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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$194K - $361K *

Drive the strategy and delivery of scalable data and AI solutions, transforming complex business needs into measurable outcomes while leading high-performing teams and fostering innovation across ente...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$194K - $361K *

Drive enterprise-scale Data and AI solutions, shaping strategies and leading cross-functional teams to deliver measurable outcomes while fostering innovation and digital transformation across the orga...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$70K - $125K *

Champion data excellence by leading dashboard initiatives and managing analytics teams. Drive insights for healthcare clients through data governance, quality assurance, and strategic partnerships, en...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$70K - $125K *

Join a team that's driving data excellence by leading dashboard initiatives, managing data workflows, and ensuring data integrity for impactful insights in a dynamic healthcare environment...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$135K - $154K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of data science and human capital, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop innovative AI tools. Leverage diverse technologies to enhance HR strateg...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$106K - $113K *

Join a team that's dedicated to building secure, scalable data solutions. As a Data Engineer, you'll design and maintain data pipelines, ensuring high-quality data for analytics and business decisions...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $322K *

Transform data engineering by leading a high-performing team to build innovative AI solutions. Drive the development of a next-gen data intelligence platform, ensuring impactful delivery and collabora...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$200K - $230K *

Shape the future of enterprise data and analytics by leading strategy, governance, and advanced AI initiatives. Collaborate with business leaders to transform data into actionable insights while ensur...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $155K *

Lead advanced analytics and statistical modeling to transform complex healthcare data into actionable insights, collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve strategic business challenges and enh...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$280K - $310K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic finance initiatives that shape capital allocation, pricing, and growth strategies. Collaborate with executives to drive financial performance and build a high-per...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$89K - $101K *

Unlock actionable insights as a Decision Scientist, collaborating across teams to analyze customer behavior, drive marketing strategies, and enhance business growth through advanced analytics and pred...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $130K *

Deliver insightful data analysis to enhance financial reporting and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline data processes and ensure accuracy in reporting for regulatory and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Champion project success by managing data ingestion/extraction for government clients. Oversee the full implementation lifecycle, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder engagement while navigating c...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Accelerate progress at our PMO by leading a team of program managers to drive new product introductions from concept to launch, ensuring quality and efficiency in hardware programs while collaborating...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$141K - $236K *

Shape the future of national security by driving innovative data solutions and analytics. Collaborate with experts to transition prototypes into production, delivering impactful insights while integra...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $190K *

Engineer data-driven solutions to enhance Marine Corps mission capabilities through rigorous analysis, modeling, and simulation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver actionable insights...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Architect innovative machine learning solutions to tackle unique neural data design challenges by collaborating across teams and utilizing cutting-edge techniques in a dynamic, fast-paced environment...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Manage client engagement and drive research delivery, collaborating with diverse teams to execute projects that enhance healthcare insights. Shape product development and ensure quality execution whil...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$175K - $210K *

Join a team that's passionate about shaping product strategy through customer insights, driving collaborative innovation, and prioritizing impactful solutions to enhance user experiences and foster su...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $150K *

Champion innovative data solutions to uncover actionable insights in complex datasets. Collaborate cross-functionally to transform customer challenges into opportunities, leveraging advanced AI and st...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $120K *

Elevate project management excellence by leading a dynamic team, ensuring high-quality execution across flagship accounts, and driving operational efficiency through strategic oversight and collaborat...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $154K *

Lead the charge in integrating alternative datasets to enhance credit decisioning. Collaborate cross-functionally to build scalable data solutions, leveraging advanced analytics and machine learning t...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$72K - $98K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming data into actionable insights through advanced analytics and machine learning, supporting critical decision-making in human performance and behavioral heal...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$158K - $210K *

Drive the development of AI-enabled financial solutions by leading data engineering workstreams, collaborating with client teams, and building reusable digital assets to enhance operations in lending...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$158K - $210K *

Unlock potential by leading data engineering initiatives to develop AI-enabled financial solutions. Collaborate with client teams and domain experts to create trusted digital assets, enhancing operati...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

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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    Commonly valued skills include machine learning, statistical analysis, experimentation, data strategy, stakeholder communication, project prioritization, and people leadership.

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