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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$200K - $265K *

Lead enterprise data strategy by defining governance frameworks and driving data-driven decision-making. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data capabilities, ensuring compliance and o...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $170K *

Support digital growth by leading paid media strategies across major ecommerce channels. Drive campaign performance and optimize budgets to enhance profitability and return on ad spend while collabora...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$149K - $239K *

Lead strategic paid media initiatives, driving performance and innovation across diverse accounts. Inspire a high-performing team while fostering client relationships and evolving media strategies to...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$163K - $263K *

Lead the development of innovative commerce technology solutions, driving AI integration and strategic partnerships to enhance enterprise capabilities and operational efficiency across the organizatio...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$120K *

Drive your career with a strategic leadership role overseeing multifamily marketing. Collaborate with property teams to enhance brand visibility, support growth initiatives, and deliver impactful mark...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $180K *

Join us in driving revenue growth within the Digital vertical by leveraging your analytical expertise and sales acumen. You'll own the full sales cycle, collaborating with cross-functional teams to de...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $160K *

Champion operational excellence by driving agency adoption of investment forecasting processes, ensuring accurate reporting, and enhancing collaboration across teams to optimize performance and suppor...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$255K - $402K *

Join a team that's redefining clinical trial optimization through strategic leadership, innovative processes, and a commitment to quality. Drive impactful change while mentoring senior staff and enhan...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$105K - $148K *

Elevate consumer insights by leading innovative research initiatives that drive product development and foster a consumer-centric culture within R&D. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$98K - $123K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Marketing Manager focusing on data-driven lifecycle strategies and cross-functional collaboration to enhance subscriber engagement and optimize retention efforts...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in developing and executing programmatic media strategies for financial services. Oversee campaign optimization, manage client relationships, and mentor teams to drive performance acro...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $150K *

Accelerate progress at revenue growth and client retention by managing a high-performing sales team. Lead business development initiatives, foster client relationships, and ensure optimal execution of...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $160K *

Unlock potential by leading client relationships and cross-functional teams to deliver innovative product strategies and solutions. Drive growth and operational excellence while mentoring talent in a...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $215K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of Finance Operations, leading complex media-finance workflows. Drive service delivery, governance, and continuous improvement while collaborating with cross-funct...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$171K - $202K *

Drive the creation and oversight of a risk framework that balances growth with security. Partner with cross-functional teams to implement risk strategies operationally, while conveying insights to exe...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Elevate your career by leading category strategies that drive growth and profitability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape marketing initiatives, manage P&L, and innovate product offerin...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$190K - $240K *

Engage as a strategic leader driving commercial growth through AI integration. Collaborate across teams to optimize sales operations and foster partnerships, ensuring alignment with AI development to...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$155K - $210K *

Transform brand strategy by generating actionable insights from primary market research. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring clarity and impact through data integration and rigorous inte...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$310K - $489K *

Champion innovative clinical research in Oncology and Hematology, leading cross-functional teams through late-stage development and ensuring successful execution from strategies to regulatory interact...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$310K - $489K *

Champion the future of oncology through leading clinical research initiatives, overseeing late-stage development, and guiding cross-functional teams to advance investigational and marketed therapies...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $200K *

Lead, develop, and scale a high-performing sales team to drive revenue and growth in SMB and Mid-Market sectors, implementing strategies that enhance productivity and customer engagement while fosteri...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by leading strategic sales initiatives and driving growth. Manage operations, mentor teams, and foster customer loyalty while analyzing performance metrics to achieve ambitious sal...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$151K - $236K *

Unlock potential by leading a bioanalytical laboratory, ensuring compliance and quality in assay validations and sample analysis while managing resources and staff development to drive strategic goals...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to drive sales strategies, enhance community engagement, and maximize revenue through effective outreach and relationship-building with prospective residents and local organization...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Empower a dynamic sales team to achieve ambitious goals through strategic leadership, coaching, and relationship-building. Drive innovative product solutions and foster collaboration across department...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.