Explore Vice President of Data Science opportunities for experienced leaders ready to turn data into a competitive advantage. These senior roles shape analytics and AI strategy, build high-performing teams, and guide data-driven decisions across an organization. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more.
A Vice President of Data Science sets the vision for how an organization uses data science, machine learning, and advanced analytics. Responsibilities may include prioritizing initiatives, developing scalable models and platforms, communicating insights to executives, and ensuring data practices support business goals and responsible use.
Typical responsibilities include leading data scientists and machine learning teams, partnering with product and technology leaders, overseeing model development and deployment, and measuring the business impact of data initiatives. Employers often seek expertise in statistical analysis, AI and machine learning, data engineering, experimentation, and translating complex findings into clear recommendations. Strategic leadership, talent development, and strong communication are also essential.
Vice Presidents of Data Science are in demand across technology, financial services, healthcare, retail, media, and other data-intensive sectors. The role varies by organization: some executives focus on customer personalization and product innovation, while others lead risk analytics, operational optimization, or enterprise AI programs.
Explore Ladders to find vetted senior data science jobs paying $100,000 or more. Compare leadership opportunities, review role requirements, and identify positions that match your experience in analytics, AI, and organizational strategy.
$148K - $256K *
Shape the future of data engineering by architecting scalable, cloud-native data platforms on Azure and Databricks. Influence the organization’s data practices to leverage AI-driven insights, driving...
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Director, Mid-Enterprise Sales, SoCal
$325K - $375K *
Engage your leadership skills to drive revenue growth by building and mentoring a high-performing sales team. Focus on customer acquisition and market penetration in a competitive environment, collabo...
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Manager of Customer Success, SMB
$100K - $120K *
Join a dynamic team to lead customer success for SMBs, driving retention and growth. You'll coach a team, streamline onboarding, and leverage data and AI to enhance customer engagement and satisfactio...
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$120K - $145K *
Shape the future of data collaboration by leading product strategy for clean rooms and data delivery platforms. Drive innovation in privacy-conscious solutions while ensuring scalability and alignment...
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$210K - $230K *
Lead the charge in driving growth and performance across multiple channels, optimizing customer journeys and aligning cross-functional teams to achieve measurable outcomes in MRR and product expansion...
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$217K - $271K *
Optimize cross-functional program management for a global initiative, ensuring alignment across multiple teams and geographies. Drive execution, manage dependencies, and communicate effectively to del...
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$105K - $165K *
Innovate by leading the development of cutting-edge harness engineering solutions. Create controls that enhance the AI coding process, ensuring quality and efficiency in production through hands-on de...
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Director / Senior Director, Quality
$200K - $270K *
Lead the development and execution of GxP quality systems, ensuring compliance and oversight for clinical and CMC quality. Drive vendor qualification, audits, and training while fostering a culture of...
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Lead Director, Risk Adjustment Performance Reporting and Insights
$100K - $231K *
Advance your career by leading healthcare analytics initiatives that transform data into impactful insights, drive performance, and enhance decision-making across departments while fostering innovatio...
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Senior Machine Learning Engineer
$156K - $211K *
Unlock your potential as a Senior Machine Learning Engineer, driving innovative AI solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop scalable prototypes, translating complex business needs...
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$145K - $205K *
Pioneer data-driven growth strategies by establishing operational analytics frameworks for international markets while collaborating cross-functionally to inform decision-making and drive measurable b...
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Forward Deployed Researcher - Data as a Service
$180K - $300K *
Partner with us to tackle complex data challenges and enhance frontier AI model performance. In this critical role, engage with leading AI labs to design innovative datasets and environments while tra...
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$129K - $177K *
Lead the charge in designing and delivering AI capabilities for a platform, integrating advanced workflows and intelligent analysis while actively contributing to production code and managing a small...
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Sr. Data Engineer, Financial Systems (Remote)
$85K - $120K *
Create innovative solutions as a senior Application Developer, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance application performance and integrity while managing development tasks and promoting...
4 weeks ago
Senior Research Manager, Customer Success
$69K - $95K *
Join a team that's redefining research excellence by leading complex custom projects. You'll drive insights for top brands, manage client relationships, and mentor junior researchers while ensuring hi...
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$125K - $150K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of AI by architecting and building intelligent workflows to integrate models and enterprise data into scalable, production-ready solutions that ensure compliance...
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Blue Yonder Platform Data Analyst
$95K - $115K *
Transform transport platform data into robust technical models. This mid-to-senior role collaborates with key stakeholders, ensuring accurate data representation for analytics, while maintaining globa...
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Sr Manufacturing AI/Data Science Engineer
$112K - $190K *
Transform the future of manufacturing data by leveraging advanced analytics and AI. Collaborate across teams to enhance operational metrics, drive predictive solutions, and support critical investigat...
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Office Manager, Multi-Site Operations
$135K - $155K *
Manage multi-site office operations, ensuring efficiency, safety, and a positive environment. Lead staff, oversee vendor relationships, and implement workplace improvements while supporting a collabor...
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Strategic Account Executive - Central/West
$160K - $170K *
Join a team that’s driving innovative solutions in Data and Analytics for enterprise customers. Leverage your expertise to manage full sales cycles and collaborate cross-functionally, ensuring impactf...
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Principal Machine Learning Engineer (Memory & Context)
$199K - $334K *
Champion the architecture and engineering of agent memory systems, leading the development of context-driven AI agents. Drive innovation and technical direction while collaborating across teams to enh...
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$150K - $180K *
Engineers a scalable data platform architecture aligning with business goals. Drive high-impact decisions, mentor team members, and ensure data quality while collaborating across functions to enhance...
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$180K - $220K *
Transform medical strategies by leading a team of experts, ensuring compliance and scientific accuracy in communications, and fostering client relationships to drive innovative healthcare solutions...
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Principal Machine Learning Engineer - Central AI
$236K - $309K *
Join a team that's driving AI innovation by developing cutting-edge machine learning algorithms and frameworks that enable seamless integration across products and services, ensuring collaboration and...
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Director, Software Development
$142K - $177K *
Lead the charge in transforming legacy applications into modern solutions. Drive software development excellence, foster team growth, and collaborate across departments to enhance customer experiences...
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What does a Vice President of Data Science do?
A Vice President of Data Science leads an organization's data science strategy and teams. The role commonly includes setting priorities for analytics and AI, overseeing model development and deployment, and helping executives use data to make informed business decisions.
What qualifications are common for Vice President of Data Science jobs?
Employers typically look for extensive experience in data science or analytics leadership, a strong record of delivering business impact, and knowledge of areas such as machine learning, statistics, and data platforms. Strategic communication and team-building skills are also important. Specific requirements vary by employer.
What industries hire Vice Presidents of Data Science?
Technology, financial services, healthcare, retail, media, and other data-intensive industries hire data science executives. Responsibilities depend on the organization's products, customers, and business priorities.
How much do Vice President of Data Science jobs pay?
Compensation varies by employer, industry, location, and scope of responsibility. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; review individual listings for salary details.
Where can I find Vice President of Data Science jobs paying $100,000 or more?
Browse Ladders for vetted Vice President of Data Science and related senior data leadership openings. Check each listing for its salary range, qualifications, and location or remote-work details.