Vice President, Data Science Jobs

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.

What Does a Vice President of Data Science Do?

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.

Common Responsibilities and Skills

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.

Industries Hiring Data Science Executives

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.

Find Vice President of Data Science Opportunities

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.

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$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team focused on advancing Geospatial AI. Collaborate with experts to develop cutting-edge solutions in AI and Computer Vision, transforming vast data into acti...

Reston, VARemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$196K - $309K *

Lead the design and implementation of advanced knowledge graph solutions, enhancing personal work contexts and integrations across teams, while delivering scalable, low-latency APIs. Mentor engineers...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Unlock operational excellence by managing administrative functions, recruiting, and onboarding for a growing inpatient practice. Collaborate with leadership to enhance staffing models and ensure compl...

Silver Spring, MDRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$215K - $270K *

Lead the charge in building a high-performing Solutions Engineering team focused on autonomous site security. Drive technical sales, manage customer engagements, and ensure consistent quota attainment...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$160K - $200K *

Lead the charge in building a dynamic Corporate Development function, driving strategic growth through investments and M&A. Collaborate with executives to identify opportunities that enhance market le...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$184K - $287K *

Lead the charge in shaping cutting-edge Agentic AI solutions for enterprise applications. Collaborate with top software companies to architect, optimize, and deploy innovative AI systems, ensuring rob...

Santa Clara, CARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$71K - $90K *

Optimize pricing strategies and underwriting analytics for value-based care partnerships, collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate data into actionable insights and support growth initia...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Transform product strategy for high-performance data processing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation in cloud-native environments, ensuring seamless integration and exceptional...

Cary, NCRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Explore innovative AI workflow solutions aimed at enhancing business processes. Collaborate with various teams to identify challenges, prototype solutions, and guide projects from conception to produc...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to bridge technical solutions and customer needs in a dynamic, cross-functional role. Utilize your expertise to drive adoption of AI agents, influencing product roadmaps and enhancing...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$466K - $500K+*

Accelerate progress at the forefront of ML infrastructure, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and implement user-centric solutions that enhance model development and deployment for di...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$275K - $325K *

Partner with us to drive impactful marketing growth by leading and optimizing our cross-functional marketing organization. You'll build teams and systems to enhance performance across channels, ensuri...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as a strategic leader driving growth in cybersecurity consulting. Engage with executive stakeholders, close complex deals, and leverage a vast partner ecosystem to deliver tailor...

Scottsdale, AZRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K *

Grow your career with a hands-on team transforming data chaos into clarity. Collaborate directly with clients to leverage advanced analytics and visualization tools, guiding them from frustration to i...

Indianapolis, INRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Accelerate progress at driving revenue growth through strategic sales initiatives, building client relationships, and enhancing cybersecurity solutions for organizations, while managing the complete s...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of computer vision by leading our Delivery organization. You'll drive customer success, scale operations, and engage directly in complex implementations, ensuring...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$195K - $208K *

Reimagine user experiences by leading design for core product features, ensuring seamless integration and customer delight. Collaborate across teams to enhance engagement and trust, shaping the future...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$140K - $160K *

Transform your career by leading strategic account management for top Healthcare clients. Drive client satisfaction, revenue growth, and operational excellence while collaborating with cross-functiona...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$155K - $205K *

Champion process excellence by optimizing workflows and driving cross-functional improvements. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and elevate service quality throu...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$115K - $125K *

Elevate AI capabilities across the organization by providing vision, governance, and training. Collaborate with leadership and teams to identify opportunities, streamline processes, and implement AI s...

Washington, DCRemote

1 week ago

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

$100K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to drive the market strategy for analytics and MLOps, enhancing product positioning, enabling competitive insights, and crafting engaging launch materials to support major enterpri...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$126K - $233K *

Engage in strategic sales leadership to drive regional growth, manage high-performing teams, and build relationships with educational leaders. Leverage expertise to exceed targets and foster collabora...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in building robust MLOps infrastructure to support scalable AI solutions, bridging software engineering and machine learning for reliable production deployments across enterprise envir...

Cambridge, MARemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$119K - $172K *

Innovate the future of technical talent acquisition by leading high-stakes searches for senior engineers, data specialists, and product leaders. Shape strategies, elevate standards, and leverage AI to...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$180K - $230K *

Lead the charge in strategic financial planning and analysis, driving insights and recommendations for executive leadership. Oversee forecasting, reporting, and team development to enhance business pe...

Georgia, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Vice President of Data Science do?question toggle

    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.

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    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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.

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