Director, Data Science Jobs

Explore Director, Data Science opportunities for experienced leaders ready to shape how organizations use data. These roles combine technical depth with strategic direction, guiding teams that turn complex data into products, insights, and business outcomes. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including data science leadership opportunities across industries.

What Does a Director of Data Science Do?

A Director of Data Science sets the vision for data science and machine learning initiatives, builds and mentors teams, and partners with executives and business leaders. Responsibilities may include prioritizing projects, overseeing model development and deployment, establishing measurement standards, and ensuring data practices support responsible, reliable decision-making.

Skills and Qualifications Employers Look For

Employers commonly seek a strong foundation in statistics, machine learning, experimentation, and data engineering, along with experience leading technical teams. Directors may also need to communicate complex findings clearly, connect analytical work to business goals, manage budgets and roadmaps, and collaborate across product, engineering, finance, and operations.

Industries and Career Opportunities

Director-level data science roles can be found in technology, financial services, healthcare, retail, media, and other data-intensive fields. Depending on the organization, leaders may focus on applied AI, customer analytics, risk modeling, personalization, forecasting, or the development of enterprise data science platforms. The scope and requirements vary by employer and team.

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$164K - $205K *

Elevate scientific rigor in real-world evidence development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure agent conceptualization and evaluation meet scientific standards, driving impactful solut...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$317K - $443K *

Transform the consumer experience by leading data science strategies that integrate measurement, experimentation, and machine learning. Drive multi-team collaboration to enhance relevance and optimize...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$201K - $251K *

Transform workforce intelligence by leading People Analytics, establishing data governance, and driving strategic decision-making in a high-growth environment. Collaborate across functions to enhance...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $225K *

Lead client experience strategy and team performance, driving financial success and long-term retention across a diverse account portfolio while collaborating with executive stakeholders to implement...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining scientific data management in drug discovery. Lead the scientific data team, bridging scientists and engineers to ensure data integrity, quality, and innovative solutions...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$167K - $208K *

Unlock potential by serving as a strategic HR partner, driving talent strategies and leading acquisition integrations to enhance organizational effectiveness and employee engagement across business un...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $200K *

Lead the charge in driving growth marketing strategies across segments, crafting integrated campaigns and events. Ensure alignment with business goals while managing a talented multidisciplinary team...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$288K - $396K *

Empower data-driven decision-making through advanced analytics and model development. Lead a robust data science team to enhance vehicle performance metrics, ensuring readiness for commercial launch w...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$150K - $180K *

Drive impactful data strategies and analytics by leading a high-performing team, optimizing decision-making, and enhancing operational efficiency across the organization. Collaborate with stakeholders...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$228K - $403K *

Transform your career by leading a dynamic team in AI solutions, driving technical excellence, and shaping strategic partnerships with frontier AI labs to tackle complex data challenges...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $190K *

Empower your career by partnering with the Science Leadership Team to drive strategic initiatives, enhance operational effectiveness, and translate scientific vision into impactful outcomes across div...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Champion the development of a high-growth data solutions business, driving revenue, client engagement, and team leadership, while shaping product direction in a dynamic, fast-paced environment focused...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $170K *

Lead and grow a high-performing data science team while delivering full-cycle data solutions. Shape data infrastructure, oversee ML models, and engage with stakeholders to translate business needs int...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$181K - $200K *

Champion transformative call center operations by leading strategic outreach, workforce management, and capacity planning. Drive efficiency and quality through innovative automation and AI solutions w...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in advancing experimental methodologies to optimize product decisions. Guide and mentor teams while developing innovative solutions that enhance our data science capabilities in a dyna...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $175K *

Unlock potential by leading enterprise data engineering initiatives, driving platform modernization, and enhancing operational excellence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$178K - $294K *

Join a team that's redefining data engineering and analytics. Lead strategy, architecture, and execution of scalable data solutions while mentoring professionals and driving business outcomes through...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $195K *

Drive impactful data science initiatives by building and operating ML systems. Manage end-to-end processes from modeling to evaluation, while mentoring a lean team and collaborating across departments...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$178K - $200K *

Lead the design and delivery of advanced analytics solutions, utilizing machine learning to drive data-informed business decisions. Collaborate with teams to translate complex data insights into actio...

Seattle, WARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your data science expertise to innovate generative AI solutions. Lead cross-functional collaborations, build evaluation frameworks, and drive best practices within a dyn...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Transform document verification solutions by leading ML projects, guiding data scientists, and ensuring high-quality model performance throughout the lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams...

California City, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$195K - $270K *

Lead a dynamic team of analysts and data scientists to optimize marketing strategies, driving impactful insights and experimentation across channels to enhance growth and performance metrics for the o...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$372K - $500K+*

Partner with us to build a robust data science framework, transforming production and financial insights into strategic studio decisions, while enhancing operational efficiency and show management wit...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$252K - $300K *

Unlock potential by leading the technical strategy for Data Labs, guiding engineering teams to innovate AI training solutions, and shaping the future of model evaluation and deployment in a rapidly ev...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$154K - $181K *

Lead and optimize enterprise data platforms and Salesforce AMS, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security. Collaborate with stakeholders to align systems with organizational goals while managing...

Washington, DCRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Director of Data Science do?question toggle

    A Director of Data Science leads data science strategy and teams, oversees analytics and machine learning initiatives, and works with business and technical partners to deliver measurable outcomes.

  • What qualifications are typically required for Director, Data Science jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often look for experience in data science or machine learning, a record of leading teams, strong communication skills, and the ability to align technical projects with business priorities. Some roles may request an advanced degree or expertise in a particular industry.

  • What industries hire Directors of Data Science?question toggle

    Organizations in technology, finance, healthcare, retail, media, and many other data-rich industries hire data science leaders. The focus of each role depends on the employer's products, customers, and data needs.

  • How much do Director, Data Science jobs pay?question toggle

    Compensation depends on factors such as location, industry, company size, and experience. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; review each listing for its stated compensation and details.

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    You can explore Director, Data Science opportunities on Ladders, where listings focus on professional roles with salaries of $100,000 or more.