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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$205K - $278K *

Empower strategic growth by shaping and executing initiatives that drive corporate development. Collaborate closely with C-suite executives, influence key decisions, and lead high-priority projects to...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $220K *

Empower a dynamic team of software engineers to innovate and deliver impactful tech solutions, collaborating with cross-functional partners to enhance pediatric healthcare for children with special ne...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$204K - $290K *

Manage the Resilience Engineering team to enhance system reliability through production load testing and chaos engineering while fostering a proactive safety culture across engineering practices...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$181K - $241K *

Join our team to lead innovative resilience engineering practices, focusing on proactive validation, load testing, and chaos engineering, enhancing the safety and reliability of production systems whi...

CanadaRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$178K - $287K *

Drive innovative machine learning solutions by leading cross-functional teams to deliver real-time safety insights from AI dash cameras, leveraging data from various sources to enhance fleet safety an...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $200K *

Drive the future of AI capability by leading the development of role-specific tools and workflows, ensuring measurable impact and adoption across teams. Collaborate with HR to enhance learning and ope...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of datacenter procurement by driving strategies for critical infrastructure, leading negotiations, and partnering cross-functionally to ensure seamless project execution and cost-effe...

San Jose, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$81K - $138K *

Explore your potential as a Junior Data Scientist, leveraging SQL and Python to transform data into actionable insights. Collaborate with teams to analyze, model, and visualize data, enhancing decisio...

Reston, VARemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$280K - $311K *

Optimize safety evaluations within our Drug Safety team to drive innovative strategies for monitoring and managing clinical risks, ensuring compliance and maintaining high-quality standards in pharmac...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$170K - $200K *

Reimagine your career as a Principal Product Manager, leading the integration of innovative financial data products. Collaborate across teams to enhance user workflows and drive impactful solutions in...

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4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$180K - $220K *

Lead the evaluation of outpatient referrals and inpatient admissions for medical necessity, utilizing guidelines and criteria to ensure quality care. Collaborate with providers and mentor UM nurses to...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$206K - $343K *

Lead the charge in transforming healthcare operations by delivering innovative performance solutions. Drive profitable growth through strategic program management and client engagement, ensuring measu...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading a cutting-edge Clinical Research Laboratory, driving innovation in testing services, and ensuring regulatory compliance while collaborating with diverse stakeholders to enh...

Chandler, AZRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in engineering recruiting by shaping hiring strategies, developing a high-performing team, and enhancing scalable processes to support growth while personally managing senior leadershi...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $160K *

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3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $220K *

Transform data into strategic insights as a Senior Manager, leading advanced analytics initiatives. Oversee model development and deployment, mentor teams, and collaborate cross-functionally to enhanc...

Bentonville, ARRemote

6 days ago

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

$130K - $155K *

Unlock your potential by owning the technical design of a comprehensive data platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver trustworthy data solutions that enhance product performance an...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$183K - $229K *

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Ohio, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Empower your career by leading innovative GTM engineering initiatives. Drive AI workflows, automate marketing processes, and enhance productivity across teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to transfo...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform the IT landscape by leading a dynamic team of product managers and analysts, driving innovation and strategic alignment to enhance enterprise value and ensure compliance while fostering coll...

Atlanta, GARemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$190K - $225K *

Lead the charge in delivering exceptional services to State and Local Government accounts. Drive strategic initiatives, enhance customer satisfaction, and support business development efforts while ma...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$195K - $208K *

Reimagine user experiences by leading design for core product features, ensuring seamless integration and customer delight. Collaborate across teams to enhance engagement and trust, shaping the future...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$150K - $180K *

Lead Corporate FP&A initiatives, driving budgeting, forecasting, and performance management. Oversee financial analysis and reporting while enhancing systems and dashboards for improved decision-makin...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$116K - $193K *

Lead the charge in defining and executing the product strategy for AI and analytics, driving innovation across pharmacy management platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalabl...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K *

Drive your career by leading technical architecture and AI tooling development in a dynamic company transitioning to multi-platform solutions. Collaborate with teams, mentor talent, and engage with en...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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