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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$150K - $180K *

Champion the development of innovative AI applications, driving technical direction and collaboration across teams to transform cutting-edge research into impactful products that enhance customer expe...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Champion the development of innovative AI applications, leading cross-functional teams to translate advanced research into impactful products. Drive the technical direction and ensure the successful d...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$131K - $161K *

Drive advancements in NLP by developing automated solutions for language data tokenization and enhancing model performance through evaluation against human annotations, ensuring high-quality language...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$102K - $120K *

Shape the future of media analytics by delivering insights and reporting that drive client success. Collaborate across teams to enhance measurement frameworks and optimize marketing performance throug...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$131K - $161K *

Elevate your career by developing automated NLP solutions that enhance language data processing. Collaborate on innovative projects to improve tokenization and model performance, driving advancements...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$175K - $210K *

Drive Anovo's data and analytics strategy, leading a multidisciplinary team to enhance operational performance and client value through innovative data solutions and AI initiatives, while ensuring dat...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $125K *

Transform business insights by developing predictive models and analytics solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance decision-making and drive measurable value through advanced data...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $175K *

Lead and innovate within our ML Operations team, driving scalable machine learning solutions. Oversee a talented group while ensuring robust integration of ML technologies, optimizing performance, and...

San Ramon, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $190K *

Advance AI research by designing and executing innovative projects in machine learning, optimization, and generative modeling. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate findings into scalab...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by conducting groundbreaking AI research to enhance ads technology. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate innovative findings into scalable solutions, driving impactful...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K *

Shape the future of decision-making by leveraging your data science expertise to drive impactful business transformations and enhance operational performance through innovative analytical solutions...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$232K - $290K *

Lead the charge in optimizing workforce operations and analytics for multi-condition health care services. Develop strategies for capacity planning, staffing, and analytics to drive efficiency and sup...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic analytics team to transform data into strategic insights. Collaborate across functions to drive impactful marketing decisions and innovate measurement methodol...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in transforming data into strategic insights, guiding a high-performing analytics team to drive impactful marketing decisions and optimize performance across diverse client needs and i...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Media

$138K - $165K *

Elevate your career as a Senior Data Scientist, driving data-informed decisions and insights across teams. Collaborate on AI product development, enhance analytical foundations, and mentor peers to fo...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$172K - $202K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative insights and strategies for clients, leveraging in-depth market analysis and research expertise to address complex challenges and drive actionable results for...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to develop AI solutions and improve internal capabilities within the Transportation Business Group, progressing from internal development to client-facing delivery and advisory wor...

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

$182K - $252K *

Drive impactful marketing measurement by leveraging causal inference to optimize budget allocation across channels. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data-driven decisions enhance grow...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$144K - $162K *

Analyze and optimize digital marketing campaigns, delivering insights and recommendations to enhance client performance. Collaborate with teams to ensure data accuracy and develop innovative strategie...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$116K - $145K *

Unlock potential by developing predictive models to enhance risk management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive insights, optimize pricing, and improve customer profiling in a dynamic en...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$90K - $110K *

Unlock your potential by building modern analytics solutions with Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, and SQL. Collaborate across teams to deliver data-driven insights and support decision-making through effe...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $173K *

Join us to lead advanced analytics initiatives, driving consumer insights and strategic brand decisions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize business performance and foster talent deve...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining transparency in data reporting. As a Senior Data Scientist, you'll drive compliance metrics, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure data integrity for regula...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$164K - $282K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative analytics and AI initiatives that enhance medical safety decisions and operational efficiencies. Drive change, mentor talent, and shape the future of healthca...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by driving data science solutions that transform healthcare. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver predictive models, ensuring high-quality data products from inception t...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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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