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.
Machine Learning Engineer, Physical Sciences AI
$180K - $298K *
Innovate by bridging research and production as you develop scalable AI/ML systems. Collaborate with scientists and engineers to transform models into reliable services, ensuring efficiency and perfor...
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Senior Director, Strategic Growth Analytics
$170K - $200K *
Champion strategic growth initiatives by leading analytics to drive measurable business performance and enhance decision-making across a global organization through advanced insights and AI capabiliti...
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Lead Data Analytics and Visualization Engineer
$120K - $145K *
Empower your career by leading a team of data experts in building innovative BI solutions. Drive impactful decisions through data-driven insights, collaborating with stakeholders while fostering a cul...
4 weeks ago
Scientist, Computational Biology
$142K - $171K *
Shape early drug discovery by analyzing high-dimensional datasets and collaborating with scientists to advance complex projects. Leverage your computational expertise to enhance analytical methods and...
1 month ago
$118K - $185K *
Unlock financial insights and drive strategic planning by collaborating with leaders to develop budgets, forecasts, and performance metrics that enhance decision-making and support business growth in...
3 weeks ago
$118K - $185K *
Empower strategic financial planning by collaborating with leaders to develop budgets, forecasts, and analyses that drive informed decision-making and enhance organizational performance while ensuring...
3 weeks ago
$118K - $185K *
Champion financial strategy and analysis to drive business growth and sustainability. Collaborate with leaders to develop budgets, forecasts, and performance metrics, ensuring informed decision-making...
3 weeks ago
Director of Client Experience, Lab Network
$125K - $160K *
Drive client success in our lab network by managing relationships, ensuring renewals, and identifying growth opportunities. Collaborate across teams to enhance processes and improve client experiences...
1 week ago
Director, Client Growth & Strategy, DHS
$150K - $200K *
Elevate your career by driving growth strategies within federal agencies, focusing on enhancing public services through innovative digital solutions. Leverage your expertise to build relationships and...
Reposted yesterday
Director, Recruiting Strategy & Analytics
$147K - $220K *
Transform recruiting analytics into strategic insights that drive advisor acquisition and optimize investment strategies. Collaborate with leadership to enhance performance metrics and reporting, ensu...
2 weeks ago
$162K - $203K *
Elevate program management excellence by leading a global PMO, driving complex initiatives, establishing governance, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to achieve measurable outcomes and enh...
Reposted 6 days ago
Director, Client Insights and Reporting
$130K - $150K *
Lead a dynamic team in client insights and reporting, ensuring exceptional service through proactive strategies and data-driven solutions. Cultivate relationships, optimize analytics, and drive operat...
4 weeks ago
Clinical Research Program Manager
$110K - $130K *
Drive clinical research operations for a multidisciplinary program focused on inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, ensuring rigorous execution of studies while collaborating with diverse teams to tra...
2 weeks ago
Director, Head of Compute Finance
$256K - $356K *
Optimize financing solutions for AI infrastructure, leading complex transactions and team management to enhance customer adoption and drive business growth across Google’s TPU offerings...
1 week ago
$275K - $325K *
Unlock the potential of AI by taking charge of end-to-end model development, optimizing performance, and integrating cutting-edge solutions into products. Collaborate closely within a passionate team...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
$125K - $150K *
Manage revenue growth by sourcing and activating enterprise customers, collaborating with the Cognition team to drive sales cycles and enhance product development, while navigating complex organizatio...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
$150K - $180K *
Grow your career with a dynamic GTM Manager role driving revenue by activating enterprise customers and collaborating with product teams. Leverage your technical expertise to lead sales cycles in a fa...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
$150K - $180K *
Drive revenue growth by managing the sales cycle and engaging enterprise customers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, understand technical challenges, and develop strategic initiatives to close...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Join a dynamic team as a Sr. Data Scientist, leading initiatives that enhance business profitability and customer experience through advanced analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to leve...
1 week ago
Senior Director - ESE Systems & Analytics
$99K - $134K *
Empower academic success by leading ESE Systems & Analytics, ensuring data integrity and compliance. Oversee the integration of special education technologies to enhance processes and support diverse...
Reposted 1 week ago
Executive Director, Strategy & Growth
$185K - $275K *
Transform enterprise strategy and growth by leading business development, capture, and proposal efforts. Collaborate with senior leadership to drive sustainable growth and build strategic relationship...
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Associate Director, Generative AI and Agentic AI Architecture
$152K - $170K *
Lead the strategy and delivery of enterprise-scale Generative AI solutions, collaborating with client executives and cross-functional teams to drive impactful AI initiatives and foster innovation in a...
1 week ago
Research Scientist, Pricing Science
$136K - $184K *
Analyze causal inference methods to enhance pricing strategies using ML. Collaborate with economists and engineers to develop robust causal ML pipelines and tools, ensuring rigorous methodologies are...
Today
Director of Advanced Analytics
$84K - $142K *
Transform data analytics capabilities by leading strategic initiatives, overseeing advanced analytics projects, and enhancing performance metrics to improve health and human services outcomes. Collabo...
Reposted 2 days ago
$105K - $150K *
Shape the future of cybersecurity by leveraging data science to solve complex problems. Collaborate across diverse disciplines to develop innovative solutions and apply cutting-edge techniques in mach...
4 weeks ago
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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