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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$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of customer-facing products that enhance user journeys. Drive growth through experimentation and data analysis, maximizing conversion and retention while partnering with cross-functiona...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$227K - $469K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic team of ML and data engineers to create cutting-edge ads measurement products. Drive technical strategy, enhance user insights, and collaborate cross-functiona...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead new business initiatives across the Central and Eastern U.S. by managing complex enterprise sales cycles in healthcare technology, driving growth through strategic partnerships and collaboration...

Boston, MARemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$180K - $220K *

Transform business development by leading organic growth strategies, building relationships with UHNW families, and enhancing systems for scalable success across the firm. Collaborate with leadership...

Denver, CORemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's tackling fraud detection by managing client engagements, analyzing risk patterns, and optimizing machine learning strategies to deliver impactful solutions and operational efficienc...

Mountain View, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$96K - $125K *

Manage implementation processes, leading multiple customer launches, and drive improvements in project efficiency and customer satisfaction. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely, h...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$250K - $300K *

Transform the future of identity and access management by leading strategic initiatives, modernizing legacy systems, and ensuring compliance with evolving security standards. Drive operational effecti...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $220K *

Drive product strategy and development to enhance clinician experience, optimizing patient care through innovative solutions and stakeholder collaboration across a nationwide healthcare network...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in advancing data science initiatives to optimize business profitability and enhance customer experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop insights and solutions usi...

Atlanta, GARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$85K - $110K *

Drive business growth by identifying and qualifying federal procurement opportunities, focusing on healthcare contracts. Collaborate on capture strategies and build partnerships to enhance win probabi...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Elevate category management for data center infrastructure by leading a high-performing team, developing strategic supplier partnerships, and driving innovative sourcing strategies to enhance operatio...

Houston, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Analyze and manage healthcare data, optimizing pipelines and reporting. Collaborate with stakeholders to turn data into actionable insights. Embrace growth in a dynamic environment, taking ownership o...

Earth City, MORemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$148K - $248K *

Unlock your leadership potential by guiding a dynamic sales team in optimizing the adoption of AI-driven DevSecOps solutions for the financial services sector, steering client relationships, and drivi...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $160K *

Transform commercial decision-making by leading global pricing data initiatives, developing analytical capabilities, and creating insights that optimize pricing strategies across diverse business sect...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$114K - $175K *

Elevate our Workers’ Compensation product strategy through regulatory compliance, effective team management, and system alignment. Collaborate cross-functionally to implement state strategies and ensu...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Manage a dynamic sales team to drive adoption of innovative healthcare solutions. Lead recruitment, coaching, and performance management while fostering relationships with key stakeholders to achieve...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$111K - $185K *

Lead digital strategy initiatives, translating clinical and operational priorities into integrated solutions. Manage portfolio governance and drive collaboration across diverse stakeholders to advance...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$131K - $303K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of healthcare analytics, driving innovation and strategy. You will support financial stewardship, operational excellence, and executive communications in a high-vis...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading PMO operations for a complex federal IT program. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure timely execution, effective risk management, and compliance, while maintaining sche...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive strategic initiatives and operational excellence across a global portfolio, partnering with leadership to enhance business performance and deliver measurable outcomes in oncology and rare diseas...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Support clinical studies by assisting with scientific conduct, data reconciliation, and protocol management. Engage with stakeholders to ensure compliance and operational excellence across multiple st...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Drive clinical innovation by supporting the operational delivery of pivotal studies, collaborating cross-functionally, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Play a key role in the medical m...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$114K - $187K *

Champion clinical laboratory operations by managing complex projects, ensuring timely study starts, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful results in precision medicine...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K - $175K *

Join our team to drive the technical direction of our Internal Developer Platform, enhancing workflows and tooling for engineering teams. You'll lead multi-quarter strategies, ensuring reliable delive...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$81K - $138K *

Explore your potential as a Junior Data Scientist, leveraging SQL and Python to transform data into actionable insights. Collaborate with teams to analyze, model, and visualize data, enhancing decisio...

Reston, VARemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.