Market Research Manager Jobs

Market Research Manager jobs are open across consumer goods, healthcare, technology, financial services, and media, from associate to director level, with specializations in quantitative research, competitive intelligence, and consumer insights. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles135+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerAbbVie
Top cityIrvine, CA
Work type49% Hybrid
Top industryBiotechnology

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Market Research Director – Quantitative Research
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Market Research Director – Quantitative Research
Biovid
Bristol, Pennsylvania
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
Remote (US)
Master's degree
11-50

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Market Research Director, Oncology
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Market Research Director, Oncology
Biovid
Bristol, Pennsylvania
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
Remote (US)
Master's degree
11-50

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Principal Research Analyst - Regulatory Economics & Market Analysis (REMA)
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Principal Research Analyst - Regulatory Economics & Market Analysis (REMA)
FINRA
Rockville, Maryland
Business Analysis
Business Analyst
Data Analytics
$98k - $203k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in statistics
1,001-5,000

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Senior Fixed Income Quantitative Analyst, Risk Models & Market Research
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Senior Fixed Income Quantitative Analyst, Risk Models & Market Research
Fidelity Investments
Merrimack, New Hampshire
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
10,000+

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Market Research Interview / Recruiter
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Market Research Interview / Recruiter
Opinions, LTD
Barboursville, West Virginia
Customer Service
Customer Support
On-Site

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Market Research Manager Job Market

Who's Hiring

AbbVie6 open roles
m3usa5 open roles
JPMorganChase5 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
  • Technology & Software
  • Banking & Financial Services
  • Fintech
  • Investment & Asset Management

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in market research manager jobs.

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in marketing, statistics, psychology, or a related field
  • 5 or more years of experience in market research, consumer insights, or competitive intelligence
  • Proficiency in quantitative research design, survey methodology, and statistical analysis
  • Experience with syndicated research platforms such as Nielsen, Kantar, or similar tools
  • Strong ability to present findings and strategic recommendations to senior stakeholders
  • Familiarity with qualitative methods including focus groups, in-depth interviews, and ethnographic research

Tips for Your Market Research Manager Job Search

Quantify your research impact clearly

Hiring managers want to see outcomes, not just methods. Reframe your resume bullets around decisions your research influenced, budget it informed, or product changes it drove. Generic methodology lists won't differentiate you from other candidates.

Tailor your methods section by industry

A pharma company wants CATI and conjoint analysis experience. A DTC brand wants consumer segmentation and brand tracking. Scan each job description for the specific research methods named and mirror that language in your resume's skills and experience sections.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists market research manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Show cross-functional storytelling in interviews

Market research managers are routinely evaluated on how well they translate data into decisions for non-research audiences. Prepare two or three examples where you presented findings to product, marketing, or executive teams and changed how they acted.

Target openings by research methodology fit

Filter your search by qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-methods focus before applying. Roles at insights agencies often demand primary research design, while in-house roles lean toward syndicated data and vendor management. Applying to the right type saves you mismatched interviews.

Negotiate scope alongside compensation

When you receive an offer, clarify what research budget you'll own, whether you'll manage vendors or direct reports, and what the approval process looks like for new studies. These scope details affect your day-to-day authority and your resume in two years.

Market Research Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most market research managers?

The companies hiring the most market research managers right now include AbbVie, m3usa, and JPMorganChase, with the largest share of openings in California, New York, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Consumer goods, healthcare, and technology firms consistently account for a high share of postings.

How many market research manager jobs are remote?

About 86% of market research manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting strong demand for flexible arrangements in this role. Consumer insights, competitive intelligence, and vendor management functions tend to be the most remote-compatible, while positions tied to in-person moderated research or on-site product testing are more likely to require a physical presence.

How do you become a market research manager?

Most market research managers start in analyst or associate researcher roles, building hands-on experience with survey design, data analysis, and stakeholder reporting. From there, demonstrating the ability to manage research projects end-to-end and communicate findings to non-research audiences is what drives promotion. A graduate degree in a quantitative or behavioral field can accelerate the path, but a strong portfolio of research that influenced real business decisions matters more to most hiring managers.

Can you get hired as a market research manager with little experience?

Getting hired at the manager level with limited direct experience is possible if you can show project ownership and cross-functional impact in adjacent work. Candidates who have led research initiatives in product, strategy, or brand roles without the formal research title are regularly considered. Freelance client work, published studies, or a detailed portfolio of past projects can substitute for years of tenure when the work itself is strong and clearly documented.

What does the market research manager interview process look like?

The process typically starts with a recruiter screen focused on your background and research methodology experience, followed by a hiring manager interview that goes deeper into how you've structured past studies and worked with stakeholders. Many companies add a case study or take-home exercise where you design a research plan or interpret a dataset. Final rounds often include a panel with cross-functional partners from product, marketing, or strategy who assess how well you translate insights into decisions.

Where can I find and apply to market research manager jobs?

You can find and apply to market research manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, industry background, and preferred research methods, then apply directly to each one that fits.

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