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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$110K - $130K *

Empower business leaders by building financial models and analyses that drive strategic decisions. Collaborate across teams to evaluate opportunities, support fundraising, and present insights to seni...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Transform financial strategy by partnering with leaders to drive insights, build robust models, and support key decisions. Leverage advanced analytics and AI tools to enhance performance and optimize...

CanadaRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Transform financial strategy by partnering with leaders to drive insights, build robust models, and support key decisions. Leverage your expertise in finance to enhance performance and shape the futur...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$202K - $304K *

Shape operational strategies for complex clinical studies globally, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance proposal development, budget creation, and client engagement, while mentoring c...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Healthcare

$149K - $223K *

Lead a high-performing R&D team to drive innovative index research and design, ensuring timely delivery of complex projects while fostering collaboration and technical excellence across functional par...

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Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Accelerate market growth by developing strategic channels and driving new business opportunities across various verticals, utilizing a consultative approach to meet diverse customer needs and close co...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$138K - $201K *

Architect cloud-based data solutions and drive enterprise data strategy. Leverage advanced analytics and modern data architectures to enhance operational efficiency and compliance in healthcare data m...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $176K *

Lead the charge in enhancing editorial excellence by managing a dynamic team, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality publications, and providing expert guidance on writing standards and project mana...

Alameda, CARemote

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

$210K - $260K *

Advance your career by leading US government engagement initiatives, shaping policy and funding strategies, and building bipartisan relationships to enhance quantum technology adoption and support nat...

Washington, DCRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Drive strategic growth and customer retention in enterprise accounts, fostering a high-performance culture. Lead initiatives to enhance partner satisfaction, generate revenue, and develop a skilled te...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $220K *

Drive the establishment of a high-impact Professional Services function that accelerates customer success. Oversee implementation, define service offerings, and lead a talented team to enhance service...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Make your mark at a leading automotive project focusing on scalable data solutions, ensuring performance and reliability in a complex Azure Databricks environment, while optimizing costs and driving i...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Transform complex technical programs by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring timely delivery and fostering collaboration. Leverage your expertise to drive innovation and enhance productivity throu...

San Diego, CARemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$116K - $155K *

Lead the charge in defining and optimizing global ICSR processes, ensuring compliance and quality in pharmacovigilance operations. Collaborate across teams to enhance safety standards and drive contin...

Research Triangle Park, NCRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of customer experience by leading AI-driven delivery initiatives. Manage a diverse portfolio, ensuring measurable outcomes while guiding teams through complex transformations and fost...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by guiding global regulatory strategies for innovative AI/ML healthcare solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to navigate complex regulations while balancing innovation and patien...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$133K - $183K *

Drive innovation by developing machine learning models that enhance credit decisioning. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement scalable solutions and research groundbreaking technologies...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Help us build and scale cutting-edge ML infrastructure for innovative protein design. Collaborate with scientists and engineers to enhance research velocity through robust data pipelines and productio...

San Diego, CARemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive the technical strategy for AI across the organization, ensuring clarity and accountability in AI investments. Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to scale impactful AI initiatives, optimiz...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$209K - $239K *

Drive complex technical initiatives and lead multi-year integration strategies to enhance platform capabilities, ensuring alignment with business objectives and fostering a culture of excellence in Te...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$175K - $210K *

Transform the sales enablement landscape by leading strategic initiatives that empower teams, enhance training, and drive growth in a dynamic marketplace. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure ever...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$196K - $309K *

Oversee the architecture for enterprise search, guiding AI agents in effective information retrieval, query understanding, and context construction. Lead cross-team collaboration to enhance search qua...

Seattle, WARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$205K - $270K *

Lead the charge in developing next-gen AI systems that enhance contact center operations. Collaborate cross-functionally to design, deploy, and optimize scalable machine learning solutions while mento...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $205K *

Join a team that drives innovation in data intelligence. Lead product strategy and management for data feed solutions, coaching a talented team while overseeing key initiatives from concept to market...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$65K - $101K *

Empower teams by supervising Tier I Knowledge Center agents, ensuring outstanding support for external users. Your leadership will drive performance, manage escalations, and improve service excellence...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.