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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$161K - $184K *

Drive innovative fraud detection solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams to build and deploy machine learning models that protect small businesses from fraud, leveraging advanced data a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$186K - $233K *

Empower the future of real-world analytics by leading programming activities for observational studies, ensuring high-quality deliverables through collaboration with cross-functional teams and innovat...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$300K - $345K *

Lead the evolution of FP&A by integrating AI-driven insights, enhancing forecasting accuracy, and fostering collaboration across departments to support strategic decision-making and drive financial pe...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K *

Unlock insights as a Senior Data Scientist, driving fleet analytics and ML systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform data into impactful decisions, enhancing performance and innova...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$206K - $269K *

Analyze product and business challenges, leveraging data and collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive strategic insights and influence decision-making for impactful product development...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $160K *

Drive innovation in wearables data science by leading a team to harness 24/7 sensor data, validate product performance, and inform corporate strategy through advanced machine learning applications in...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$99K - $132K *

Develop integrated media investment strategies that enhance client performance across channels. Lead teams, foster collaboration, and drive measurable business outcomes through strategic insights and...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$99K - $132K *

Drive integrated media investment strategies that enhance client performance and growth. Leverage cross-channel expertise to deliver actionable insights and foster collaboration across teams, ensuring...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's driving growth in the biopharmaceutical sector by developing strategic business relationships, prospecting new clients, and leading sales initiatives to achieve organizational objec...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $160K *

Tackle complex optimization challenges by developing scalable decision systems in supply chain operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance analytical models, ensuring alignment with...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $140K *

Empower data-driven decisions by developing and optimizing data pipelines. Collaborate with engineers and scientists to ensure data availability and support AI/ML applications, enhancing the efficienc...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $235K *

Lead the charge in managing client-facing SaaS products on AWS, ensuring operational excellence, security compliance, and performance optimization while overseeing a dedicated team. Drive innovation a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K - $235K *

Elevate operational excellence by leading end-to-end management of client-facing AWS SaaS products, ensuring security, compliance, and optimization while directly engaging in architecture and support...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K - $235K *

Drive product excellence by owning the lifecycle and security of high-performance client SaaS platforms hosted on AWS. Lead a dedicated team to optimize operations, ensure compliance, and deliver seam...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K - $235K *

Join a team that's committed to optimizing and securing our AWS-hosted SaaS platforms, ensuring compliance and performance. Take on hands-on leadership in architecture, operations, and product reliabi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $160K *

Join us to shape the future of ocean-based CDR research by developing and applying advanced modeling systems. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance ocean alkalinity and drive impactful scientific...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K *

Lead the charge in transforming data into actionable insights through advanced analytics and machine learning. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive fleet performance and deliver impactful...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$175K - $210K *

Shape the future of Data & AI by defining strategy, overseeing delivery, and driving innovation. Lead a global team to modernize data platforms, ensure governance, and foster client relationships whil...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $210K *

Shape the future of data and AI by defining strategy, driving innovation, and managing global teams to deliver impactful solutions that enhance client outcomes and support business growth...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Advance predictive analytics solutions by developing machine-learning models and conducting complex data analysis. Collaborate cross-functionally to solve business problems and enhance automation capa...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$200K - $235K *

Drive the management, operation, and security of client-facing SaaS products hosted on AWS. Be a hands-on leader, ensuring platform performance, compliance, and continuous product improvement while su...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$194K - $262K *

Lead the charge in transforming CRM strategies through data-driven insights, causal measurement, and cross-functional collaboration. Drive customer journey design and lifecycle marketing initiatives t...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $150K *

Elevate operational excellence by leading strategic initiatives and financial management across multiple institutions. Collaborate with senior leadership to drive goals, enhance partnerships, and ensu...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$252K - $336K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance AI models for customer-specific workflows. Leverage your expertise in post-training and evaluation to drive model quality and reliability, collaborating with researchers...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$252K - $336K *

Drive the adaptation of advanced AI models to meet customer-specific needs, ensuring reliable workflows and high-quality outputs through expert post-training and evaluation techniques in a collaborati...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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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