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.
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.
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.
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.
Senior / Staff Machine Learning Engineer, Applied AI
$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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Senior / Staff Machine Learning Engineer, Applied AI
$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...
Reposted 1 week ago
Senior / Staff Machine Learning Engineer, Applied AI
$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...
Reposted 1 week ago
Senior / Staff Machine Learning Engineer, Applied AI
$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...
Reposted 1 week ago
$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...
3 weeks ago
Sr Director, Data Engineering - Consumer Data & Analytics
$237K - $296K *
Empower teams to achieve excellence in consumer data engineering by leading the strategy, modernization, and execution of scalable data platforms and analytical solutions, driving impactful insights a...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Executive Director Machine Learning Engineer-MLOps
$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...
1 week ago
Director, Audience & Data Strategy
$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...
Yesterday
$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...
2 days ago
Senior Manager, Data Science - Model Risk Office
$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...
3 weeks ago
Director Information Systems - AI & Data
$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...
2 weeks ago
Senior Manager, Data Engineering
$157K - $235K *
Lead and inspire multiple data engineering teams to design and deliver scalable data platforms, ensuring operational excellence and reliability across batch and real-time systems while fostering a cul...
Today
$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...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Director, Product Management (Data & Agentic AI Platform)
$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...
1 week ago
Research Manager - Post-Training for Agents
$244K - $305K *
Lead innovative research in reinforcement learning and autonomous agents, guiding a high-performing team while collaborating with cross-functional groups to translate research into impactful products...
2 weeks ago
Sr. Data Scientist, Performance Marketing
$139K - $287K *
Analyze complex data to drive marketing strategies and user growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop statistical models and optimize performance marketing efforts, influencing key bu...
Yesterday
Sr. Data Scientist, Performance Marketing
$139K - $287K *
Unlock potential by leveraging advanced analytics to drive user growth and optimize marketing strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate data insights into actionable recommendat...
Yesterday
Senior Principal Scientist, Data Science - R&D DDSAI - Therapeutics Development & Supply (TDS)
$137K - $235K *
Elevate decision-making by leading the development of Operations Research and Decision Intelligence solutions. Collaborate with senior stakeholders to enhance forecasting, optimization, and simulation...
Yesterday
Senior Principal Scientist, Data Science - R&D DDSAI - Therapeutics Development & Supply (TDS)
$137K - $235K *
Join a team that's redefining decision intelligence in pharmaceutical R&D. Lead the development of advanced modeling solutions, collaborating with senior stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency...
Yesterday
Senior Principal Scientist, Data Science - R&D DDSAI - Therapeutics Development & Supply (TDS)
$137K - $235K *
Drive innovation in data science by developing advanced decision-support models that enhance operational efficiency and strategic planning across therapeutic development and supply chains, collaborati...
Yesterday
Program Manager, Data Transformation
$172K - $203K *
Drive data transformation initiatives by managing metrics from intake to certification, ensuring clarity and accountability across cross-functional teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance data...
Yesterday
Senior Software Engineer, AI Research
$154K - $227K *
Unlock potential by leading the deployment and optimization of cutting-edge AI models, collaborating with cross-functional teams to tackle complex challenges in multimodal data processing and enhance...
Yesterday
Senior Software Engineer, AI Research
$154K - $227K *
Join a team that's pioneering AI innovation by deploying cutting-edge LLMs and agents. Collaborate with experts to tackle multimodal data and optimize AI solutions, driving impactful results in real-t...
Yesterday
$173K - $232K *
Shape the future of financial planning by leading revenue forecasting and long-range planning initiatives. Collaborate with executives to enhance reporting and drive strategic decisions in a dynamic...
1 week ago
Product Manager, Derived Intelligence
$100K - $169K *
Create innovative data products by collaborating with cross-functional teams to define metrics, analyze proprietary datasets, and deliver insights that drive customer value in the private capital mark...
Today
What does a Director, Data Scientist do?
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.
What qualifications are common for Director of Data Science jobs?
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.
What skills are important for a Director, Data Scientist?
Commonly valued skills include machine learning, statistical analysis, experimentation, data strategy, stakeholder communication, project prioritization, and people leadership.
How can I find Director, Data Scientist jobs paying $100,000 or more?
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