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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$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...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$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...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$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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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$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...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$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...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$320K - $400K *

Elevate research in foundation and world models by driving innovative multimodal learning. Collaborate across teams to translate complex research into scalable solutions, while mentoring peers and set...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$320K - $400K *

Join a team that's advancing research in foundation and world models. Drive large-scale multimodal learning, set technical direction, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate innovativ...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Empower our team by driving end-to-end execution of complex customer deployments and cross-functional programs, ensuring high-quality delivery aligned with strategic goals. Manage dependencies and nav...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$189K - $260K *

Lead the development of enterprise-scale AI capabilities, driving strategy, architecture, and delivery. Collaborate across teams to build scalable solutions and mentor talent while ensuring adherence...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$139K - $230K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$139K - $230K *

Architect data solutions that drive analytics transformation. Lead teams in building robust data pipelines, mentor engineers, and ensure technical excellence across projects to support AI and business...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $200K *

Shape the future of data strategy by bridging business needs and data execution, driving innovation, and enhancing market competitiveness. Collaborate with leadership to ensure alignment and deliver m...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$175K - $189K *

Drive innovation by leading the transition to Microsoft Power BI, shaping analytics solutions, and collaborating across teams to enhance data-driven decision-making in a hands-on, technical role with...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $195K *

Champion the future of clinical science by leading trial design, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure compliance with GCP and drive innovative solutions in rare disease research...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential as a Data Scientist, managing diverse datasets to drive business insights and innovation. Collaborate with teams to enhance decision-making and optimize processes, contributing t...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$175K - $210K *

Launch your career as a product leader, guiding the strategy and evolution of an innovative AI inference platform while collaborating with engineering teams to deliver exceptional performance and cust...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $100K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Optimize enterprise data initiatives by supporting Fabric AI projects, enhancing data pipelines, and driving analytics operations across multiple business functions. Collaborate with teams to ensure d...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$212K - $274K *

Transform the GTM planning landscape by integrating strategy, forecasting, and performance management across diverse growth channels, ensuring alignment with financial goals and operational priorities...

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  •   8 - 10 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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    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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