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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$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading consumer intelligence and growth insights. Drive strategic decisions from emerging trends to actionable business models, ensuring alignment across teams for impactful growt...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$180K - $200K *

Drive your career by leading insights and analytics initiatives that empower underwriting teams to make informed decisions, enhance operational efficiency, and deliver measurable business value throug...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $250K *

Join a dynamic team as an Account Director, leading integrated marketing campaigns, managing client relationships, and driving creative strategies to meet business objectives in a fast-paced environme...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$106K - $138K *

Drive innovation and product development within a collaborative team, leading R&D initiatives to align with market demands and business goals. Lead research teams to create viable solutions, manage re...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$181K - $225K *

Lead the charge in operationalizing complex clinical studies globally, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance proposal development and manage global lab relationships, ensuring strategic...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$181K - $225K *

Lead the charge in advancing scientific operations within a dynamic team, driving global lab relationships and supporting complex clinical studies. Collaborate across functions to ensure strategic, op...

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $115K *

Drive product operations by managing the backlog and coordinating QA efforts to support cross-functional teams. You’ll facilitate collaboration between engineering, design, and clinical operations to...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $115K *

Drive the operational efficiency of our product team by organizing backlogs, writing user stories, and supporting clinical teams. Leverage your experience to manage bugs, coordinate QA, and enhance ou...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $115K *

Manage product operations, refine backlog, and support cross-functional teams. Drive clarity in user stories and requirements while addressing tech support issues to ensure seamless delivery of care m...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $160K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic digital marketing strategy. Drive paid media performance, manage a substantial budget, and coach a talented team to transform advertising investments into meas...

2 weeks ago

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

$190K - $270K *

Shape the global marketing strategy for Navtemadlin, driving execution and alignment across teams. Collaborate with affiliates to ensure effective launch preparation and leverage market insights for i...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Engage with a talented team to drive growth and innovation in pharma sales. Own the sales cycle from strategic prospecting to closing high-impact deals, while developing key relationships that enhance...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$117K - $200K *

Join a team that's driving sales initiatives in Advanced Advertising, leveraging data solutions to enhance media planning and activation. Collaborate with key stakeholders to identify opportunities an...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$85K - $100K *

Transform client relationships by leading strategic education partnerships, ensuring client success and retention while mentoring account management teams to deliver integrated digital marketing solut...

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

$150K - $180K *

Transform investment strategies by managing significant assets, driving client engagement, and overseeing portfolio performance. Lead a team to enhance business growth while ensuring adherence to inve...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $100K *

Accelerate progress at a dynamic agency by leading complex client campaigns. Manage project scope, timelines, and budgets while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality result...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $190K *

Drive the strategy and execution of AI-enabled enterprise data products, enhancing decision-making and scalability. Lead cross-functional teams to define product vision, ensuring secure and measurable...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Transform enterprise data into valuable insights while leading AI-powered product strategies. Drive cross-functional collaboration to deliver secure, innovative, and measurable data capabilities that...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Drive legal strategy and contract negotiations, ensuring compliance and risk management while advising senior leadership. Lead contract processes and provide practical counsel to support business grow...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Drive legal strategy and contract negotiations, providing expert counsel to executives. Balance legal protection with business agility, ensuring compliance and risk management while supporting growth...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

Contribute to strategic legal guidance by leading contract negotiations, managing risks, and advising on compliance matters. Collaborate with executives to ensure legal protection while facilitating b...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K *

Transform your career by leading innovative paid search strategies across high-growth brands. Drive performance, mentor talent, and engage with senior clients while navigating the evolving landscape o...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$120K *

Shape the future of paid search by leading strategy and execution for high-growth brands. Drive performance, mentor talent, and engage with senior clients to deliver measurable results across diverse...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$120K *

Shape the future of paid search by leading strategy and execution for high-growth brands. Drive performance, mentor talent, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve measurable revenue ou...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading social intelligence initiatives that drive consumer insights, optimize content strategies, and inform innovation. Collaborate cross-functionally to translate real-time data...

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

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.