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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$130K - $160K *

Shape the future of clinical data management by building robust systems and ensuring high-quality, submission-ready data across all phases of clinical studies. Lead vendor relationships and establish...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$122K - $199K *

Join a team that's transforming work through AI solutions. As a Data Scientist, you'll lead projects from scoping to deployment, collaborating with clients and teams to create scalable data-driven sol...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$122K - $199K *

The Data Scientist - Forward Deployed Engineer will work directly with clients and internal teams to build and deploy AI-powered solutions, managing projects from scoping to deployment. This hybrid ro...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Unlock your potential by joining a dynamic team focused on leveraging AI to enhance pricing strategies in insurance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and ensure the successf...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Drive your career forward by leveraging advanced AI to enhance pricing programs. Join a new, dynamic team focused on building evaluations that ensure AI delivers value and accuracy, shaping the future...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of AI and insurance pricing by leading a new team to develop advanced evaluations for AI applications, ensuring swift and confident rollout of innovative pricin...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Champion the integration of advanced AI in pricing programs, collaborating across teams to enhance rollout speed and accuracy. Drive innovation in model evaluation and risk assessment, shaping the fut...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$129K - $152K *

Unlock potential by joining our dynamic Data Science team to develop and deploy AI and machine learning models that drive business success. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform complex...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$222K - $242K *

Lead the charge in acquiring and securing clinical datasets to enhance the Ceribell EEG platform. Collaborate with researchers and hospitals to drive data integration, ensuring high-quality data for a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$179K - $204K *

Transform data into actionable insights by leveraging advanced analytics and machine learning. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance credit decisioning through innovative data strategies...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$215K - $245K *

Join a team that's redefining credit decisioning by integrating alternative data. As a Data Scientist, you'll collaborate cross-functionally to build scalable models and systems, driving insights from...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in research technology and data management. Lead strategic initiatives, optimize research workflows, and collaborate with stakeholders to enhance scientific produ...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $140K *

Lead the design and optimization of cloud-based data pipelines, enhancing infrastructure for large-scale datasets while providing technical leadership and ensuring operational readiness in a collabora...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$88K - $141K *

Innovate with a team that builds scalable data solutions, enhances decision-making, and drives impactful enterprise products. Lead technical initiatives while mentoring engineers and improving systems...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$160K - $190K *

Transform consumer lending analytics by leading a cross-functional team to enhance credit strategies, optimize pricing, and drive growth. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement initiatives that im...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$175K - $218K *

Join a team that's redefining revenue growth through innovative ML solutions. As a Lead Data Scientist, you'll drive impactful monetization strategies for millions of users, collaborating across teams...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to shape the future of data engineering and analytics. Leverage your expertise to design, manage, and modernize enterprise data platforms using Microsoft tools, driving impactful d...

4 weeks ago

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

$130K - $160K *

Lead the charge in designing and managing scalable enterprise data platforms using Azure and Microsoft Fabric, combining technical expertise with strong data governance and stakeholder leadership to a...

4 weeks ago

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

$165K - $175K *

Empower progress at the forefront of data product management, leading the development of innovative solutions. Drive product success through strategic oversight, client engagement, and cross-functiona...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $205K *

Drive impactful data strategies as you lead analytics for our omnichannel growth. Collaborate with executives to shape decisions, optimize marketing investments, and enhance customer insights across D...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$124K - $174K *

Optimize advanced analytics and AI solutions to drive data-informed decision-making, bridging technical capabilities with commercial goals. Lead cross-functional teams to enhance sales growth and inno...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Shape your career by collaborating with engineers to develop and automate data-driven optimization and predictive models, enhancing capacity planning and operational efficiency in dynamic environments...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$167K - $190K *

Lead impactful genomic studies in Oncology, interpreting NGS data to drive biological insights and propose novel experiments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative drug strateg...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$167K - $190K *

Elevate the future of oncology by analyzing NGS data to drive key insights and innovative strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle complex biological questions while contributing...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by developing and deploying innovative AI applications that leverage machine learning and generative AI. Collaborate across teams to transform cutting-edge research into impactful pro...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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