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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$160K - $190K *

Lead the charge in redesigning annual go-to-market planning and global sales models. Drive customer segmentation, coverage roles, and selling motions to enhance effectiveness and growth, ensuring alig...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead and mentor a global team overseeing clinical trial supply operations. Drive compliance and operational excellence across clinical logistics activities, ensuring timely delivery of materials that...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Drive strategic marketing initiatives to enhance visibility and enrollment growth through effective campaigns and brand management. Lead a motivated team, collaborating across departments to achieve e...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

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

$159K - $305K *

Lead a complex portfolio of LIHTC equity investments, delivering strategic oversight, monitoring performance across stages, and driving risk governance. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure effecti...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Drive the charge in marketing and sales for independent living and care residences. Oversee team performance, lead generation, and strategic planning to achieve occupancy goals while ensuring brand co...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$120K - $150K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of senior living through innovative marketing and sales strategies. Lead efforts in occupancy development, team management, and community engagement to drive succ...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$120K - $150K *

Champion the growth of our independent living and care residences by leading marketing and sales strategies, managing team performance, and driving occupancy through innovative outreach and community...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$80K - $90K *

Join a dynamic team as a senior leader in programmatic media, driving client growth and operational excellence while mentoring professionals. Shape audience strategies and optimize campaigns to exceed...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$140K - $170K *

Champion the go-to-market strategy for streaming advertising, leading a product marketing team to craft compelling messaging and drive revenue growth. Collaborate across departments to ensure alignmen...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $135K *

Lead the charge in project management, overseeing brand initiatives and guiding teams to deliver high-impact strategies. Drive operational efficiency, financial management, and team development while...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $135K *

Drive impactful brand initiatives by leading project management teams, overseeing complex projects, and ensuring strategic execution across multiple channels. Elevate operational efficiency while ment...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $135K *

Lead the charge in managing complex projects across multiple brands, guiding PM teams to deliver high-impact results. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to optimize workflows and drive operati...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $180K *

Join a dynamic finance team to drive strategic financial leadership, enhance operational performance, and foster collaboration across functions. Leverage your expertise to support business initiatives...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading marketing operations to enhance efficiency, drive demand generation, and optimize analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build scalable systems that support...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$165K - $185K *

Join a team that's shaping strategic direction and driving growth across multi-account projects in medical affairs. In this senior leadership role, you'll enhance client relationships, develop teams...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $135K *

Elevate your career by driving commercial strategies and insights that propel growth in the Infant Nutrition sector, partnering across teams to harness data and market trends into actionable business...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in product marketing by managing a dynamic team, driving innovative strategies, and enhancing cross-departmental collaboration to elevate product positioning and market presence...

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in product marketing by managing a dynamic team, driving innovative strategies, and enhancing cross-departmental collaboration to elevate product positioning and market presence...

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

$95K - $115K *

Drive product marketing strategies by leading a team, managing cross-departmental communication, and conceptualizing innovative product positioning to enhance market presence and customer engagement...

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead a dynamic team to drive product marketing strategies, ensuring effective communication across departments and innovative product positioning based on market insights and customer perspectives...

Yesterday

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

$95K - $115K *

Elevate product marketing strategies by leading a dynamic team, collaborating across departments, and driving innovative product positioning to meet market demands and enhance customer engagement...

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

$215K - $355K *

Pioneer innovative quantitative investment strategies and solutions, collaborating across teams to design and market complex derivatives. Drive excellence in execution and performance monitoring while...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$166K - $200K *

Join a team that's redefining software engineering leadership by driving innovation, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring high-quality development processes. Collaborate with diverse stakehol...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $170K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead integrated, performance-driven media strategies, optimizing investments across channels to achieve measurable business outcomes and drive client success...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $180K *

Manage the product roadmap for advanced optical components, collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet customer needs and expand market presence while leading product development initiatives an...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.