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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$136K - $170K *

Transform data governance and reporting by leading product discovery and delivery for a robust reporting engine, ensuring high-quality datasets and seamless collaboration across teams to enhance inves...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$232K - $325K *

Empower innovation by serving as a leading expert in relevance evaluation. Collaborate to enhance ranking and recommendation systems, driving product strategy through rigorous analysis and shaping the...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's transforming internal IT operations to enhance service delivery and support growth. This hands-on leadership role requires strategic vision and operational expertise to modernize te...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$242K - $275K *

Lead and elevate the Database Platform team, driving data architecture, reliability, and team culture for scalable data solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure data integrity and operation...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $150K *

Take ownership of product lifecycle for data-driven solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate customer needs into actionable requirements, enhance product offerings, and suppor...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to manage and innovate a portfolio of data-driven solutions, enhancing financial services globally. Collaborate across teams to drive product strategy, optimize offerings, and supp...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$251K - $351K *

Join a team that's redefining player engagement through innovative data strategies. Lead the development of data products and capabilities that enhance player personalization and lifecycle management...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$150K - $180K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$200K - $275K *

Unlock potential by managing AI and ML product development in materials science, leveraging expertise in chemistry and software to drive innovation across diverse industries and enhance customer engag...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $275K *

Join a dynamic team to develop AI and ML products in materials science, driving innovation across industries. Leverage your expertise in chemistry and machine learning to enhance product offerings and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $275K *

Lead the charge in developing AI and ML products for materials science, leveraging your expertise to drive innovation across diverse industries while managing a dynamic team and engaging with customer...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$99K - $167K *

Develop and maintain robust data pipelines using SparkSQL and Pyspark, ensuring high-quality data for analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data analysis efficiency and support...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Champion data-driven solutions by analyzing large datasets, developing ETL workflows, and applying advanced statistical techniques to uncover insights. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure data acc...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $298K *

Unlock innovative AI solutions by enhancing machine learning models for customized scientific applications. Collaborate across teams to bridge the gap between research and engineering, ensuring optima...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $298K *

Contribute to advancing AI capabilities by developing, evaluating, and adapting machine learning models within customer-specific workflows, ensuring high model quality and reliability through collabor...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $298K *

Unlock potential by driving model adaptation and evaluation in Applied AI, collaborating with researchers and software teams to enhance customer-specific workflows and ensure reliable, high-quality AI...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $298K *

Transform customer-specific scientific workflows by applying your expertise in post-training and evaluation of ML systems. Collaborate with AI researchers and software teams to enhance model quality a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $143K *

Join a dynamic team as a Data Engineer, where you'll design and maintain data pipelines using SparkSQL and Pyspark. Your work will enhance data analysis efficiency, impacting industries and driving cu...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $210K *

Elevate your career by collaborating with Data Scientists to build and deploy cutting-edge ML models. Drive innovation in real-time and batch systems while optimizing performance in a dynamic, cloud-b...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $175K *

Shape the future of audience analytics by leading strategies that drive client success. Collaborate with teams to translate insights into actionable plans, ensuring performance metrics are met while m...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$125K - $150K *

Shape the future of financial strategy by leading planning processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and delivering insights that drive investment decisions and organizational growth in a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$229K - $262K *

Champion innovative data science solutions to enhance model governance and drive business outcomes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to leverage advanced analytics and machine learning, ensurin...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$220K - $265K *

Join a team that's redefining technology and data strategy in life sciences. Lead initiatives in AI, analytics, and governance to enhance decision-making and drive business impact while collaborating...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$167K - $260K *

Shape cutting-edge advancements in AI by leading deep reasoning research and driving innovative systems, while collaborating with a dynamic team to create impactful solutions in a fast-paced environme...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$220K - $250K *

Lead the charge in redefining financial experiences by owning enterprise data and AI platforms. Drive strategy, execution, and governance while collaborating across teams to deliver scalable, innovati...

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  •   8 - 10 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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