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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$207K - $300K *

Transform your career by joining a dynamic team focused on pioneering data-driven solutions. Leverage your expertise in analytics and machine learning to drive innovation in search quality, impacting...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$146K - $221K *

Reimagine the future of HR by architecting innovative tech solutions that enhance workflows. Collaborate with diverse teams to implement AI-powered tools, driving measurable productivity and transform...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Join as a Technical Project Manager to lead IT project coordination, ensuring successful delivery through effective communication with clients and teams while fostering project management talent for f...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $350K *

Accelerate growth in AI services by defining and executing go-to-market strategies, driving client engagement, and shaping high-value opportunities in Consumer Services and CPG industries, while foste...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$160K - $190K *

Unlock potential by leading cross-functional data product teams to drive analytics and AI capabilities, shaping strategies that enhance decision-making across diverse business lines in a dynamic finan...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$148K - $214K *

Lead strategic analytics initiatives to enhance consumer engagement and optimize marketing decisions across brands. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate data insights into actionable s...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$148K - $214K *

Drive impactful consumer engagement through advanced analytics, partnering with brands to translate data into actionable insights. Shape strategies that enhance media effectiveness and optimize decisi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $200K *

Shape the future of data-driven decision-making by leading cross-functional teams to develop innovative data products that enhance analytics and operational efficiency across diverse business lines in...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $125K *

Optimize data management processes to enhance client insights and reporting. Lead a team in developing dashboards, ensuring data integrity, and implementing governance practices while collaborating wi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$70K - $125K *

Join a team that's driving data excellence by leading dashboard initiatives, managing data workflows, and ensuring data integrity for impactful insights in a dynamic healthcare environment...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$70K - $125K *

Champion data excellence by leading dashboard initiatives and managing analytics teams. Drive insights for healthcare clients through data governance, quality assurance, and strategic partnerships, en...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$90K - $120K *

Transform data into actionable insights by leading predictive modeling and marketing strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer targeting and campaign performance, driving...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$200K - $300K *

Lead a dynamic team of engineers in developing cutting-edge autonomous vehicle navigation solutions. Shape the technical direction, ensuring reliable and safe operations in complex environments throug...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $160K *

Join our team to lead data strategy and governance initiatives, driving client success through innovative solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle complex challenges and enhance op...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Drive the product narrative for a comprehensive identity security platform. Lead marketing initiatives across business units while ensuring cohesive messaging and competitive positioning to enhance ma...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$235K - $265K *

Engage with a data engineering team that transforms analytics and machine learning through a robust platform. Own the entire data stack while driving high-scale data solutions for a business serving o...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$235K - $265K *

Transform data engineering by leading the design and build of a state-of-the-art platform powering analytics and ML. Collaborate across teams to create efficient, scalable systems that support million...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$250K - $275K *

Transform the future of drug development by leading Analytical Development for small molecules and oligonucleotides. Drive scientific strategy, build a high-performing team, and ensure regulatory read...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $225K *

Drive impactful data science strategies by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance advertiser engagement and influence product development, ensuring optimal use of Moloco Ads solutions fo...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $225K *

Accelerate progress at our data science team by bridging advertiser goals with product strategy. Utilize your technical expertise to co-create frameworks, drive global engagement, and influence produc...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $228K *

Lead the charge in delivering high-quality biostatistical analyses for clinical studies, ensuring scientific integrity and collaboration across teams to translate innovative science into impactful med...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $132K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of AI innovation, developing and deploying advanced machine learning solutions. Collaborate with experts to transform research into scalable applications, shaping t...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$252K - $336K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance AI models for customer-specific workflows. Leverage your expertise in post-training and evaluation to drive model quality and reliability, collaborating with researchers...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$252K - $336K *

Drive the adaptation of advanced AI models to meet customer-specific needs, ensuring reliable workflows and high-quality outputs through expert post-training and evaluation techniques in a collaborati...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Grow your career by delivering actionable insights that drive strategic goals. Collaborate with business leaders to optimize KPIs and foster a data-driven culture through hands-on analytics and robust...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.