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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$130K - $155K *

Tackle the future of chemistry by training advanced models and enabling novel molecule synthesis. Collaborate with lab teams, develop data pipelines, and deploy innovative solutions across the modelin...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$225K - $300K *

Lead the Data Management organization to define and execute data strategies, enhancing governance, quality, and commercial value across analytical and technical teams. Drive operational excellence and...

1 month ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$146K - $221K *

Reimagine the future of HR by architecting innovative tech solutions that enhance workflows. Collaborate with diverse teams to implement AI-powered tools, driving measurable productivity and transform...

Seattle, WARemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$117K - $154K *

Drive data transformation initiatives to enhance healthcare delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful migration, governance, and quality of enterprise data, while fosterin...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$195K - $245K *

Lead transformative AI strategy and implementation engagements in healthcare, guiding a team to deliver measurable value while driving business development and practice growth across multiple sectors...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$179K - $204K *

Help us leverage cutting-edge technologies and data insights to build transformative machine learning models, collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve impactful solutions that resonate wit...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$112K - $135K *

Shape advanced analytics and AI solutions by leading data modeling efforts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance business performance through innovative data-driven strategies and measur...

Yesterday

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

$167K - $226K *

Join us to lead the development of ML models that personalize advertising for over 100M customers, optimizing engagement and monetization through innovative deep learning and causal inference techniqu...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$160K - $190K *

Transform the Quality landscape by leading enterprise-wide oversight of Computer System Validation and Data Governance. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance compliance, drive digital innovation...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$175K - $210K *

Empower your career by leading a high-impact data lineage initiative, driving governance and execution across teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to align plans, manage dependencies, and ensure succe...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $196K *

Empower a dynamic team to drive data product strategy and execution, enhancing enterprise data capabilities. Collaborate across functions to ensure data assets are trusted and valuable, fueling busine...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Pioneer deep learning innovation for medical imaging by leading R&D efforts, designing robust training pipelines, and mentoring teams to create scalable, production-ready solutions that enhance health...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Deliver impactful data solutions by leading enterprise data management and analytics initiatives. Collaborate across teams to enhance Supply Chain performance through effective data governance, risk a...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Elevate data-driven decision-making by owning analytics for a key product area. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop predictive models and deliver actionable insights that drive growth a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Engage with diverse teams to analyze, manage, and improve datasets for traders and researchers, driving data quality and insights in a fast-paced financial environment. Your contributions will support...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Elevate data accuracy by analyzing user queries and improving AI responses. Collaborate with Product Management, Data Science, and Engineering to ensure Prism delivers trustworthy insights, enhancing...

Philadelphia, PARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Transform data analysis in life sciences by ensuring accurate AI responses. Collaborate with Product Management, Data Science, and Engineering to enhance our conversational analytics platform, driving...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$134K - $168K *

Shape the future of enterprise AI partnerships by building strategic alliances with frontier labs and model providers, driving revenue growth through innovative go-to-market strategies and technical i...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $150K *

Innovate and lead Data Science & AI initiatives, transforming complex challenges into impactful solutions. Manage multiple projects, collaborate with stakeholders, and drive advanced analytics to enha...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by delivering advanced data science solutions to enhance national security. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to analyze data, optimize platforms, and communicate insights eff...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock the potential of data analytics by joining a dynamic team focused on national security. Collaborate on advanced machine learning and big data projects, delivering actionable insights and drivin...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $180K *

Lead the charge in transforming project management practices, overseeing a diverse portfolio of customer and internal projects. Drive organizational change, enhance delivery standards, and spearhead A...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform healthcare insights by leading end-to-end quantitative market research. Collaborate with pharmaceutical teams to design impactful studies, analyze data, and deliver actionable recommendation...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$108K - $158K *

Shape the future of data engineering by leading innovative solutions and driving best practices across teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver scalable data products while mentoring engineers...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$313K - $365K *

Unlock potential by shaping the future of consumer insights through advanced data science. Lead measurement and modeling strategies to enhance user engagement and community dynamics, driving impactful...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

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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