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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$70K - $125K *

Shape the future of data-driven marketing by leveraging advanced analytics and machine learning to deliver impactful insights and solutions that enhance client campaigns and drive business growth...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$135K - $160K *

Unlock potential by developing innovative deep learning models to enhance financial decision-making. Collaborate with a skilled team to translate complex data science concepts into impactful solutions...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$228K - $403K *

Shape the future of AI by leading a team that tackles complex data challenges, collaborates with frontier researchers, and drives technical excellence in a dynamic environment. Balance leadership with...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$228K - $403K *

Transform your career by leading a dynamic team in AI solutions, driving technical excellence, and shaping strategic partnerships with frontier AI labs to tackle complex data challenges...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of data science by leading model development, mentoring teams, and driving analytics solutions that enhance business performance across various domains, including...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$192K - $269K *

Lead the charge in shaping data foundations for AI products, collaborating with cross-functional teams to build reliable data workflows and actionable insights that enhance decision-making and product...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $240K *

Unlock the potential of data science by leading AI solutions across the enterprise. Drive adoption, integration, and value realization while collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement scal...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$160K - $240K *

Transform enterprise AI strategy into scalable solutions by leading data science initiatives, driving AI adoption, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance business processes and value...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team as a Data Science Lead, driving analytical strategies and enhancing mission-critical capabilities for national security. Leverage your expertise in data science to tackle complex c...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$184K - $222K *

Elevate your career by owning the analytical engine that drives our core product. Collaborate with engineers and strategists to transform customer data into actionable insights, while building tools t...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $165K *

Innovate with cutting-edge data science techniques to develop algorithms and models that drive media planning decisions, collaborate with engineering, and deliver impactful insights to stakeholders...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$67K - $112K *

Transform complex data into actionable insights by developing predictive models and analytics solutions for financial services clients. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive business value through ad...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$187K - $234K *

Lead and inspire a team of Enterprise Solution Engineers to drive AI-enabled customer outcomes, collaborating across functions to deliver innovative strategies and solutions while mentoring talent and...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$206K - $257K *

Lead and mentor a dynamic team of Enterprise Solution Engineers, driving AI-enabled strategies and customer success across the US South. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product valu...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$364K - $500K+*

Elevate your career by leading the transition to an AI-ready data platform. Oversee a global team to establish a unified data foundation, driving governance and innovation while collaborating with cro...

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading healthcare data analyses and experiments. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance product capabilities and deliver impactful insights that drive client success and innova...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Transform healthcare data analysis by resolving complex issues, validating results, and collaborating with diverse teams. Leverage your expertise in SQL and data integration to enhance operational pro...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$119K - $164K *

Lead the charge in optimizing operations through advanced data science techniques, transforming complex challenges into actionable insights across Supply Chain, Procurement, and Engineering to enhance...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Accelerate innovation in document verification by leading a team of data scientists. Drive technical direction, oversee ML lifecycle, and ensure high-quality solutions that meet business needs while m...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative document verification solutions. Drive technical direction, mentor data scientists, and ensure quality across the ML lifecycle while collaborating with cross...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Grow your career with a leading role in computer vision and machine learning, guiding teams through the ML lifecycle to enhance document verification solutions while collaborating with engineering and...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform document verification solutions by leading ML projects, guiding data scientists, and ensuring high-quality model performance throughout the lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams...

California City, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $190K *

Pioneer innovative document verification solutions by leading a team of data scientists. Oversee the entire ML lifecycle, ensuring quality and performance while collaborating with engineering and prod...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K *

Drive impactful marketing measurement strategies, leading a data science team to optimize client outcomes. Engage directly with stakeholders, ensuring rigorous methodologies translate into actionable...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K *

Elevate marketing measurement effectiveness for a diverse client portfolio. Lead a data science team, ensure methodological rigor, and translate findings into actionable insights that drive investment...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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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    Commonly valued skills include machine learning, statistical analysis, experimentation, data strategy, stakeholder communication, project prioritization, and people leadership.

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