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 data science and analytics team to drive impactful decisions, optimize processes, and enhance business outcomes through advanced machine learning and predictive modeling in a collaborative en...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$165K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead medical strategy initiatives, drive client interactions, and elevate brand communications. Utilize your expertise to develop insights and strategies that enhance client...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$185K - $215K *

Lead the charge in shaping organizational strategies by partnering with executive leadership to enhance talent and operational excellence across clinical and corporate functions, driving innovation an...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $170K *

Join a team that's driving financial excellence and strategic growth. As a key finance partner, you'll lead planning, analysis, and operational support, collaborating across functions to optimize prof...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$234K - $300K *

Transform user retention and growth with data-driven strategies. Lead a team in causal analysis and insights, collaborating across marketing and finance to drive business impact and optimize the subsc...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $95K *

Empower your career by managing client relationships and driving growth in Business Insurance. Provide expert coverage analysis, risk management, and mentorship while ensuring top-tier service and res...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$225K - $275K *

Lead the charge in driving strategic platform partnerships to enhance distribution and monetization of digital analytics, ensuring alignment with product strategy and growth objectives across various...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$144K - $210K *

Transform the creative landscape by leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver cohesive brand storytelling and performance marketing across global accounts, ensuring high-quality output and strategic...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$144K - $210K *

Lead the charge in shaping brand storytelling and performance marketing across global accounts. Drive cohesive creative direction, manage multidisciplinary teams, and ensure high-quality output while...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading strategic sourcing initiatives for complex software and services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence and deliver impactful solutions...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $130K *

Innovate your career with a role that drives search strategy, enhances capabilities, and fosters collaboration across teams to implement cutting-edge paid search solutions and best practices in a dyna...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$107K - $118K *

Drive procurement excellence by leading initiatives that enhance supplier lifecycle management, improve processes, and foster cross-functional collaboration. Shape frameworks and tools that elevate pr...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$142K - $235K *

Transform commercial data strategy by leveraging insights to drive growth. Collaborate across teams to optimize data assets, enhance decision-making, and integrate AI capabilities, ensuring a consumer...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $135K *

Leverage your established CRE relationships to drive business growth, accelerate deal cycles, and close multi-site partnerships across key U.S. markets. Collaborate with internal teams to refine strat...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading sales for CMO Mortgage Products, driving revenue through deep industry relationships and expert client presentations in a dynamic, fast-paced environment...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $150K *

Champion business growth by leveraging strong relationships and expertise in CMO mortgage products. Drive sales initiatives, present to clients, and navigate a dynamic market landscape with a results...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping global regulatory strategy for rare disease therapies. In this pivotal role, you'll lead submissions and agency interactions across the US, EU, UK, and Japan, driving execut...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of talent acquisition by developing innovative sourcing strategies to attract top Managing Director candidates, enhancing recruitment processes, and building a robust talent pipeline...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$187K - $281K *

Redefine market access strategies by leading payer engagement to enhance patient access to genomic testing. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive favorable coverage and reimbursement policies, ensur...

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team as a strategic leader, guiding clients to achieve their business goals through innovative marketing solutions and deep industry insights. Foster relationships, drive growth, and en...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$160K - $190K *

Elevate client relationships and drive strategic growth by leading account teams, fostering collaboration, and leveraging deep industry knowledge to exceed client expectations and enhance patient expe...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$180K - $280K *

Drive innovation by building scalable solutions for clients, shaping product strategy, and collaborating across teams. Leverage AI to enhance user experiences and establish foundational processes in a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $280K *

Champion innovation by leading the development of impactful products from concept to scale. Collaborate with clients and cross-functional teams to shape foundational strategies in cutting-edge AI solu...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $280K *

Shape the future of financial solutions by driving innovative products from concept to launch. Collaborate with clients and cross-functional teams to establish cutting-edge strategies in AI, impacting...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $280K *

Drive innovation as you build scalable solutions for diverse clients, shaping foundational strategies in product and business. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to redefine user experiences and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.