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Director Data Strategy Jobs in Silver Spring, MD

Community Change

Program Data Director

Washington, DC · On-site +1

Overview: Community Change seeks a strategic and collaborative Director of Program Data to establish and lead our new Program Data Team. This pivotal role represents the next phase of our ...

Pewtrusts

Associate Director, Data Labs

Washington, DC · Hybrid

$167K/yr

This position reports to the Managing Director of Data Labs. Primary Responsibilities Team ... Team strategy * Helps topitch,selectand refine theteam's ongoing research portfolio.Helpstoshepherd ...

Pwc

Data Validation Risk - Director

Washington, DC

$155K - $410K/yr

As a Director, you will set the strategic direction and lead business development efforts, making ... You will leverage skills in data manipulation, visualization, and statistical modeling to support ...

Soft Tech Consulting

Data Scientist

Arlington, VA

... directed Data Scientist to support a critical government client in Arlington, VA. This role requires an active Secret Security Clearance and focuses on advancing data strategy, governance, and Shared ...

Soft Tech Consulting

Data Scientist

Arlington, VA

... directed Data Scientist to support a critical government client in Arlington, VA. This role requires an active Secret Security Clearance and focuses on advancing data strategy, governance, and Shared ...

Soft Tech Consulting

Data Scientist

Arlington, VA · On-site

... directed Data Scientist to support a critical government client in Arlington, VA. This role requires an active Secret Security Clearance and focuses on advancing data strategy, governance, and Shared ...

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How much do director data strategy jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for director data strategy in Silver Spring, MD is $160,104.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $113,700.00 and $195,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How does a Director of Data Strategy typically collaborate with other departments to drive data initiatives?

A Director of Data Strategy plays a pivotal role in bridging the gap between technical teams and business units. They work closely with department heads across marketing, finance, product, and IT to align data initiatives with organizational goals, ensure data governance, and prioritize analytics projects. Regular cross-functional meetings, workshops, and strategic planning sessions are common, allowing the Director to understand business needs and translate them into actionable data solutions. This collaborative approach helps foster a data-driven culture and ensures that data strategies deliver measurable business value.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Director of Data Strategy, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Director of Data Strategy, you need deep expertise in data analytics, data governance, and strategic planning, typically supported by an advanced degree in a quantitative field and extensive industry experience. Familiarity with data platforms (like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud), business intelligence tools, and relevant certifications such as CDMP or CDO is often required. Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills help drive cross-functional alignment and foster a data-driven culture. These skills ensure effective data utilization, support business objectives, and position the organization for competitive advantage.

What does a Director of Data Strategy do?

A Director of Data Strategy is responsible for developing and implementing an organization’s data vision and strategy. They oversee data governance, ensure the effective use of data analytics, and align data initiatives with business goals. This role often involves collaborating with senior leadership, managing data teams, and ensuring compliance with data regulations. Their work helps organizations make informed decisions by leveraging data as a strategic asset.
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Associate Director, Data Enablement

Associate Director, Data Enablement

AstraZeneca

Gaithersburg, MD • On-site

$121K - $182K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 19 days ago

AstraZeneca rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 44 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

18th of 74 rated pharmaceutical

Job description

The Oncology Data Science - Data, Analytics, and AI Platforms (ODSP) team comprises multiple groups across the Cambridge UK, Boston MA, Gaithersburg MD, and Munich DE sites. ODSP develops technology, software, and data infrastructure to advance our Oncology data science. Our vision is to evolve data science into a driver of innovation within Oncology. We do this by creating a strategic culture that values our data as a true business asset, organizing our data so that it's accessible and easy to find, integrated, and re-usable for Humans & AI, and building the best computational tools to support scientific decision making.

As a data product lead,you'lllead and drive the development of multi-omics data products which will serve as data foundation across our portfolio and will be used to influence portfolio and investment decisions. Working hand in hand with our data product consumers (data scientists, ML experts) and data producers,you'llhelp to shape data product strategy and priorities based on business value and user need.You'llwork closely together with software engineering teams to find novel ways to consume data through our tools and systems andyou'llbe the go-to person when it comes to questions and trainings on your data product and its consumption.You will report to the Director, Data Products, Ops & Governance and may be based in Gaithersburg, MD or Waltham, MA.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop the strategy for and build multi-omics data products/ data atlases in a FAIR way which supports AZ cross-project delivery

  • Plan and drive data curation-, integration, -management and operation efforts (coordination between scientists, engineers); conduct data quality control and normalization where needed

  • Lead small cross-functional teams and ensure successful product delivery

  • Work together with data engineers to automate data operations as much as possible

  • Quantitativelyobserveand control product usage, to quickly understand gaps and issues

  • Coordinate and streamline data transfer,exchangeand integration activities with our vendor network

  • Work with data product consumers (bioinformaticians, data scientists, scientists) to understand requirements, develop best practices in data wrangling/curation and storage of RWE data, and gather feedback

  • Develop documentation and training material

  • Identifyopportunities for training/ education and drive/ support development of training and communication material

Essential requirements

  • Master's degree in biology, bioinformatics, datascienceor related field; PhD preferred

  • At least 3 years Bioinformatics or relatedexperience

  • 3 years' experience indata science/management and or data centric project/alliance management and integration with data entity focus genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics

  • Understanding of the FAIR data principles and how to translate and implement requirements into a typical data flow

  • Great communicationand organization skills as well as stakeholder mgmt. experience

  • Experienced working within cross-functional teams, including business data owners/stewards and technical product developmentstaff

Desirable requirements

  • Experience with multimodal healthcare data

  • Experience with tools like JIRA, Confluence

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $121K to $182K. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives-an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves), as well as health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.

Date Posted

01-Jul-2026

Closing Date

14-Jul-2026

Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.

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