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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$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...

Seattle, WARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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

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

$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...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 weeks ago

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

$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...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Director, Data Scientist do?question toggle

    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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