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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$150K - $180K *

Drive financial excellence by overseeing operations, managing a high-performing team, and implementing strategies to ensure compliance and support growth in the fast-evolving technology and blockchain...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Unlock your potential by leading commercial analytics initiatives in the pharmaceutical sector. Drive strategic decision-making through actionable insights derived from complex healthcare data, while...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$247K - $335K *

Lead the charge in architecting a robust knowledge framework that empowers customer success through innovative data solutions, guiding a team of experts to deliver scalable, high-quality knowledge sys...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$167K - $226K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI solutions by tackling complex problems, collaborating with stakeholders, and deploying innovative models that enhance business outcomes and customer experie...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $125K *

Join a team where you will drive strategic planning and enhance operational frameworks to optimize performance and foster collaboration across departments, contributing to transformative solutions and...

California, USRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$175K - $210K *

Transform data into actionable insights by leading data pipeline development and modeling. Collaborate with teams to enhance data products and ensure seamless integration for reporting and analytics i...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$175K - $210K *

Join a team that's transforming data into actionable insights. Leverage your expertise in data engineering to develop robust data pipelines and models, ensuring seamless data flow for reporting and an...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$175K - $210K *

Elevate data engineering capabilities by designing and developing robust data pipelines and models, ensuring seamless data transformation for analytics and reporting teams. Collaborate with stakeholde...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$102K - $124K *

Unlock the potential of media effectiveness by leading research design and delivery. Collaborate with clients to translate complex data into actionable insights, while mentoring teams and driving stra...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$179K - $204K *

Lead the charge in leveraging data science to drive innovative solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to build impactful machine learning models and deliver insights that enhance custome...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $170K *

Elevate data engineering excellence by designing and implementing complex data solutions, mentoring engineers, and collaborating across teams to drive impactful data initiatives and architectural inno...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

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

$140K - $180K *

Lead the charge in building transformative machine learning systems that redefine financial analysis, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive AI innovation and operational excellence in a r...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$211K - $272K *

Transform your career by leading enterprise applications strategy and delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes, drive AI adoption, and ensure robust application architect...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $228K *

Lead the charge in delivering high-quality biostatistical analyses for clinical studies, ensuring scientific integrity and collaboration across teams to translate innovative science into impactful med...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$223K - $307K *

Lead financial strategy for AI products, optimizing GPU supply and demand while driving revenue analytics and operational excellence. Collaborate with engineering and product teams to establish KPIs a...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$223K - $307K *

Shape the future of AI finance by partnering with engineering and product leaders to optimize GPU supply, drive pricing strategies, and establish robust financial operations that support rapid growth...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$223K - $307K *

Champion financial strategy by partnering with AI leaders to optimize GPU supply, pricing, and product economics, ensuring robust execution and scalable systems that drive growth and profitability in...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Transform ML evaluation processes by building robust infrastructure for deploying and optimizing multimodal models, enhancing workflows for high-quality performance and seamless integration of cutting...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$231K - $323K *

Elevate data engineering and AI capabilities to enhance marketing automation and customer engagement. Lead cross-functional teams to develop scalable solutions, ensuring data quality and responsible A...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$200K - $250K *

Reimagine growth strategies within federal agencies, focusing on enhancing digital services and customer engagement. Leverage your expertise to drive business development, capture opportunities, and f...

Washington, DCRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $250K *

Pioneer growth strategies within DHS, focusing on USCIS and digital services. Lead multidisciplinary teams to enhance public service delivery, leveraging deep mission knowledge and established relatio...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$198K - $222K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative data solutions in healthcare. Drive strategy and execution for complex enterprise deployments while mentoring a high-performing team and building executive relat...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$198K - $222K *

Engage in shaping AI-driven data solutions, leading a high-impact team to enhance enterprise deployments in healthcare. Drive strategy and execution while fostering partnerships with senior leaders to...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$118K - $166K *

Unlock potential by leveraging data science and AI to drive innovative solutions in marketing and commercial strategies, collaborating with cross-functional teams to transform complex challenges into...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$130K - $160K *

Drive innovative data solutions by leading cross-functional teams to deliver and manage a portfolio of governed data products. Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to optimize product...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   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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