analytics and insights to identify opportunities, lead proposals, and enhance client satis...
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Director, Business Development, Media Effectiveness
$140K - $165K *
Unlock potential by driving sales growth and client relationships in Media Effectiveness. Leverage your expertise in analytics and media solutions to identify opportunities, lead proposals, and enhanc...
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Research Director (Managing Supervisor)
$71K - $125K *
Transform research methodologies by integrating AI tools and techniques. Drive strategic initiatives, optimize client engagement, and enhance analytics capabilities while fostering collaboration withi...
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Sr. Director, Product Marketing - Agency
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Join a dynamic team to lead product marketing strategy for agency solutions, driving growth and innovation. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance positioning and execution, while mentoring talent...
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$97K - $119K *
Lead the charge in transforming research into actionable insights for clients. Manage projects, build relationships, and deliver impactful recommendations in a fast-paced client service environment fo...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$97K - $119K *
Lead client-centric research projects by transforming insights into actionable business strategies. Collaborate closely with stakeholders to shape impactful solutions in a dynamic environment, fosteri...
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$102K - $124K *
Unlock the potential of media effectiveness by leading research design and delivery. Collaborate with clients to translate complex data into actionable insights, while mentoring teams and driving stra...
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Champion consumer-driven growth by shaping insights, strategy, and innovation. Lead organizational capability in understanding consumers to influence key investment decisions and foster a culture cent...
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$125K - $150K *
Accelerate client marketing success by leading analytics initiatives, collaborating with teams, and delivering actionable insights. Drive performance measurement and data science solutions while mento...
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$120K - $145K *
Unlock potential by leading a team in Decision Sciences, driving analytics and insights for marketing success. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver high-quality performance measurement and data-dr...
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Managing Director, Marketing Science
$250K - $300K *
Drive impactful business transformations by leveraging data insights and analytics. Collaborate with C-suite executives to enhance marketing strategies and foster growth. Lead a talented team while sh...
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Managing Director, Marketing Science
$150K - $250K *
Lead the charge in delivering innovative analytics solutions, collaborating with clients and internal teams to drive impactful business outcomes through data strategy and insights, while mentoring tal...
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Director, Business Intelligence
$112K - $161K *
Unlock potential by leading data-driven strategies for enterprise clients in health and wellness. Drive insights from analytics to optimize marketing campaigns and enhance client engagement through ef...
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Director, Market Planning and Competitive Intelligence
$156K - $235K *
Transform strategic decision-making by leveraging market insights and competitive intelligence. Collaborate with leadership and teams to drive actionable recommendations and enhance business strategie...
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Director, Market Planning and Competitive Intelligence
$156K - $235K *
Analyze market trends and competitive dynamics to drive strategic decisions. Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver actionable insights and recommendations that enhan...
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$110K - $130K *
Lead a dynamic team in delivering cost consulting services across diverse projects. Collaborate with senior management to enhance performance, drive business development, and ensure client satisfactio...
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Associate Director of Marketing Science
$110K - $130K *
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Associate Director, Media Planning
$106K - $153K *
Lead a media planning team to develop strategic, data-driven marketing solutions. Oversee complex campaigns, ensuring quality deliverables while fostering collaboration and innovation across internal...
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Associate Director, Research Insights
$75K - $180K *
Transform insights into action by leading research projects that drive strategic planning and client success. Collaborate with teams to analyze data, develop recommendations, and leverage emerging tec...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Drive insights through advanced research and analytics to enhance client understanding, influence strategy, and foster innovation. Collaborate across teams to translate findings into actionable strate...
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Director, Consultant Relations
$130K - $170K *
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Director, Consultant Relations
$130K - $170K *
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4 weeks ago
Director, Client Insights and Reporting
$130K - $150K *
Lead a dynamic team in client insights and reporting, ensuring exceptional service through proactive strategies and data-driven solutions. Cultivate relationships, optimize analytics, and drive operat...
4 weeks ago
Director, Client Media Solutions
$100K - $140K *
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What does a Director of Market Research do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Explore Director, Market Research listings on Ladders to find vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more.