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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$160K - $200K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of AI by developing robust machine learning solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and usability of advanced systems, and driv...

Austin, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$187K - $314K *

Lead the transformation of business strategy into AI solutions, driving measurable value through cross-functional collaboration and execution excellence. Engage with stakeholders to prioritize initiat...

Lansing, MIRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$172K - $202K *

Lead the charge in delivering impactful research and insights in analytics and AI. Collaborate with clients to identify needs, drive strategies, and produce high-quality content that shapes market tre...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$155K - $165K *

Develop a cutting-edge data ecosystem as a Senior Data Engineer, enhancing analytics, reporting, and machine learning. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create efficient pipelines and accessi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$136K - $206K *

Join a team that's dedicated to building and evaluating AI solutions, leveraging your expertise in data science and machine learning to drive impactful projects and enhance system reliability within e...

Framingham, MARemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $140K *

Drive innovative media strategies for healthcare clients, leveraging audience insights and performance data. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance planning processes and deliver impactful...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $100K *

Transform data into actionable insights, empowering operational leaders to enhance client performance and uncover strategic opportunities across diverse datasets and analytical challenges...

Irving, TXRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$216K - $236K *

Join a team that's redefining AI product management by driving ROI through innovative solutions. Lead the development of AI capabilities that enhance Alteryx workflows, ensuring faster, better, and ch...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$152K - $205K *

Join our team to optimize fraud detection models, transforming data into actionable insights. Collaborate across departments to enhance risk management and ensure robust protection against evolving fr...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$111K - $167K *

Develop AI workflows by implementing and testing LLM, RAG, and agent-based solutions. Collaborate with teams to evaluate approaches and improve retrieval quality, ensuring effective application of gen...

Framingham, MARemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$466K - $500K+*

Elevate your career by designing and deploying ML models that transform advertiser requests into optimized media plans, collaborating with a dynamic team to drive innovation and enhance decision-makin...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in quality and validation readiness for complex programs, uniting Engineering, Product, and Customer Success teams. Utilize AI and automation to streamline processes, enhance delivery...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Join a dynamic team to lead data and AI initiatives in Financial Services, partnering with senior executives to drive strategic transformations and deliver value through innovative solutions and deep...

Branford, CTRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead the development of a comprehensive data strategy, focusing on modern architecture and tools. Drive real-time insights and decision-making while managing a high-performing team to enhance the orga...

Glendale, CARemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Lead transformative data and AI initiatives in Financial Services, partnering with C-level executives to drive strategic value. Oversee project portfolios and mentor consultants, leveraging deep exper...

Toronto, ONRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $105K *

Pioneer innovative solutions as you apply advanced analytics to evaluate energy strategies, manage projects, and lead research efforts for utility and government clients, driving sustainability and ef...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$171K - $190K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and implementation of scalable data platforms. Drive innovation in cloud data architecture and pipeline automation, collaborating across teams to deliver impactf...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock the potential of data as a senior data scientist, transforming U.S. Army enterprise data into impactful analytical products and workflows, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to dri...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $225K *

Lead the charge in shaping strategic program management across a diverse client portfolio. Oversee a team of professionals to ensure excellence in execution, governance, and client engagement while dr...

Boston, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $190K *

Join a team that's transforming clinical trials through advanced data science. Drive the development of predictive models and machine learning algorithms to enhance patient enrollment and trial manage...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$186K - $233K *

Empower the future of real-world analytics by leading programming activities for observational studies, ensuring high-quality deliverables through collaboration with cross-functional teams and innovat...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's driving growth in the biopharmaceutical sector by developing strategic business relationships, prospecting new clients, and leading sales initiatives to achieve organizational objec...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $160K *

Tackle complex optimization challenges by developing scalable decision systems in supply chain operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance analytical models, ensuring alignment with...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $235K *

Drive product excellence by owning the lifecycle and security of high-performance client SaaS platforms hosted on AWS. Lead a dedicated team to optimize operations, ensure compliance, and deliver seam...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$201K - $251K *

Lead strategic forecasting initiatives to drive decision-making in oncology. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop long-term models and communicate insights that shape product and portfol...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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