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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$148K - $175K *

Innovate insights into AI's economic impact by synthesizing diverse data sources, collaborating with experts, and shaping industry narratives to drive strategic executive decisions and elevate market...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $100K *

Elevate insights through strategic data analysis, driving enhancements across multiple departments to optimize operations, automate processes, and empower decision-making with actionable information f...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$85K - $97K *

Analyze, design, and manage data systems to enhance decision-making. Lead data integration, reporting, and analytics initiatives while ensuring database security and data integrity. Collaborate with s...

3 weeks ago

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

$180K - $200K *

Drive impactful analytics solutions by consulting with clients, leading audience strategies, and mentoring teams to enhance business outcomes and foster innovation in marketing analytics...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by driving data science solutions that transform healthcare. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver predictive models, ensuring high-quality data products from inception t...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$213K - $243K *

Champion the development of a robust commercial data strategy, ensuring high-quality, AI-ready data solutions that drive impactful decision-making and enhance commercial performance across the organiz...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team where you'll analyze customer data to drive business success, enhance operational efficiency, and communicate insights with stakeholders through effective visualizations and dashbo...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Champion data-driven strategies to enhance marketing performance, mentor a team, and lead client engagements. Drive analytics, AI, and automation initiatives while ensuring actionable insights and mea...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$140K - $200K *

Innovate and oversee cutting-edge NLP pipelines, owning modeling end-to-end for extracting valuable insights from vast scientific texts. Collaborate closely with engineers and stakeholders to drive im...

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

$187K - $230K *

Elevate your career by leading Clinical Data Management initiatives, ensuring compliance and quality across clinical trials. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive data integrity and operati...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $299K *

Transform data governance by leading teams to optimize processes, enhance data quality, and drive marketing performance. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to implement innovative solutions and ens...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $180K *

Accelerate progress at Army formations by leading the autonomy integration campaign. Drive customer relationships, oversee pipeline management, and convert prototypes into funded positions while shapi...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $210K *

Lead the charge in financial forecasting and analysis, driving strategic decisions that enhance top-line performance. Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to optimize SaaS met...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $210K *

Drive impactful financial analysis and forecasting to enhance business performance. Collaborate with senior leadership and teams to connect key SaaS metrics with strategic decisions, ensuring effectiv...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$92K - $136K *

Help us drive customer success by owning and optimizing digital engagement programs. You'll lead strategy, build automated journeys, and analyze performance to enhance customer experiences and ensure...

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$225K - $300K *

Lead the Data Management organization to define and execute data strategies, enhancing governance, quality, and commercial value across analytical and technical teams. Drive operational excellence and...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by driving cutting-edge research on consumer LLMs, shaping data-driven decisions, and translating findings into impactful products within a dynamic environment. Join us to push the bo...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$268K - $395K *

Lead the charge in shaping AI-driven ads relevance systems, designing and building ML models that enhance personalization and optimize marketplace performance, while collaborating across teams to exec...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$207K - $300K *

Champion the future of AI-generated health guidance by developing critical evaluation frameworks and translating complex data insights into impactful business strategies, influencing stakeholders acro...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$141K - $176K *

Inspire innovation by leading the development of scalable analytic solutions that leverage complex healthcare data. Collaborate across teams to enhance decision-making and drive impactful insights in...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$141K - $176K *

Oversee the development and implementation of scalable analytical workflows, leveraging complex healthcare data to drive innovations and improve patient care outcomes through robust research and colla...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$141K - $176K *

Elevate your career by leading the development of advanced analytic workflows. Drive impactful research using real-world healthcare data, enhancing efficiency and innovation to improve patient care an...

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Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by designing and optimizing data pipelines to enhance foreign assistance analytics. Collaborate with a dynamic team to implement AI tools and ensure data integrity, driving impactful...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$141K - $176K *

Lead the charge in developing and implementing scalable analytic workflows leveraging healthcare data, enhancing innovative strategies for clinical research and commercial projects. Drive impactful in...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $297K *

Transform scientific and business challenges into actionable insights, advancing data strategies, governance, and collaboration across global research teams to enhance innovation and patient outcomes...

3 weeks 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.