The Director, Data Sciences is a leadership role responsible for raising data-driven decision making within a business unit through team leadership, client/industry-facing activities, and evangelizing methodologies and best practices. The role leads people and teams to develop an overall strategy for project execution, including creating use cases, roadmaps, and prioritization.
Requirements
- Bachelors, Masters or Ph.D. in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field
- 10+ years of progressive experience in data science, machine learning, or AI, with at least 8 years in leadership positions
- Demonstrated experience in managing and scaling data science teams of 15+ professionals
- Proven record of delivering high-impact AI and ML solutions that have driven significant business value
- Deep expertise with generative AI models and techniques (e.g., LLMs, GANs) for content generation and their practical applications
- Advanced knowledge of statistical analysis, machine learning algorithms, and data manipulation techniques at enterprise scale
- Experience in setting technical direction and implementing MLOps practices for model deployment and monitoring
- Strong business acumen with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business value
- Excellent communication and leadership skills, with experience presenting to executive leadership
- Experience working in a global or multicultural environment
- Record of successful collaboration with product, engineering, and business teams
- Proficiency in multiple programming languages relevant to data science (Python, R, etc.) and big data technologies
Benefits
- Health Benefits: Comprehensive, multi-carrier program for medical, dental and vision benefits
- Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with match and an Employee Share Purchase Plan
- Wellbeing: Wellness platform with incentives, Headspace app subscription, Employee Assistance and Time-off Programs
- Short-and-Long Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death Insurance, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
- Family Benefits, including bonding and family care leaves, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Health Savings, Health Care, Dependent Care and Commuter Spending Accounts