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.
$90K - $110K *
Transform shopper marketing strategies by developing and executing retailer-specific plans that enhance engagement and drive growth across key brands, collaborating cross-functionally to achieve busin...
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Director, GTM Planning & Compensation
$207K - $311K *
Lead the charge in optimizing global GTM planning and compensation strategies, driving performance and growth. Collaborate across teams to enhance capacity, territory design, and incentive structures...
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Director, GTM Planning & Compensation
$207K - $311K *
Accelerate strategic GTM planning and compensation functions for global growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive revenue predictability and enhance operational efficiency through data...
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Director, GTM Planning & Compensation
$207K - $311K *
Shape the future of our global GTM strategy by leading capacity planning, territory design, and incentive structures, driving growth and operational excellence across Sales and Customer Success framew...
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$145K - $175K *
Build and oversee data, quantitative, and AI capabilities for investment teams. Collaborate with portfolio managers and analysts to enhance decision-making through reliable data infrastructure and adv...
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Senior Project Manager, Quantitative - Market Research (Remote)
$100K - $120K *
Engineer impactful international quantitative market research projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while collaborating with diverse teams and managing client relationships in the he...
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Senior Project Manager, Quantitative - Market Research (Remote)
$95K - $115K *
Lead international quantitative market research projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while fostering collaboration among teams and clients to achieve project goals...
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$157K - $235K *
Champion data excellence by developing scalable pipelines and reliable models. Collaborate cross-functionally to transform raw content metadata into actionable insights that drive decision-making acro...
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$138K - $165K *
Lead the development and maintenance of scalable data pipelines ensuring data quality and supporting decision-making for streaming services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to convert content...
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Director, Media Delivery Operations
$121K - $194K *
Drive operational excellence by leading media delivery initiatives, optimizing processes, and fostering collaboration across teams to enhance performance and client satisfaction in a dynamic media env...
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Director - Demand Generation and Segment Marketing
$155K - $209K *
Lead the charge in building a robust demand-generation strategy, collaborating across teams to enhance marketing effectiveness and drive measurable business growth in a complex B2B environment...
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Director - Demand Generation and Segment Marketing
$155K - $209K *
Join us to architect a robust demand-generation strategy that drives measurable growth across multifamily and single-family marketing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer engag...
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$80K - $95K *
Transform complex cybersecurity narratives into engaging content that captivates audiences across various formats. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance brand storytelling and drive conve...
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Director, Finance - Plan & Forecast Portfolio
$150K - $200K *
Advance the FP&A Capability portfolio by leading strategy, execution, and transformation initiatives. Collaborate with teams to enhance financial processes, drive insights, and support decision-making...
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Sr Mgr Consumer Connections Intl
$143K - $179K *
Drive global media strategy and governance, enhancing effectiveness across international markets. Oversee agency collaboration, performance measurement, and capability advancement to support brand gro...
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$75K - $110K *
Join a team that's driving product innovation by leading commercialization efforts for new outdoor products. Collaborate cross-functionally to create impactful go-to-market strategies, ensuring succes...
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Director, Key Accounts, Retail Brands
$138K - $200K *
Join a team that's driving strategic brand growth and market leadership. This influential Director role oversees high-volume brands, leading innovative strategies, financial performance, and team deve...
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$105K - $130K *
Advance your career by driving dynamic marketing strategies across various channels. Collaborate with teams to enhance corporate communications, manage events, and elevate our brand through creative p...
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Senior Manager, Scientific Communications
$100K - $120K *
Transform scientific communications by crafting compelling narratives that engage physicians and consumers. Lead content creation across platforms while collaborating with teams to navigate complex da...
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Associate Vice President, Research Services
$100K - $125K *
Empower high-impact primary research programs by driving client relationships, utilizing qualitative and quantitative methodologies, and leading strategic insights. This role blends technical expertis...
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Director, Corporate Development
$134K - $184K *
Drive corporate growth by leading acquisition strategies, managing transactions, and conducting financial analyses. Collaborate across teams to assess opportunities and mentor analysts, shaping the fu...
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$95K - $115K *
Unlock potential by leading the launch of a new neurology asset, driving brand performance, and managing cross-functional teams to enhance patient engagement and market presence in Canada’s healthcare...
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Director, Performance Marketing
$125K - $150K *
Elevate your career by leading performance marketing strategies that drive consumer demand and revenue growth across a diverse franchise portfolio. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize...
2 weeks ago
$150K - $180K *
Accelerate customer success by managing global support operations, integrating products, and fostering relationships. Lead strategic initiatives, ensure timely project execution, and drive collaborati...
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$90K *
Lead the charge in operationalizing global projects, ensuring compliance and efficiency across teams. Collaborate with local markets and manage budgets while enhancing processes and reporting for seam...
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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.