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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$110K - $130K *

Champion the seamless execution of multi-disciplinary projects, guiding teams through the complexities of product development while ensuring client satisfaction and alignment. Your leadership will dri...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Advance your career by leading multi-disciplinary projects from inception to delivery. Utilize design thinking and project management tools to align teams and exceed client expectations in the medical...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Develop and maintain robust data pipelines and infrastructure, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive data-driven decision-making and enhance business outcomes through innovative technical...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $175K *

Empower healthcare insights by leveraging multi-source data to develop innovative models and methodologies. This role combines quantitative analysis with qualitative inference, shaping impactful solut...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$95K - $175K *

Elevate your career by transforming multi-source healthcare data into actionable insights. In this dynamic role, you'll apply advanced statistical techniques and collaborate across teams to shape meth...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$92K - $166K *

Advance data science solutions by leading design, development, and deployment efforts. Collaborate with mission operators and stakeholders to optimize analytics for government objectives, ensuring hig...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$92K - $166K *

Transform your career by developing data pipelines and workflows to support advanced sensor data management. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with data standards and enhance operational eff...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$187K - $230K *

Elevate your career by leading Clinical Data Management initiatives, ensuring compliance and quality across clinical trials. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive data integrity and operati...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining data analytics in child welfare. Lead strategic initiatives, manage large datasets, and drive impactful insights to enhance service delivery and outcomes for stakeholders...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by joining a collaborative team that supports data collection and analysis for critical engineering activities, enhancing system performance and operational excellence in a fast-paced...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$207K - $368K *

Drive data strategy and analytics for US Seller Business, optimizing growth and retention through advanced modeling and cross-functional collaboration. Lead complex projects, transforming insights int...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$148K - $194K *

Unlock potential by leading the development of innovative statistical computing platforms, enhancing productivity in data science. Collaborate across teams to create scalable, user-friendly tools that...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to lead growth analytics, transforming data into actionable insights that drive revenue and enhance business performance across North American Insurance. Build and mentor a high-pe...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in applied analytics for growth and placement, transforming data into actionable insights that drive measurable revenue outcomes. Build and manage a high-performing team while scaling...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $175K *

Champion the creation of cutting-edge data platforms and AI solutions while collaborating with clients in a dynamic environment. Lead technical initiatives and mentor teams to transform data into acti...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $145K *

Elevate revenue and risk strategies by leveraging data insights to drive impactful business decisions. Collaborate across teams to optimize processes, influence product development, and enhance client...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $220K *

Lead the charge in transforming data into strategic business assets. Oversee the product vision, data strategy, and execution for marketing science and predictive data products, while ensuring scienti...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$175K - $210K *

Take ownership of our data product strategy, leading cross-functional teams to deliver scientifically defensible, commercially viable data solutions while ensuring compliance and privacy in a pivotal...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $180K *

Drive innovative data modeling solutions to enhance record matching accuracy. Collaborate with a small team to design, build, and deploy models, ensuring high-quality results while mentoring teammates...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $165K *

Join our team to build and enhance models that match records from diverse data sources. Collaborate closely with data science leaders and product owners to drive impactful results and mentor teammates...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$136K - $216K *

Optimize data strategies by analyzing user behavior and content performance. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance creator growth and refine product recommendations, translating data insights into...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Join us to design and implement innovative ML applications that automate complex workflows. Collaborate with experts to enhance user experience, integrate tools, and ensure robust performance while sh...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$175K - $210K *

Innovate data product strategies to drive revenue growth and adoption. Lead a team focused on scientific integrity, creating actionable insights from marketing data while ensuring compliance and enhan...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $120K *

Empower innovation as you collaborate cross-functionally to drive data quality, optimization, and AI integration in aerospace engineering, ensuring seamless manufacturing and customer support processe...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of quality excellence by leading field operations and ISO 9001 initiatives. Drive a team of Quality Auditors to enhance Layer 1 infrastructure installation standards, ensuring exception...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

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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