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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$138K - $165K *

Drive innovative applied research in computer vision and ML, tackling complex visual understanding challenges across industries. Lead projects from concept to deployment, mentoring junior scientists w...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$172K - $203K *

Empower the distribution strategy by designing and managing rate content across channels, ensuring accurate delivery and partner trust. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build scalable progra...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $175K *

Shape the strategic vision for data products, leading a high-performing team to drive data-informed decisions and enhance product strategy. Collaborate cross-functionally to establish data governance...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$114K - $140K *

Empower innovation by leveraging data science to enhance project success and economic opportunities. Collaborate with diverse teams to develop, scale, and apply advanced analytics and machine learning...

1 week ago

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

$114K - $140K *

Partner with us to drive innovation as a Data Scientist, leading quantitative analyses and developing tools that enhance research practices across diverse projects, while mentoring junior staff and tr...

1 week ago

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

$114K - $140K *

Unlock potential by leveraging advanced analytics and machine learning to drive innovation and support research initiatives. Collaborate across teams to enhance data-driven decision-making and develop...

1 week ago

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

$114K - $140K *

Pioneer innovative solutions as a Data Scientist, driving advanced analytics and machine learning applications to enhance project success and economic opportunities across diverse teams and workflows...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$135K - $160K *

Unlock potential by transforming complex data into actionable growth strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize marketing channels and drive user acquisition across a diverse prod...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead data-driven strategies to optimize user acquisition and growth across diverse products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance marketing effectiveness and drive measurable results thr...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $155K *

Optimize data-driven strategies to enhance user acquisition and growth across diverse products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate insights into actionable marketing decisions, ensur...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by partnering with clients to transform data into actionable insights. Leverage your analytical expertise to build advanced models and drive business decisions in a collaborative...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Elevate product discovery by leading data-driven insights that inform new solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex questions into actionable strategies, ensuring analyti...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$145K - $190K *

Shape the future of marketing analytics by leading teams, driving innovative methodologies, and managing data insights. Collaborate across functions to deliver actionable strategies and support busine...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $145K *

Own the end-to-end lifecycle of data science projects, delivering machine learning systems across multiple domains in a collaborative environment, driving impactful solutions for both defense and comm...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$191K - $224K *

Transform organizational talent management by architecting predictive data solutions that drive decision-making, enhance team performance, and support retention strategies at scale. Leverage advanced...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$217K - $255K *

Elevate your career by leading the development of predictive talent solutions that transform workforce management through advanced data science and analytics, driving exceptional team performance and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$217K - $255K *

Transform organizational talent management through advanced analytics. Lead prediction-driven insights, integrate AI solutions, and design data frameworks to enhance employee performance and retention...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$129K - $224K *

Lead and develop a high-performing team of Product Managers to establish best practices and drive measurable outcomes in AI, ML, and analytics products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to alig...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$129K - $224K *

Lead a high-performing team of Product Managers to drive AI, ML, and analytics initiatives. Establish best practices, prioritize cross-domain projects, and ensure product delivery aligns with business...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$158K - $214K *

Join us to leverage data and AI in driving growth strategies across customer experiences and partnerships. Collaborate with teams to uncover insights, optimize performance, and enhance decision-making...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $95K *

Transform data into actionable insights by developing predictive models and automating workflows. Collaborate in a dynamic environment to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency using advan...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$198K - $260K *

Lead and optimize analytics engineering to transform data practices, ensuring high-quality, reusable data for analytics and AI applications. Collaborate across teams to enhance self-service analytics...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$99K - $142K *

Innovate enterprise-grade data platforms by designing, building, and operating reliable cloud solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance data accessibility and quality, while enabling advance...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$170K - $200K *

Transform safety in AI by leveraging data science to build robust measurement frameworks, evaluate risks, and design impactful experiments. Collaborate across teams to ensure responsible AI practices...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $242K *

Lead advanced analytics initiatives to enhance MAU insights, driving growth through experimentation and causal inference. Collaborate across teams to establish standards and leverage AI for scalable s...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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    A Director, Data Scientist sets data science priorities, leads teams, and oversees analytical or machine learning initiatives that support business goals. The exact scope varies by organization.

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    Many roles seek substantial experience in data science or a related quantitative discipline, a record of leading teams or complex initiatives, and strong communication and strategic skills. Specific degree and technical requirements differ by employer.

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    Commonly valued skills include machine learning, statistical analysis, experimentation, data strategy, stakeholder communication, project prioritization, and people leadership.

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