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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$180K - $200K *

Advance your career by embedding within client teams to deliver impactful AI solutions. Collaborate closely with stakeholders, tackle real-world challenges, and drive innovation in production environm...

New York, NYRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$188K - $235K *

Develop AI-powered systems from concept to production, collaborating with clients to identify needs, prototype solutions, and ensure quality. Engage closely with users to iterate and enhance product f...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Drive the future of portfolio management by leading AI-enabled product strategies. Collaborate across teams to transform insights into actionable decisions, ensuring customer success and product adopt...

Jersey City, NJRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$202K - $213K *

Lead a dynamic team of product marketers to shape the future of advertising strategies, ensuring seamless product launches and cohesive messaging that drives market leadership and enhances advertiser...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$203K - $214K *

Transform the Ads ecosystem by leading a team of product marketers to create cohesive go-to-market strategies, ensuring seamless product launches and a strong narrative that drives advertiser engageme...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$95K - $115K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of marketing and data analytics. As a key player, you'll build reporting functions, define KPIs, and drive insights that empower teams across the organization t...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Drive enterprise growth by engaging top health system executives, transforming clinical outcomes through innovative solutions, and building strategic partnerships to expand market presence and adoptio...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $155K *

Accelerate financial transformation by leading planning systems architecture and a team of analysts. Drive scalable reporting and data integration to support strategic decision-making for senior leade...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Empower consumer experiences by leading product strategy and execution for innovative genomics solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user satisfaction and drive adoption throug...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$211K - $285K *

Lead the charge in late-phase oncology clinical development, collaborating across teams to design and deliver impactful results. Provide expertise in clinical trial science and data analysis, ensuring...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Lead the financial planning and analysis function, establishing processes and insights to support divisional leadership. Drive strategic financial decisions and enhance operational efficiency while ma...

Langley, BCRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Elevate your career by developing and executing impactful paid social media campaigns. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize strategies, leveraging analytics to maximize reach and ROI wh...

New York, NYRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in expanding into new healthcare verticals by developing and executing go-to-market strategies, managing partnerships, and driving campaign performance. Collaborate with cross-function...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$183K - $228K *

Drive strategic financial insights as a key partner to the go-to-market teams, owning revenue forecasts and investment economics. Collaborate with leadership to shape long-term growth strategies and e...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $189K *

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United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $200K *

Lead the charge in developing competitive oncology strategies, ensuring client needs are met through collaboration and expertise. Drive business development and enhance client relations while overseei...

Raleigh, NCRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K - $185K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Marketing Analytics Manager, driving marketing performance measurement and insights. Collaborate cross-functionally to build impactful reporting and attribution models...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

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United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $190K *

Lead the charge in advancing analytical development strategies for small molecule drug substances and products, ensuring compliance and quality across the product lifecycle while collaborating with cr...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$128K - $214K *

Help us shape the future of data science by developing advanced analytics and machine learning solutions for federal clients. Collaborate with a dynamic team to drive impactful data-driven decisions a...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $190K *

Transform the future of remote sensing by leading research and algorithm development. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance EO/IR systems, applying advanced analytics to support critical...

Dayton, OHRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $85K *

Join a dynamic team to lead a national initiative enhancing AI literacy across PK-12 education. Collaborate with educators and stakeholders to develop interdisciplinary resources and frameworks, ensur...

Chicago, ILRemote

6 days ago

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

$125K - $132K *

Champion the design of agent-ready workflows by translating complex business processes into clear requirements. Collaborate with product teams to enhance AI capabilities and ensure seamless human-agen...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing client financial performance through accurate forecasting, variance analysis, and innovative automation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive budg...

Chicago, ILRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $160K *

Analyze complex operational data to drive insights and improve customer outcomes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, lead impactful analyses, and create self-service analytics tools to enhance d...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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