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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Search Ladders for Director, Data Science jobs paying $100,000 or more. Review role requirements, compare opportunities, and discover positions with vetted employers that align with your leadership experience and career goals.

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$120K - $145K *

Oversee and manage AI data operations programs, ensuring high-quality data for model training. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve challenges and implement scalable solutions that align...

Menlo Park, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $150K *

Transform healthcare insights by leading client engagements with real-world data. Drive business development and project delivery while building long-term client relationships in a dynamic, hybrid wor...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Elevate data accuracy by analyzing user queries and improving AI responses. Collaborate with Product Management, Data Science, and Engineering to ensure Prism delivers trustworthy insights, enhancing...

Philadelphia, PARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of digital transformation by leading a dynamic team to deliver innovative solutions that enhance business efficiency and customer experience across multi-functional AWS programs...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Innovate with us as you leverage AI and Machine Learning to extract insights from complex datasets, driving data-driven decisions and enhancing customer engagement through advanced modeling techniques...

Alpharetta, GARemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$270K - $280K *

Join a team that's driving clinical excellence by overseeing trial execution, managing timelines, budgets, and CROs. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance and quality while mentoring team...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$91K - $145K *

Shape the future of data solutions by leading complex pharmacy claims and physician-level data integrations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions that me...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$142K - $186K *

Pioneer a data-driven culture by designing scalable ELT pipelines and analytics models. Collaborate across teams to ensure product data integrity and empower stakeholders with self-service insights, d...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$216K - $318K *

Champion the evolution of AI Platforms, leading a dynamic team to enhance AI integration and productivity. Drive strategic initiatives that empower engineers and elevate member experiences through inn...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Grow your career with a pivotal role in architecting GenAI products, enhancing model performance and fostering innovation, while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to drive impactful so...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Elevate your career by driving growth strategies within federal agencies, focusing on enhancing public services through innovative digital solutions. Leverage your expertise to build relationships and...

Washington, DCRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $155K *

Lead and mentor a team of data engineers to design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and warehouses, collaborating with stakeholders to deliver key metrics and establish data strategy acr...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of enterprise-scale cybersecurity by leading vulnerability management initiatives. Drive program strategy, enhance client relationships, and mentor teams to achieve measurable risk re...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion enterprise-scale delivery by leading vulnerability management initiatives, driving program strategy, and fostering client relationships to achieve measurable risk reduction across diverse tec...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the development and maintenance of critical healthcare claims and EDI systems. Oversee operational performance, drive system improvements, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure technology s...

Longwood, FLRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$313K - $365K *

Unlock potential by shaping the future of consumer insights through advanced data science. Lead measurement and modeling strategies to enhance user engagement and community dynamics, driving impactful...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$200K - $250K *

Lead the charge in embedding Domino into complex enterprise IT landscapes. Drive strategic deployments, design robust architectures, and enhance AI/ML integrations while collaborating with cross-funct...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Transform client relationships and drive growth strategies within HHS, leveraging market insights and technology to identify opportunities and enhance mission impact. Engage directly with stakeholders...

Washington, DCRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$177K - $221K *

Champion regulatory excellence by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance, and driving successful oncology drug development through strategic planning and expert guidance...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Engage with us to architect and lead full-stack development of our analytics platform, embedding AI for improved insights. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance performance, scalability, and secur...

Chicago, ILRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$147K - $274K *

Develop advanced document understanding systems to enhance legal content processing. Collaborate across teams to design, deploy, and evaluate models that drive measurable impact in legal, tax, and acc...

RemoteRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to drive the market strategy for analytics and MLOps, enhancing product positioning, enabling competitive insights, and crafting engaging launch materials to support major enterpri...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$213K - $240K *

Lead statistical strategy for clinical development programs, guiding study design and analysis. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality deliverables and compliance with regulatory st...

Menlo Park, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $160K *

Pioneer in search strategy, driving optimization across paid, organic, and AI channels. This role collaborates with cross-functional teams to enhance visibility, engagement, and customer acquisition t...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $165K *

Drive your career by owning the end-to-end data platform, designing and maintaining scalable pipelines and infrastructure. Collaborate with analytics teams to ensure data quality and governance while...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.