Director, Data Scientist Jobs

Explore Director, Data Scientist opportunities for experienced leaders ready to shape data strategy and guide high-impact teams. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including senior roles across data science, analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.

What Does a Director of Data Science Do?

Directors of data science set the vision for how an organization uses data to make decisions and build products. They lead data scientists and cross-functional partners, prioritize analytical initiatives, and connect technical work to business goals. Depending on the organization, the title may appear as Director of Data Science, Director of Data Scientists, or Director, Data Scientist.

Common Responsibilities

  • Develop data science strategy and roadmaps aligned with organizational priorities.
  • Manage, mentor, and grow teams of data scientists and analytical leaders.
  • Oversee machine learning, statistical modeling, experimentation, and predictive analytics initiatives.
  • Partner with product, engineering, finance, marketing, and executive teams.
  • Communicate findings, risks, and recommendations to technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
  • Promote responsible data practices, model quality, and effective governance.

Skills and Experience Employers Seek

Employers commonly look for a strong background in data science or a related quantitative field, demonstrated leadership experience, and the ability to turn complex analysis into measurable outcomes. Useful capabilities include statistical modeling, machine learning, data engineering fluency, experimentation, communication, strategic planning, and team development. Requirements vary by company, industry, and role.

Find Director, Data Scientist Jobs on Ladders

Browse vetted professional opportunities and compare roles by responsibilities, required experience, industry, and location. Search Ladders to discover Director, Data Scientist jobs and other senior data science leadership positions paying $100,000 or more.

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$128K - $160K *

Manage the integration and presentation of financial data within a leading market intelligence platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance search and agentic capabilities, ensuring da...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$111K - $139K *

Lead the charge in defining and enhancing financial data search capabilities, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver actionable insights and improve user experience across the platform...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$134K - $249K *

Elevate product performance across multiple lines of business by leading strategic initiatives, analyzing metrics, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance outcomes for specialty healt...

Florida, USRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in developing and overseeing scientific content across multiple therapeutic areas, ensuring high-quality contributions and strategic client interactions to drive growth and innovation...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $300K *

Partner with us to tackle complex data challenges and enhance frontier AI model performance. In this critical role, engage with leading AI labs to design innovative datasets and environments while tra...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $185K *

Join a team that's shaping strategic direction and driving growth across multi-account projects in medical affairs. In this senior leadership role, you'll enhance client relationships, develop teams...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$124K - $137K *

Join a team that's driving innovative media strategies for a diverse portfolio of DTC brands. Elevate client relationships and connect performance metrics to business outcomes across multiple media ch...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Lead the AI/ML product strategy across multiple business units, driving integration and data-centric solutions that enhance customer value and revenue growth through innovative workflows and collabora...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$229K - $310K *

Drive project management and business development to enhance operational efficiency in life sciences R&D, while leading diverse teams and ensuring profitability through strategic customer engagement a...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$152K - $283K *

Accelerate analytics governance and operations by leading initiatives that enhance decision-making processes, streamline reporting, and modernize workflows across teams, ensuring effective collaborati...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$129K - $162K *

Unlock potential by leading enterprise-wide Cost of Care solutions. Drive scalability, optimize deployment, and enhance operational effectiveness across diverse markets, collaborating with stakeholder...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Unlock innovative AI/ML solutions by designing, developing, and deploying advanced models. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data analysis and automate processes, driving intelligent...

Sterling, VARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion client relationships and optimize pharmaceutical distribution projects, leveraging extensive industry expertise to deliver high-quality solutions and insights while managing multiple accounts...

Florida, USRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$130K - $155K *

Unlock your potential by leading a dynamic Data Science team to transform commercial challenges into impactful, scalable solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive data-driven decision-making a...

Ontario, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$130K - $155K *

Join a dynamic team to transform commercial challenges into impactful Data Science solutions. Lead and mentor Data Scientists while collaborating with stakeholders to embed predictive models that driv...

Wilmington, DERemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $145K *

Transform complex data into actionable insights by leveraging your ML engineering expertise and research mindset. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and deploy high-quality models acro...

New York City, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive operational excellence by managing initiatives for machine learning models and AI features. Collaborate across teams to optimize processes, monitor KPIs, and enhance data-driven decision-making...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $150K *

Lead the charge in integrating complex hospital data systems into Astra OS. Own end-to-end data pipelines, collaborate with customers, and design scalable solutions that enhance healthcare operations...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$177K - $221K *

Champion regulatory excellence by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance, and driving successful oncology drug development through strategic planning and expert guidance...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in delivering exceptional client services for high-value accounts. Develop integrated marketing strategies, oversee multidisciplinary teams, and drive account growth while ensuring qua...

Lanham, MDRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$148K - $175K *

Lead strategic initiatives and operational excellence across client portfolios, ensuring governance, performance management, and continuous improvement. Drive client satisfaction and financial account...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$143K - $286K *

Lead the charge in developing scalable machine learning solutions for personalization and ad targeting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle complex problems, set technical standards, and...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Transform the energy & utilities landscape by leading OT and infrastructure workstreams throughout the private equity investment lifecycle, driving diligence, integration, and value creation for criti...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $170K *

Partner with us to enhance consultant relationships in healthcare. Drive business growth by cultivating partnerships, optimizing engagement strategies, and aligning internal teams to effectively posit...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $125K *

Manage a team of medical writers to develop impactful scientific content, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Collaborate with clients and cross-functional teams to drive medical strategies and delivera...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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