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.
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...
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Director, Client Media Solutions
$100K - $140K *
Drive innovative media strategies for healthcare clients, leveraging audience insights and performance data. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance planning processes and deliver impactful...
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$140K - $175K *
Shape the future of market intelligence by leveraging AI and research to uncover customer insights, drive strategic decisions, and enhance collaboration across teams. Play a pivotal role in advancing...
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Senior Director, Client Service
$142K - $167K *
Grow your career with a Senior Director role, managing custom research studies for global clients. Leverage your expertise to deliver impactful insights, oversee project teams, and build strong client...
3 weeks ago
Senior Director, Client Service
$142K - $167K *
Champion client success by leading high-impact research projects, managing teams, and delivering actionable insights. Drive revenue growth and foster strong client relationships while ensuring quality...
3 weeks ago
Senior Director, Client Service
$142K - $167K *
Lead the charge in delivering impactful brand research solutions, managing multiple project teams, and fostering strong client relationships to drive revenue growth and client satisfaction in a dynami...
3 weeks ago
Senior Director, Client Service
$142K - $167K *
Shape impactful client relationships by leading custom research projects, driving insights, and managing teams to deliver high-quality results. Oversee a portfolio generating $2.5-$5M in revenue while...
3 weeks ago
Senior Director, Client Service
$142K - $167K *
Drive impactful client relationships and lead high-value research projects, managing teams to deliver insights that enhance brand performance. Shape strategies for growth while ensuring client satisfa...
3 weeks ago
Senior Director, Client Service
$135K - $165K *
Elevate client outcomes by leading strategic media effectiveness initiatives, driving growth through insightful research and advisory. Collaborate with senior stakeholders to influence investment deci...
3 weeks ago
Senior Director, Client Service
$135K - $165K *
Elevate client outcomes by leading strategic media effectiveness initiatives. Drive growth through insightful research, influence investment decisions, and build high-performing teams to deliver excep...
3 weeks ago
Senior Director, Client Service
$135K - $165K *
Elevate your career by leading strategic client accounts, driving growth through media effectiveness research, and shaping impactful strategies that influence investment decisions and client outcomes...
3 weeks ago
Senior Director, Client Service
$135K - $165K *
Transform client outcomes by leading strategic media effectiveness initiatives. Drive growth through insightful research and advisory, while managing high-value accounts and building high-performing t...
3 weeks ago
Senior Director, Client Service
$135K - $165K *
Shape the future of client success by leading strategic media effectiveness initiatives. Drive growth and influence investment decisions through expert advisory and innovative research, ensuring opera...
3 weeks ago
Director, Chief of Staff - Individual Markets
$225K - $300K *
Join a team that's driving strategic initiatives in the Individual Markets segment, partnering with leadership to execute priorities, enhance operations, and foster cross-functional collaboration for...
1 week ago
Director, Chief of Staff - Individual Markets
$225K - $300K *
Transform strategic priorities into actionable plans, driving execution across cross-functional teams. Collaborate with leadership to enhance operational efficiency and ensure timely delivery of key i...
1 week ago
Director, Chief of Staff - Individual Markets
$225K - $300K *
Unlock potential by driving strategic initiatives and execution for a fast-growing financial services segment. Collaborate across functions to ensure alignment and timely delivery of key priorities wh...
1 week ago
$100K - $120K *
Lead the charge in consumer market research, driving insights to support beef industry strategies. Collaborate with teams and stakeholders to manage projects, analyze data, and communicate findings ef...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Lead the charge in developing and executing market research projects that drive insights and strategies for the beef industry, collaborating with internal teams and stakeholders to enhance demand and...
2 weeks ago
$140K - $185K *
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product strategy, manage roadmaps, and enhance customer experiences. Lead product initiatives, ensuring alignment with business goals while mentoring j...
2 weeks ago
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Elevate marketing strategies by leading design and social media efforts, connecting creative output to measurable business results while modernizing workflows and enhancing team collaboration for fast...
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$100K - $230K *
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Senior Director, Marketing Science
$120K - $230K *
Drive impactful analytics solutions by consulting with clients, leading audience strategies, and mentoring teams to enhance business outcomes and foster innovation in marketing analytics...
4 days ago
Market Research and Insights Lead
$148K - $195K *
Shape strategic insights and launch readiness for innovative regenerative therapies. Collaborate across teams to integrate data and generate actionable recommendations that drive decision-making in a...
3 weeks ago
Marketing Science Group Director
$190K - $230K *
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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.