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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$159K - $215K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic initiatives and driving product innovation. Collaborate across teams to enhance commercial offerings and ensure operational excellence while mentoring a high-perf...

2 weeks ago

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

$157K - $196K *

Transform the future of engineering solutions by leading a team of data scientists and engineers to innovate machine learning applications for the manufacturing sector, driving advancements in modelin...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in transforming complex business challenges into actionable data-driven solutions. Collaborate with clients to develop and implement robust analytical models, ensuring seamless integra...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$193K - $289K *

Join a team that's transforming scientific research by embedding AI into workflows, enhancing drug discovery processes. Lead a focused team to design and deploy innovative agentic systems, driving imp...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$225K - $290K *

Lead the charge in transforming GTM operations through innovative AI and systems architecture. Collaborate with key business units while guiding a talented team to enhance workflow automation and data...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $191K *

Lead a dynamic team of analysts to deliver impactful data insights, ensuring quality and efficiency while driving innovation in analytics systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance cl...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $191K *

Drive a high-performing analytics team to deliver impactful insights for clients. Lead complex analyses, enhance team capabilities, and foster collaboration across departments to shape data-driven str...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $191K *

Lead the charge in analytics excellence by managing a dynamic team of analysts, driving impactful insights for clients, and enhancing analytical frameworks to scale operations and foster innovation in...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$171K - $269K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze data, develop strategies, and influence product roadmaps. Use technical expertise to solve business challenges and communicate insights effectively t...

Seattle, WARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$163K - $236K *

Drive impactful data-driven strategies by analyzing user acquisition and activation metrics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build automated data pipelines and deliver insights that enhance...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K *

Lead the charge in defining and executing AI strategy to enhance operational efficiency and customer service. Drive innovation in pest activity forecasting and team building, ensuring impactful AI sol...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$179K - $305K *

Drive innovation in AI and data strategy by leading cross-functional initiatives, developing frameworks, and promoting responsible practices that enhance products and services while ensuring complianc...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$73K - $101K *

Accelerate progress at a dynamic firm by leveraging your analytical skills to drive strategic marketing insights and optimize client engagement across diverse industries. Collaborate with talented tea...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$135K - $228K *

Join a dynamic team to design and optimize scalable data pipelines, enabling advanced analytics and AI/ML initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality data solutions tha...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $228K *

Join a dynamic team to design and optimize scalable data pipelines, ensuring reliable access to data for advanced analytics and AI initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovat...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $160K *

Unlock insights by leveraging advanced analytics to develop models, algorithms, and simulations. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance data-driven solutions across multiple domains, driving impac...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $135K *

Unlock potential by leveraging advanced analytics to develop and implement data models, algorithms, and simulations, enhancing decision-making across multiple domains while collaborating with a dynami...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Drive strategic partnerships and operational excellence, ensuring customer satisfaction and growth while collaborating with executive leaders and stakeholders in a dynamic research environment...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$87K *

Elevate your analytical skills by producing insights and reports that drive strategic media decisions. Collaborate with teams to optimize client investments through data-driven narratives and ensure a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$132K - $182K *

Help us design and implement advanced data engineering solutions to enhance clinical programs, ensuring high data quality and compliance in a regulated environment while collaborating across functions...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $201K *

Lead the charge in delivering integrated analytical solutions for clinical development, leveraging ML, GenAI, and RWD to drive impactful outcomes across diverse stakeholder groups in a dynamic environ...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$148K - $180K *

Shape product success by leveraging data insights, driving experimental methodologies, and collaborating across teams to influence decision-making in a fast-paced, innovative environment...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Elevate your career by leading Pharma consulting with expertise in data analytics and technology transformation. Collaborate with senior stakeholders to drive strategic growth, consultative sales, and...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock the potential of data science by developing advanced claim-level models that enhance predictive analytics for personal and small commercial lines, driving strategic decision-making and innovati...

Somerville, MARemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$152K - $210K *

Analyze and elevate marketing performance by leading paid media analytics. Collaborate across teams to measure effectiveness, optimize budgets, and enhance attribution methods, ensuring impactful insi...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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