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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$164K - $314K *

Unlock your potential by leading strategic data initiatives that drive business success. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance analytics capabilities and deliver actionable insights, shap...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$164K - $314K *

Innovate your career with a leadership role driving data analytics strategy, overseeing information governance, and delivering insights to enhance business performance across multiple functions and st...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$164K - $314K *

Champion the development and execution of data analytics strategies, leading cross-functional teams to enhance information governance and delivery. Drive innovation and optimize business outcomes thro...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead data management and analytics initiatives, ensuring data quality and accessibility. Oversee the development of business intelligence solutions and dashboards, guiding strategic decisions through...

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

$160K - $190K *

Drive your career forward by leading scientific strategy in precision medicine. Collaborate with biopharma partners to design impactful analyses and insights, while mentoring a team of scientists in a...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $190K *

Transform scientific insights into actionable strategies by leading a team of experts in real-world evidence and data solutions. Drive partnerships with biopharma companies, ensuring rigorous analysis...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $200K *

Elevate your career by leading scientific strategy for partnerships in Life Sciences. Drive innovation through real-world data analysis while mentoring a team of scientists and collaborating with biop...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Optimize scientific strategies for partnerships in life sciences, leading a team to design analyses and generate insights from real-world data. Engage directly with clients to address complex research...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$190K - $210K *

Transform analytics into actionable insights as a hybrid leader. Drive client engagement and strategic initiatives while managing a talented commercial analytics team focused on high-impact projects a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$190K - $210K *

Lead the charge in commercial data & analytics, blending hands-on analysis with strategic initiative management. Drive impactful insights, enhance client engagement, and support team development while...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$190K - $210K *

Unlock data-driven insights as a hybrid leader, balancing hands-on analytics with high-level client strategy. Drive impactful initiatives and foster cross-functional collaboration to deliver valuable...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Empower strategic financial initiatives by leading corporate modeling, AI automation, and executive storytelling. Drive M&A transactions and build a high-performance analytics framework to support sca...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$204K - $250K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring drug safety and compliance. Lead pharmacovigilance efforts for cardiovascular assets, managing risk assessments and safety reporting while collaborating across...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$133K - $213K *

Lead the charge in corporate financial reporting and analysis, driving strategic insights and executive decision support. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance reporting processes and fos...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $121K *

Lead strategic analytics initiatives to connect website performance with cross-channel marketing insights, guiding a team to deliver actionable recommendations that drive business outcomes and enhance...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$179K - $210K *

Drive impactful growth for premium subscription products by utilizing data insights and experimentation to optimize customer acquisition and engagement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shap...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $170K *

Lead a high-output data science team, driving end-to-end project delivery and technical direction. Engage deeply in data engineering, governance, and production model delivery while collaborating with...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$250K - $286K *

Drive innovation in data science by collaborating with cross-functional teams to extract insights from vast datasets, leveraging advanced technologies to enhance underwriting processes and deliver imp...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$229K - $262K *

Unlock insights by managing a cross-functional team to develop data-driven solutions. Leverage advanced technologies to analyze vast datasets and build machine learning models that enhance underwritin...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$250K - $300K *

Drive impactful business transformations by leveraging data insights and analytics. Collaborate with C-suite executives to enhance marketing strategies and foster growth. Lead a talented team while sh...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $250K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative analytics solutions, collaborating with clients and internal teams to drive impactful business outcomes through data strategy and insights, while mentoring tal...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Media

$243K - $364K *

Lead and innovate as a Data Science Manager, driving AI and data science initiatives that empower marketing and financial decisions, while mentoring a skilled team to enhance organizational impact and...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Drive data strategy and analytics to support semiconductor growth initiatives. Lead cross-program analysis, develop reporting tools, and enhance CRM capabilities, ensuring reliable data for informed d...

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

$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in transforming complex revenue-cycle challenges into robust, production-ready AI models, ensuring statistical integrity and operational reliability while managing end-to-end data pipe...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$103K - $137K *

Lead and execute data science projects, managing analytics delivery and collaborating with teams to drive data-driven decisions and innovative solutions across the organization...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

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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