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.
Data Scientist, 2027 Graduate U.S.
$103K - $162K *
Optimize data analysis and experimentation strategies, partnering with cross-functional teams to derive actionable insights from extensive datasets, enhancing product innovation and business decision...
4 weeks ago
$135K - $155K *
Unlock potential by driving revenue growth through new client acquisition and strategic partnerships. Collaborate across teams to position agency solutions, enhance client relations, and achieve excep...
1 month ago
$135K - $155K *
Advance your career by driving growth through strategic client acquisition and innovative solutions across various industries while enhancing agency capabilities and fostering key executive relationsh...
1 month ago
$135K - $155K *
Pioneer new client acquisition strategies, driving revenue growth through agency solutions. Collaborate and build executive relationships, showcasing innovative design and data services in a dynamic e...
1 month ago
$135K - $155K *
Lead the charge in driving revenue growth by acquiring new clients through strategic selling of agency solutions, focusing on branding, media, eCommerce, and more while building lasting relationships...
1 month ago
$135K - $155K *
Shape the future of agency sales by driving growth through strategic client engagement and innovative solutions. Leverage your industry expertise to build executive relationships and enhance the custo...
1 month ago
Director - Data, Analytics & AI
$160K - $175K *
Transform the data, analytics, and AI landscape by leading strategy, governance, and execution. Drive measurable business impact through innovative solutions while collaborating with senior leaders ac...
2 weeks ago
Data Scientist (Data Management)
$95K - $115K *
Join a team that's dedicated to leveraging data science to combat criminal activity. In this role, you'll manage data systems, develop strategic reports, and support complex investigations through adv...
4 days ago
$141K - $189K *
Join us as a Senior Data Scientist to lead impactful analytics initiatives, shape product strategy, and mentor junior team members while driving AI-powered insights and experimentation across the Sell...
4 weeks ago
Senior Manager, Product - Decision Support
$120K - $145K *
Empower your career by leading product strategy and development in healthcare. Drive innovation, validate growth opportunities, and collaborate across teams to deliver impactful solutions from concept...
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Director / Principal Investigator, AI and Genomics
$250K - $290K *
Drive AI innovation by leading a research team to develop population-scale models, focusing on health-risk prediction and variant-effect analysis, while securing funding and publishing impactful resea...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Transform business challenges into actionable insights by leveraging advanced analytics, decision science, and machine learning. Collaborate with leaders to enhance customer experience and drive enter...
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Director, PEPI - Data, Cloud & AI Architecture
$150K - $225K *
Elevate our technology practice by leading data, cloud, and AI architecture initiatives. Drive impactful assessments and strategic insights for private equity clients, ensuring alignment with business...
Yesterday
Director, PEPI - Data, Cloud & AI Architecture
$150K - $225K *
Optimize data, cloud, and AI architecture strategies to enhance enterprise value. Lead engagements, assess technical systems, and translate findings into actionable insights for private equity clients...
Yesterday
Director, PEPI - Data, Cloud & AI Architecture
$150K - $225K *
Lead the charge in data, cloud, and AI architecture, driving technology assessments and strategic insights for private equity firms. Collaborate with teams to enhance enterprise value through innovati...
Yesterday
Director, PEPI - Data, Cloud & AI Architecture
$150K - $225K *
Join a team that's redefining technology strategy for private equity firms. Lead data, cloud, and AI architecture initiatives, ensuring alignment with business goals while managing client relationship...
Yesterday
Director, PEPI - Data, Cloud & AI Architecture
$150K - $225K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of technology in private equity. Lead data, cloud, and AI architecture initiatives, driving enterprise value through strategic assessments and hands-on engagement...
Yesterday
Director, PEPI - Data, Cloud & AI Architecture
$150K - $225K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of technology in private equity. Lead data, cloud, and AI architecture initiatives, driving enterprise value through strategic assessments and hands-on engagement...
Yesterday
$130K - $163K *
Unlock potential by leading data analytics initiatives that drive business growth. Collaborate across teams to transform consumer insights into actionable strategies, mentor analysts, and shape the an...
1 week ago
$160K - $190K *
Shape the future of healthcare by leading applied research in NLP and clinical AI. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate innovative research into impactful production systems that enhan...
1 week ago
Account Director, Intelligence Community
$123K - $184K *
Join a team that's driving growth by identifying and closing new business opportunities within the U.S. Intelligence Community. Leverage your strategic account management skills to deepen relationship...
1 week ago
Associate Director Clinical Data Management Program Lead
$157K - $256K *
Drive the success of clinical data management deliverables, ensuring effective communication, oversight of timelines and budgets, and mentoring team members while maintaining high standards and readin...
1 week ago
Associate Director Clinical Data Management Program Lead
$157K - $256K *
Join a dynamic team to lead clinical data management deliverables, ensuring program success through proactive communication, expert guidance, and effective resource management while mentoring team mem...
1 week ago
Associate Director Clinical Data Management Program Lead
$157K - $256K *
Lead and inspire the success of clinical data management deliverables, ensuring adherence to standards and best practices. Collaborate with teams to manage timelines, budgets, and quality metrics whil...
1 week ago
Senior Staff Research Scientist/Engineer, Consumer Agents Post Training, DeepMind
$262K - $364K *
Pioneer innovative advancements in large-scale modeling and post-training experience. Collaborate within a dynamic team to drive research, validate hypotheses, and enhance the capabilities of cutting...
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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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