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 *

Deliver strategic vision for enterprise data platform, driving scalable, secure data capabilities. Lead modernization initiatives, partner with stakeholders, and enhance data governance while building...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Lead a dynamic team in delivering insightful commercial real estate research, leveraging complex datasets to drive data-informed decisions and enhance market intelligence through clear communication a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$196K - $292K *

Accelerate your career by leading a transformative data & AI strategy that empowers corporate functions. You will drive innovation, influence decisions globally, and enhance data practices while coach...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$248K - $310K *

Join a dynamic team to drive advanced AI solutions in drug discovery and clinical operations. Lead a team while hands-on coding and deploying AI applications, ensuring a seamless bridge between techno...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$190K - $249K *

Drive innovation by leading AI architecture and strategy, mentoring engineers, and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver impactful AI solutions. Shape the future of AI products through technical...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $180K *

Build and execute a partner growth strategy to drive revenue through strategic alliances, managing partner relationships, and optimizing performance metrics for success in a dynamic commercial ecosyst...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Elevate growth by building a high-impact partner ecosystem that drives revenue through strategic data offerings, enhancing market reach and fostering sustainable partnerships in a dynamic commercial e...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Transform the future of global commerce by building a high-impact partner ecosystem. Drive revenue growth through strategic partnerships, innovative programs, and collaboration across teams to enhance...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$190K - $240K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on building strategic partnerships, driving revenue growth, and enhancing partner engagement through innovative programs and collaborative strategies...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$190K - $240K *

Drive partner growth by executing strategies across various channels, managing strategic partnerships, and coordinating internal teams to enhance revenue opportunities and partner success...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$190K - $240K *

Accelerate partner growth by developing strategies and managing relationships to drive revenue through strategic alliances and technology partnerships, ensuring successful onboarding and performance m...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $165K *

Elevate your career by leading advanced analytics and AI initiatives, shaping data-driven solutions for complex business challenges. Mentor teams, set modeling standards, and drive impactful decision...

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

$234K - $250K *

Empower the future of oncology by leading pharmacometrics strategies that drive model-informed drug development, ensuring efficient clinical progress and regulatory success through collaboration and i...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$250K - $450K *

Optimize data quality and model performance by analyzing failures, designing evaluations, and collaborating with researchers to bridge gaps in vision-language and multi-modal learning across real-worl...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $190K *

Lead and develop a team of Product Managers to drive AI-powered product strategy, governance, and investment decisions. Shape the organization's AI capabilities while ensuring responsible AI practices...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $190K *

Champion a dynamic team of Product Managers to drive AI-powered product strategy, governance, and investment decisions. Elevate organizational AI capabilities while ensuring responsible practices and...

New York, NYRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $190K *

Lead the charge in shaping AI-powered product strategy and governance. Develop and mentor a team of Product Managers while owning P&L and driving innovation across a diverse portfolio. Elevate organiz...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $220K *

Champion data excellence by leading the enterprise data quality framework and observability practices. Drive accountability and collaboration across teams to ensure data integrity for analytics and AI...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$240K - $360K *

Elevate product decisions by leading analytics and data strategies that enhance customer value across digital health and connected-device portfolios, ensuring data-driven insights inform product devel...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$149K - $164K *

Lead analytics strategy and team for a major client, driving data-informed insights and optimizing multi-channel marketing efforts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance measurement frame...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to lead complex data science projects, mentor talent, and drive innovative solutions for mission-critical challenges. Utilize advanced analytics and machine learning to transform d...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$274K - $373K *

Drive impactful data-driven strategies to enhance content safety and moderation, leveraging advanced analytics and machine learning to protect user experiences and ensure platform integrity across a d...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Transform data into actionable insights by developing and deploying advanced models. Collaborate across teams to enhance analytics solutions, optimize performance, and communicate findings effectively...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$240K - $310K *

Champion analytical excellence by leading a high-performing Business Intelligence team, driving strategic insights, and fostering self-service capabilities that empower stakeholders to make data-drive...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to data-driven decision-making by applying advanced statistical analysis, modeling, and geospatial techniques. Collaborate with a team to operationalize analytical methods that address comp...

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  •   Less than 5 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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