Director of Data Science Jobs

Explore Director of Data Science jobs that pay $100,000 or more on Ladders. These senior roles combine technical expertise, business strategy, and people leadership to help organizations turn data into better decisions, products, and results. Browse vetted opportunities across industries and find a position that matches your experience and career goals.

What Does a Director of Data Science Do?

A Director of Data Science leads teams that develop and apply data-driven solutions. Responsibilities often include setting analytics and machine learning strategy, guiding model development, building data science teams, and partnering with executives and department leaders. Directors also help ensure that data initiatives address meaningful business needs and that results are communicated clearly to stakeholders.

Common Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek a strong background in data science, statistics, machine learning, or a related field, along with experience managing technical teams. Relevant skills may include Python or R, statistical modeling, machine learning, data visualization, experimentation, and cloud or data platform technologies. Strategic thinking, communication, and the ability to connect technical work with business outcomes are also important.

Career Opportunities for Data Science Leaders

Director of Data Science roles are available in sectors such as technology, finance, healthcare, retail, and consulting. Depending on the organization, the position may focus on product analytics, artificial intelligence, customer insights, risk, or enterprise data strategy. Some directors advance to vice president or chief data and analytics leadership roles as they take on broader organizational responsibility.

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Ladders helps experienced professionals explore vetted jobs paying $100,000 or more. Search Director of Data Science openings to compare opportunities, review role requirements, and identify positions where you can shape data strategy and lead high-impact teams.

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$164K - $193K *

Unlock potential by leveraging data to drive strategic insights and decision-making. Engage with cross-functional teams, develop AI/ML models, and communicate complex analysis to stakeholders while me...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$183K - $257K *

Transform the future of AI in healthcare by architecting scalable, agent-based solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to turn innovative concepts into reliable products that enhance user w...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $220K *

Champion data-driven innovation by leading advanced predictive analytics and modeling initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance strategic decision-making and drive business growth with im...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$203K - $299K *

Join a skilled team to design and implement causal ML systems that optimize marketplace decisions. Utilize advanced methods to influence consumer lifecycle strategies while collaborating across functi...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$203K - $299K *

Unlock potential by designing and building causal ML systems that drive impactful decisions in a high-scale consumer marketplace, collaborating with a senior team of experts across multiple functions...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$203K - $299K *

Build impactful causal ML systems to enhance marketplace decisions. Collaborate with experts to design frameworks and translate models into production, optimizing growth and addressing complex challen...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$203K - $299K *

Engage with a team of experts to design and deploy causal machine learning systems that drive strategic decisions in a large-scale consumer marketplace, enhancing metrics like promotions, retention, a...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$203K - $299K *

Accelerate your career by building causal ML systems that drive impactful marketplace decisions. Join a dynamic team of experts at the forefront of causal inference, influencing strategies across New...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$232K - $290K *

Lead the charge in optimizing workforce operations and analytics for multi-condition health care services. Develop strategies for capacity planning, staffing, and analytics to drive efficiency and sup...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $155K *

Unlock the potential of data in synthetic biology by developing advanced data-analysis pipelines, collaborating with experts to derive insights from complex biological data and drive innovation in com...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Drive the technical strategy for risk monitoring, leveraging data science and machine learning to develop predictive models, enhance performance, and deliver impactful insights across enterprise envir...

Bethesda, MDRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $145K *

Accelerate progress at a dynamic organization by driving the technical roadmap for risk monitoring, crafting advanced predictive models, and leading a talented data science team to optimize performanc...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$251K - $351K *

Join a team that's redefining player engagement through innovative data strategies. Lead the development of data products and capabilities that enhance player personalization and lifecycle management...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$120K - $145K *

Champion data infrastructure and pipeline solutions for AI accreditation, ensuring compliance and reliability across security domains. Collaborate with team members to deliver seamless sensor data mov...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Transform data operations into actionable insights within a dynamic team. Leverage your expertise in knowledge management, data governance, and project coordination to enhance decision-making and stre...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

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

$234K - $250K *

Empower the future of oncology by leading pharmacometrics strategies that drive model-informed drug development, ensuring efficient clinical progress and regulatory success through collaboration and i...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your expertise in data analysis and psychometrics to drive innovative assessment solutions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance educational outcomes through advan...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate your career by leveraging advanced analytics and machine learning to drive innovation and enhance customer experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop impactful data-dri...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Unlock innovative data-driven solutions by developing and deploying machine learning models. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experiences and drive business decisions in a d...

Markham, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in building a robust Revenue Intelligence infrastructure that transforms data into actionable insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify marketplace trends and optim...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$115K - $175K *

Lead and innovate within our ML Operations team, driving scalable machine learning solutions. Oversee a talented group while ensuring robust integration of ML technologies, optimizing performance, and...

San Ramon, CARemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$170K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of business intelligence and analytics. Lead the strategy and evolution of enterprise platforms, ensuring scalability, security, and operational excellence to emp...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$112K - $161K *

Unlock potential by leading data-driven strategies for enterprise clients in health and wellness. Drive insights from analytics to optimize marketing campaigns and enhance client engagement through ef...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing data management and analysis for critical defense operations. You'll support the Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management Division by implement...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$196K - $342K *

Transform workforce intelligence by spearheading the HR data science strategy. Lead a team to drive impactful analytics and AI initiatives that enhance HR capabilities and foster ethical and responsib...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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

    A Director of Data Science sets direction for data science and analytics initiatives, leads technical teams, and works with business leaders to apply data, statistics, and machine learning to organizational goals.

  • What qualifications are common for Director of Data Science jobs?question toggle

    Employers typically look for substantial experience in data science or a related discipline, a track record leading teams, and expertise in areas such as statistical modeling, machine learning, and data strategy. Requirements vary by company and industry.

  • What skills are important for a Director of Data Science?question toggle

    Commonly valued skills include machine learning, programming, statistical analysis, data visualization, experimentation, team leadership, strategic planning, and clear communication with technical and nontechnical stakeholders.

  • What industries hire Directors of Data Science?question toggle

    Technology, finance, healthcare, retail, consulting, and many other industries hire data science leaders to support product development, customer insights, forecasting, risk management, and business strategy.

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

    Compensation varies by employer, location, industry, and experience. Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more; review individual listings for salary details.