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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$152K - $283K *

Drive operational excellence in data operations, ensuring stability and trust. Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve issues and enhance data quality while maintaining scalability. Lead continuous...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Drive success by building a robust data foundation for the go-to-market team, enhancing performance measurement and systems architecture to empower sales and revenue strategies with reliable data...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$203K - $299K *

Innovate personalized shopping experiences by developing and implementing advanced machine learning solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance consumer engagement and drive impactfu...

4 days ago

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

$149K - $198K *

Join a team that's redefining performance evaluation for autonomous systems. Lead initiatives to enhance testing methodologies, ensuring rigorous, data-driven insights that support safe and efficient...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$155K - $180K *

Join a team that's transforming homeowners insurance through advanced loss cost modeling. Lead the design and deployment of predictive models, enhancing pricing strategies and driving impactful busine...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $160K *

Elevate your career by leading loss cost modeling for homeowners insurance. Drive predictive model development and enhance pricing strategies while collaborating cross-functionally to deliver impactfu...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $160K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative loss cost modeling for homeowners insurance. Drive predictive analytics, enhance pricing strategies, and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver impactful b...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$155K - $180K *

Drive impactful loss cost modeling for homeowners insurance, leading the design and deployment of predictive models. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance pricing strategies and develop scalable a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$152K - $190K *

Innovate with us to drive impactful Data & AI solutions, managing the full machine learning lifecycle from model conception to deployment, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance cu...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$184K - $265K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of go-to-market strategy and revenue planning. Lead initiatives across pricing, market segmentation, and sales productivity while driving impactful outcomes that...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in demand generation strategy and execution, driving pipeline growth through innovative campaigns while managing a high-performing marketing team and collaborating cross-functionally f...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$148K - $224K *

Help us unlock the potential of therapeutic programs by leading project management across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring timely delivery, resource allocation, and clear communication with internal...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$163K - $236K *

Drive impactful data science initiatives to enhance product strategies and optimize business performance through advanced analytics and modeling techniques. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock insights as you analyze and visualize complex datasets, driving critical decision-making for an Intelligence Community agency. Collaborate with teams to deliver actionable intelligence through...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $210K *

Partner with us to lead transformative technical engagements that shape AI system deployment and enhance customer experiences through innovative solutions, system performance analysis, and strategic a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Transform data operations by architecting scalable solutions that enhance fan engagement and analytics. Collaborate across teams to integrate systems, ensure data integrity, and drive AI initiatives...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$145K - $209K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of machine learning and software engineering, driving innovative solutions for ticketing optimization, personalization, and fraud detection. Collaborate across...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$145K - $209K *

Grow innovative software solutions in an agile environment, empowering users through seamless ticketing experiences while leveraging cutting-edge technologies and fostering teamwork across disciplines...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$206K - $292K *

Optimize product strategies using advanced statistics and machine learning to drive efficiency and growth. Collaborate across functions, present insights, and mentor team members while analyzing compl...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$282K - $414K *

Lead the Causal ML pod, shaping technical strategy and architecture to build a durable company-level causal value metric influencing key business decisions and optimizing marketplace dynamics...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$282K - $414K *

Drive the technical vision for causal machine learning systems, shaping the future of value measurement across products and teams. Lead innovative projects to ensure consistent decision-making based o...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$282K - $414K *

Drive the development of innovative causal decision systems that empower teams with robust metrics and strategies to enhance product value and optimize marketplace health across multiple verticals...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$282K - $414K *

Join a team that sets the technical vision for causal ML, leading innovative modeling and value metrics essential for data-driven decision-making across diverse marketplaces and product applications w...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$93K - $136K *

Unlock potential by leading informatics architecture for a major NIH data repository. Collaborate with researchers to enhance data accessibility and analysis, utilizing advanced computational skills t...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$145K - $175K *

Lead execution of data strategy and governance for a large federal IT program, ensuring data quality, security, and interoperability while collaborating with diverse teams of stakeholders to promote t...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.