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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$147K - $184K *

Join a team that's defining market strategies and elevating procurement narratives. You will lead product marketing efforts, guide a team, and leverage data-driven insights to drive impactful messagin...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $197K *

Lead the charge in managing strategic client relationships and projects, leveraging your extensive cost management expertise in the data centre sector. Empower teams through mentorship while driving b...

Birmingham, ALRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$200K - $250K *

Champion supply chain strategy and execution for clinical operations, ensuring timely, compliant delivery of materials for global oncology trials. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage ris...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$179K - $298K *

Champion financial management excellence by leading teams to enhance processes, conduct risk assessments, and integrate data capabilities, ensuring continuous audit readiness and fraud prevention for...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$180K - $225K *

Pioneer innovative solutions as a Machine Learning Engineer, fine-tuning transformer models and deploying real-time automation pipelines, collaborating with top talents to tackle complex, data-driven...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Build strong relationships and drive revenue by identifying and closing complex enterprise deals. Utilize AI tools to enhance sales strategies and enhance customer experiences in the healthcare sector...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$230K - $360K *

Elevate customer success by designing and deploying innovative Gen AI and ML solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate complex needs into impactful AI tools, ensuring reliability and busin...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$230K - $270K *

Drive the future of AI-powered dental care by building a revenue-driven marketing engine that shapes growth and positions the organization as a category leader across multiple market segments...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$175K - $210K *

Drive quality excellence in clinical programs by overseeing compliance, risk management, and vendor oversight. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure adherence to GCP regulations and lead inspection...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$144K - $288K *

Lead the charge in shaping the Security Automation portfolio, driving product strategy and user adoption while developing a high-performing team of product managers. Collaborate closely with engineeri...

Arizona, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$165K - $200K *

Lead the charge in shaping product marketing strategy for a diverse portfolio, driving go-to-market initiatives and enhancing customer engagement. Collaborate with executives to elevate brand position...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$188K - $245K *

Empower innovation by leading a UX design team focused on clinical workflows. Collaborate across functions, drive strategic direction, and enhance AI integration while advancing design quality in heal...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $120K *

Lead the charge in driving operational excellence and strategic enablement across global Inside Sales teams, enhancing commercial effectiveness and delivering exceptional client value through innovati...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$122K - $204K *

Unlock insights as you lead market research initiatives, driving strategic decisions through data storytelling and customer understanding. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance brand strategies and...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$87K - $157K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role managing risk adjustment and quality improvement processes across multiple departments, driving operational excellence and strategic initiatives for healthcare pro...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Drive our growth marketing strategy end-to-end, optimizing lead generation and performance campaigns to boost pipeline and revenue. Collaborate with Sales and Product teams, harness data insights, and...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Optimize IT Financial Management by leading benchmarking engagements and guiding C-suite clients. Collaborate across research teams to enhance service delivery while mentoring analysts and implementin...

CanadaRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$216K - $318K *

Drive innovation as you lead engineering teams to build and scale Life360's critical platforms. Ensure reliability and security while fostering a culture of accountability and technical excellence for...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $235K *

Pioneer impactful change as you lead structured management initiatives, engaging clients with strategies that enhance technology and process adoption, while leveraging strong analytical skills and fos...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $185K *

Champion growth by leading business development within the Intelligence Community. Build relationships, shape solutions, and ensure contract success while managing a diverse portfolio and driving team...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in contract research services. As a key player, you'll develop strategic sales plans, foster client relationships, and leverage scientific expertise to exceed cli...

Indianapolis, INRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$138K - $170K *

Lead the charge in ensuring client success through effective onboarding, continuous engagement, and maximizing value realization on the analytics platform. Leverage strong relationship management and...

Dallas, TXRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $200K *

Transform data into actionable insights as a Data Engineer for AI & ML. Drive innovative projects, design scalable architectures, and engage with stakeholders to enhance federal mission capabilities w...

Mc Lean, VARemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$235K - $275K *

Advance your career by driving perception innovation in autonomous systems. Lead a team focusing on scene detection, environmental robustness, and scalable architectures. Collaborate on cutting-edge t...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in transforming employee onboarding processes through Workday, managing the entire project lifecycle from design to implementation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure al...

Boston, MARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

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.

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    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.