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.

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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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$150K - $180K *

Partner with us to lead financial strategy and analysis, driving performance management and decision support. Collaborate with executives to translate business goals into actionable financial plans an...

Tucson, AZRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join us in providing strategic financial leadership to enhance planning, forecasting, and performance management. Collaborate with executives to translate business strategies into actionable financial...

Maitland, FLRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $273K *

Innovate advanced people analytics strategies to uncover insights, drive workforce solutions, and enhance employee experience. Lead complex analyses, translating business challenges into actionable fr...

San Antonio, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Drive enterprise pipeline growth by leading integrated campaigns and demand generation strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize sales processes and build a high-performing marke...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$72K - $90K *

Lead data-driven insights to enhance business performance, collaborating across teams to support strategic initiatives. Utilize technical skills in SQL, Python, and data visualization to drive impactf...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $100K *

Transform software delivery by managing cross-functional teams, aligning sprints, and optimizing project timelines. Drive clarity in processes and foster collaboration to ensure successful product exe...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in building AI agent discovery across cloud platforms and endpoints. Develop security assessments for AI agents that enhance the overall governance within our AI security framework, re...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in defining and executing critical technical programs, enhancing research infrastructure while ensuring impactful collaboration across teams. Empower researchers to translate their wor...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$175K - $210K *

Shape the future of product-led growth by leveraging AI to enhance customer experiences. Lead cross-functional teams to drive acquisition, engagement, and retention through innovative product strategi...

San Diego, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining audience measurement through data science. As a Senior Data Scientist, you'll independently manage audience products, translating complex data into actionable insights th...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$159K - $188K *

Transform audience and measurement products by independently owning the full lifecycle, from problem framing to delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data-driven advertising sol...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$97K - $133K *

Empower your career by managing data lifecycles, ensuring data accessibility, and driving business insights through innovative data solutions and architectures. Collaborate across teams to enhance dat...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$185K - $344K *

Lead the charge in advancing enterprise field intelligence strategies, ensuring a unified approach to customer engagement and decision support across multiple therapeutic areas, while driving actionab...

East Hanover, NJRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Shape the future of brand strategy by leading integrated initiatives, translating insights into actionable plans, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions across as...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Drive the future of AI & Analytics by leading client relationships, providing strategic guidance, and delivering innovative solutions. Leverage your expertise to enhance service delivery and ensure al...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$137K - $231K *

Optimize data infrastructure and AI solutions to drive impactful analytics and automation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect scalable data models and pipelines, ensuring high-qualit...

Austin, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$230K - $322K *

Lead the development of machine learning models to enhance advertiser insights, optimizing campaign performance through advanced forecasting and scenario analysis. Collaborate across teams to drive im...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$150K *

Oversee a dynamic team to execute media strategies, optimize campaigns, and ensure resource alignment with business goals, driving performance and compliance across various advertising channels...

New York, NYRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $120K *

Drive your career forward by joining a dynamic team focused on defining AI and data requirements for mission-critical initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate operational needs into act...

Chicago, ILRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to design and optimize scalable data solutions that enhance healthcare technology platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and drive informed dec...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$137K - $231K *

Lead the charge in architecting a robust data infrastructure that powers AI and analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform complex business challenges into scalable data solutions...

Dallas, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$137K - $231K *

Accelerate your career by architecting data solutions that drive AI and analytics at scale. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform complex business challenges into impactful data product...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$137K - $231K *

Help us build a robust data foundation for AI and analytics at scale. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect data pipelines and models, transforming complex business challenges into impa...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$198K - $230K *

Drive innovation in metabolic health by integrating clinical expertise with cutting-edge technology, collaborating with diverse teams to enhance product offerings that support health insights in a dyn...

San Francisco, CARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$190K - $230K *

Shape the future of scientific services by leading global product strategy, driving revenue growth, and ensuring operational excellence. Collaborate with experts to deliver innovative solutions that m...

Massachusetts, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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