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.
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.
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.
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.
$108K - $166K *
Optimize data management and governance for clinical research. Lead technical strategies, architect scalable solutions, and ensure data excellence across multi-modal biomedical datasets. Collaborate w...
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$120K - $145K *
Champion personalized customer experiences by leading a data science team. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance analytics and machine learning capabilities, driving strategic initiatives that del...
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$225K - $250K *
Innovate within government programs by leveraging data science expertise to analyze, model, and visualize complex datasets. Collaborate across teams to deliver actionable insights while ensuring compl...
4 weeks ago
$154K - $247K *
Elevate your career by leading data engineering initiatives to enhance cyber analytics. Drive innovation in data storage, pipelines, and integration while managing a skilled team to deliver actionable...
2 weeks ago
Director of Data Analytics and Solutions
$125K - $156K *
Drive data excellence by leading analytics initiatives, enhancing governance, and integrating systems. Collaborate with leadership to deliver impactful insights and ensure compliance while leveraging...
1 week ago
Staff Machine Learning Engineer, Causal Inference
$203K - $299K *
Join a skilled team to design and implement causal ML systems that optimize marketplace decisions. Utilize advanced methods to influence consumer lifecycle strategies while collaborating across functi...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Staff Machine Learning Engineer, Causal Inference
$203K - $299K *
Unlock potential by designing and building causal ML systems that drive impactful decisions in a high-scale consumer marketplace, collaborating with a senior team of experts across multiple functions...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Staff Machine Learning Engineer, Causal Inference
$203K - $299K *
Build impactful causal ML systems to enhance marketplace decisions. Collaborate with experts to design frameworks and translate models into production, optimizing growth and addressing complex challen...
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Staff Machine Learning Engineer, Causal Inference
$203K - $299K *
Engage with a team of experts to design and deploy causal machine learning systems that drive strategic decisions in a large-scale consumer marketplace, enhancing metrics like promotions, retention, a...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Staff Machine Learning Engineer, Causal Inference
$203K - $299K *
Accelerate your career by building causal ML systems that drive impactful marketplace decisions. Join a dynamic team of experts at the forefront of causal inference, influencing strategies across New...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Director, AI & Technology Governance, Ethics and Compliance
$195K - $264K *
Take ownership of enterprise AI governance by developing frameworks and risk management processes. Collaborate with IT, HR, and legal teams to ensure responsible AI adoption while fostering innovation...
3 weeks ago
Data Scientist, Commercial Price Modelling
$100K - $120K *
Elevate data-driven decision-making by developing innovative models and solutions that enhance customer experience and drive business growth. Collaborate across teams to optimize pricing and automate...
3 weeks ago
Data Scientist, Commercial Price Modelling
$100K - $120K *
Transform data into actionable insights by developing models and solutions that enhance customer experience and drive innovation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize pricing and improv...
3 weeks ago
Research Scientist, ML Systems
$160K - $190K *
Unlock potential by re-engineering core ML systems for peak performance, combining deep expertise in HPC and parallel programming with novel algorithms to drive the future of quantitative research in...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$166K - $222K *
Transform data insights into strategic business decisions by leading diverse teams of analysts and engineers. Drive analytics initiatives, mentor talent, and ensure project alignment with organization...
3 weeks ago
$166K - $222K *
Pioneer data-driven strategies by leading diverse teams to deliver impactful analytics. Oversee complex projects, mentor talent, and collaborate with executives to align analytics initiatives with bus...
3 weeks ago
$166K - $222K *
Empower teams to deliver impactful data insights that drive strategic decisions. Lead and mentor diverse analytics professionals while overseeing complex projects, ensuring alignment with business goa...
3 weeks ago
Director, Client Solutions, Analytics
$160K *
Shape the future of campaign analytics by leading impactful measurement strategies for a premier beverage client. Elevate multi-channel insights and coach teams to deliver actionable recommendations t...
6 days ago
$149K - $224K *
Drive analytics excellence by leading a team to deliver impactful insights, enhance reporting capabilities, and support strategic decision-making across diverse business functions. Foster collaboratio...
6 days ago
$140K - $231K *
Optimize our data science team and innovate financial applications by leading projects, designing machine learning models, and addressing complex challenges within the financial industry to deliver im...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$132K - $175K *
Unlock potential by applying advanced analytical methods to life sciences, driving drug discovery and clinical trial design through data-driven insights and collaboration in a fast-paced environment...
Reposted 1 month ago
Senior Data Scientist I - Growth, Marketing & Sales
$110K - $130K *
Transform client outcomes by leading innovative analytics projects, shaping strategies, and driving impactful insights in the Consumer Packaged Goods sector. Collaborate with teams to harness advanced...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$150K - $180K *
Elevate growth through data-driven insights in a senior staff role, leveraging analytics to optimize monetization strategies across subscriptions and ads, while mentoring the next generation of data s...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
$141K - $189K *
Transform financial decision-making by leading a dynamic team of analysts in payments data science. Drive analytics strategies to enable cost savings and revenue growth, leveraging predictive analytic...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$240K - $379K *
Transform your career by leading the strategy for high-quality training data platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance model capabilities and drive impactful data acquisition and c...
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What does a Director, Data Scientist do?
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.
What qualifications are common for Director of Data Science jobs?
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.
What skills are important for a Director, Data Scientist?
Commonly valued skills include machine learning, statistical analysis, experimentation, data strategy, stakeholder communication, project prioritization, and people leadership.
How can I find Director, Data Scientist jobs paying $100,000 or more?
Search Ladders for Director, Data Scientist and related data science leadership titles, then review each listing for compensation, location, qualifications, and responsibilities.