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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$130K - $165K *

Take ownership of consumer insights to drive strategic marketing decisions. Lead research initiatives, synthesize trends, and inspire teams to innovate and engage consumers effectively, ensuring brand...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Drive client acquisition for an innovative adtech platform, leading efforts to establish and grow a new business sector. Collaborate cross-functionally, manage stakeholder relationships, and implement...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$250K - $285K *

Lead the charge in shaping corporate growth strategies by identifying and executing strategic opportunities. Collaborate with executive leadership to drive partnerships, acquisitions, and initiatives...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$148K - $243K *

Transform the global marketing landscape by leading innovative strategies, enhancing brand visibility, and driving customer engagement. Collaborate with executives to inspire a high-performing team an...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$145K - $165K *

Elevate Property Operations by leading a dedicated analytics pod, driving impactful solutions that enhance operational performance and decision-making across a vast apartment portfolio. Collaborate cl...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$145K - $165K *

Lead the Property Operations pod to enhance decision-making through analytics and AI. Drive impactful solutions, manage team performance, and collaborate with business leaders to optimize property ope...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$145K - $165K *

Lead the Property Operations pod to enhance decision-making through analytics and AI. Collaborate with business leaders to identify opportunities, drive impactful solutions, and build a high-performin...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$145K - $165K *

Transform Property Operations by leading a dedicated analytics pod that drives impactful business decisions through innovative AI solutions and data-driven insights, ensuring operational excellence ac...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$145K - $165K *

Join a team that's transforming property operations through data-driven insights. Lead a dedicated pod to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency, directly impacting thousands of communitie...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$145K - $165K *

Transform Property Operations by leading a dedicated analytics pod, driving impactful decisions through innovative AI solutions and data-driven insights, while fostering a high-performance culture and...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$145K - $165K *

Drive impactful change by leading the Property Operations pod, enhancing analytics and AI capabilities to optimize decision-making and operational performance across a vast apartment portfolio...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$145K - $165K *

Empower a high-impact team driving analytics and AI in Property Operations. Lead innovative solutions that enhance decision-making and operational efficiency across a vast apartment portfolio, shaping...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $250K *

Transform financial services by leading complex banking operations and technology projects. Collaborate with clients to enhance performance, drive innovation, and shape a new practice within a dynamic...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$76K - $115K *

Engage senior leaders in higher education to shape impactful advancement strategies, deliver expert advisory services, and drive financial and mission-oriented outcomes through innovative research and...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$128K - $160K *

Join a team that's redefining subscription analytics. Lead insights for our growing portfolio, driving acquisition and retention strategies while collaborating with cross-functional teams to shape dat...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$125K - $150K *

Champion project management excellence by leading teams to enhance profitability, efficiency, and client satisfaction, while implementing innovative processes that support organizational growth and re...

1 month ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $170K *

Accelerate progress at shaping data-driven decisions by leading a diverse team to deliver impactful analytics solutions, drive enterprise-wide insights, and foster collaboration across business and te...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $170K *

Champion data-driven decisions by leading a multidisciplinary analytics team. Drive actionable insights, enhance analytics capabilities, and foster collaboration to support organizational priorities a...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$212K - $274K *

Transform the GTM planning landscape by integrating strategy, forecasting, and performance management across diverse growth channels, ensuring alignment with financial goals and operational priorities...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $200K *

Unlock potential by leading a global Deal Center of Excellence, enhancing strategic partnerships and commercial capabilities across the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors, while driving sustaina...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

Lead the charge in shaping and executing the vision for a high-impact Paid Search practice, driving strategy, performance, and team development across traditional and AI search platforms while collabo...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

The Director, Center Store at Heritage Grocers Group oversees the performance and strategic vision of center store categories, including Grocery, Beverage, and General Merchandise. This role involves...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$145K - $185K *

Reimagine brand ownership and marketing strategy. Lead the revamp of our marketing site, create compelling partner materials, and drive sales enablement initiatives to enhance revenue and engagement a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $220K *

Drive revenue growth by leading a high-performing sales team, cultivating agency partnerships, and executing innovative go-to-market strategies in the dynamic media landscape. Leverage expertise to op...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Media

$160K - $220K *

Champion a high-performing sales team to drive revenue growth across diverse media platforms. Leverage senior-level agency relationships and execute innovative sales strategies while fostering talent...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 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.