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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$125K *

Lead the charge in medical strategy by collaborating with teams to shape innovative brand tactics, enhancing agency-client relationships and driving research initiatives in a fast-paced environment to...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$238K - $311K *

Transform data governance by leading enterprise strategies, ensuring data quality, and driving AI readiness. Collaborate across teams to establish policies, enhance metadata platforms, and foster a cu...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Unlock potential by leading advanced analytics and AI solutions, collaborating with clients to develop predictive models and generative AI systems that drive strategic business insights and enhance de...

Toronto, ONRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in enhancing health, safety, and environmental performance across data center construction projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with OSHA standards and drive continuou...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $118K *

Join a dynamic team to deliver impactful data analysis and reporting solutions, enhancing operational efficiency and decision-making through the Microsoft Power Platform and hands-on analytical suppor...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$191K - $223K *

Join our innovative Payments team to develop AI-driven solutions that enhance payment experiences, prevent fraud, and optimize transaction processes, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$142K - $178K *

Engage with enterprise clients by owning the full sales cycle, identifying growth opportunities, and leading implementations. Collaborate with teams to enhance sales processes and become an expert in...

Massachusetts, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $184K *

Empower data-driven decisions by designing advanced analytics engines and AI solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to create effective models, optimize retrieval performance, and promote data liter...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$164K - $339K *

Elevate our Trust and Safety initiatives by leveraging data science to proactively manage risks and enhance product quality. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive insights that shape user experience...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$157K - $283K *

Lead the charge in driving business growth by developing strategic partnerships and innovative solutions for federal clients, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional res...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$180K - $212K *

Unlock potential by conducting deep analyses and building ML models to drive data-driven decisions. Collaborate across teams to enhance product insights and influence strategic direction through rigor...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Shape the future of higher education by leading strategic initiatives and government affairs. Collaborate across teams to drive revenue opportunities and influence policy, ensuring impactful solutions...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$500K+*

Lead the transformation of media ingestion and distribution systems, driving automated, AI-powered workflows that enhance efficiency and accelerate content delivery to a global audience. Collaborate a...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$123K - $218K *

Take ownership of complex project delivery across multiple teams, ensuring timely execution of high-stakes initiatives. Collaborate with engineers and researchers to optimize project management practi...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$230K - $322K *

Unlock the future of ad creative by architecting advanced generative workflows and editing systems. Collaborate across teams to enhance ad performance while ensuring brand safety and compliance in a f...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$107K - $192K *

Lead the charge in transforming operational data into actionable insights that enhance sales and profits. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive measurable improvements and support strategic...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$201K - $251K *

Join us to lead cross-functional project management in a dynamic biotech environment. Drive global commercialization initiatives, ensuring alignment and execution across teams while enhancing operatio...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $140K *

Lead the charge in managing strategic clinical programs and customer relationships. Drive adoption, optimize workflows, and ensure account growth while delivering measurable value and fostering collab...

Boston, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$199K - $269K *

Grow your career with a leadership role in AI Digital Product Management, driving strategy and innovation across a portfolio of AI products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$196K - $309K *

Lead the design and implementation of advanced knowledge graph solutions, enhancing personal work contexts and integrations across teams, while delivering scalable, low-latency APIs. Mentor engineers...

RemoteRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$117K - $234K *

Elevate your career by developing cutting-edge AI models that enhance customer experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to turn complex challenges into scalable solutions, driving innovati...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

2 days ago

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

$135K - $227K *

Lead the strategy and execution of workforce management for customer operations, optimizing staffing and performance through data-driven insights. Collaborate with senior leaders to enhance service le...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$117K - $180K *

Engage with clients to drive revenue growth through innovative consumer insights and data solutions. As a key player, you'll build relationships, identify opportunities, and lead the sales process to...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$204K - $340K *

Lead the charge in generating impactful real-world evidence to support oncology products, ensuring alignment with market needs and regulatory requirements while collaborating across teams to drive evi...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in optimizing project management processes for a VHA client team. Utilize your expertise to enhance strategic planning, decision-making, and execution while collaborating with senior s...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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