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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$125K - $150K *

Advance your career by leading a dynamic Media decision sciences team, driving growth through data-driven media strategies, and optimizing marketing effectiveness across various channels while mentori...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $200K *

Unlock your potential as a Data Scientist, leveraging advanced NLP and machine learning to transform complex data into actionable insights for key decision-makers. Collaborate with teams to enhance or...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$163K - $236K *

Elevate your career by managing product lifecycles and driving innovation in data services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance ranking systems and optimize data retrieval for next-gen...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$204K - $348K *

Elevate model serving capabilities by leading a high-performing team to optimize inference APIs, ensuring reliability and efficiency in production environments while balancing technical and strategic...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$204K - $348K *

Optimize model serving capabilities by leading a high-performing team, defining architecture, and ensuring reliability in production environments. Collaborate across functions to deliver scalable, eff...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$104K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading data-driven innovations in public health. Drive analytical solutions, machine learning, and process improvements to enhance service delivery and inform strategic decision-m...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Join our team as a Scientific Manager, where you'll oversee lab operations, support research initiatives, and collaborate with scientists to drive innovative projects in a dynamic environment...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$162K - $222K *

Unlock potential by leading insights for key assets, driving strategic decisions through market research and analytics. Collaborate cross-functionally to translate complex data into actionable narrati...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$152K - $190K *

Transform client success through leading technology initiatives and driving modernization across digital platforms, infrastructure, and analytics to deliver measurable business outcomes in a rapidly e...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$165K - $193K *

Empower customer missions by building and maintaining robust data pipelines for a geospatial imagery program. Leverage your expertise in data architecture to ensure seamless data movement across secur...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$230K - $287K *

Optimize portfolio credit performance by leading analytics teams to design and implement data-driven strategies across the credit lifecycle, enhancing operational efficiency and customer experience th...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $260K *

Lead the charge in developing advanced statistical models to optimize retail media operations. Drive data-driven strategies, mentor a high-performing team, and enhance decision-making through innovati...

Bentonville, ARRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$130K - $260K *

Support our mission by leading data science initiatives that optimize retail media operations. Drive algorithmic precision in forecasting, market-sizing, and behavioral segmentation while mentoring a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$175K - $210K *

Unlock potential by leading HEOR strategy and AI integration, ensuring project success and client satisfaction. Drive business growth, mentor teams, and influence health policy through innovative rese...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$138K - $200K *

Shape the future of data engineering by designing and optimizing scalable data products on Google Cloud Platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance analytics and AI capabilities, driv...

1 week ago

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

$183K - $244K *

Drive the technical vision for ML data and training platforms, leading initiatives across teams to enhance architecture, scalability, and reproducibility of machine learning models while mentoring eng...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Transform data into actionable insights by developing advanced analytics and machine learning models. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive business impact and enhance decision-making throu...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$112K - $161K *

Drive data strategy and integration for advertising clients, collaborating with internal teams to implement innovative solutions and enhance audience insights, ensuring effective communication and pro...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $140K *

Drive impactful data-driven decisions by leveraging analytics to support government clients in addressing critical challenges. Collaborate with a skilled team to develop innovative solutions and enhan...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $105K *

Drive advanced computational solutions for multi-institutional research projects, integrating AI and HPC technologies. Collaborate with faculty and manage a team to enhance research computing services...

2 weeks ago

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

$85K - $105K *

Innovate and shape the future of research computing by developing scalable software solutions that enhance scientific workflows. Collaborate with faculty and students to leverage advanced technologies...

2 weeks ago

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

$180K - $225K *

Drive impactful data science strategies by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance advertiser engagement and influence product development, ensuring optimal use of Moloco Ads solutions fo...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $225K *

Accelerate progress at our data science team by bridging advertiser goals with product strategy. Utilize your technical expertise to co-create frameworks, drive global engagement, and influence produc...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $220K *

Champion AI value creation for strategic customers, driving operational excellence and EBITDA growth through engagement with C-suite executives and hands-on leadership of cross-functional teams. Trave...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K *

Lead data science initiatives to enhance business performance through advanced analytics and modeling techniques. Collaborate across teams to leverage customer data, influence decisions, and drive pro...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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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