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Director Data Science

San Francisco, CA

Director Data Science Location: San Francisco, CA Sponsorship: Yes Relocation: Yes Industry: Data Science A Fortune 500 is looking for a proven Data Science leader to create a new Data Science team.

Essc

Director, Data Engineering

Irvine, CA · On-site

Collaborates with the Director of Business Intelligence & Analytics to define data requirements, optimize data models, and enhance reporting, analytics, and data mining capabilities. Demonstrates a ...

CrowdStrike

Director, Data Analytics

Sunnyvale, CA

The Director will function as a vital strategic partner, bridging the data needs of the Sales and Finance organizations to ensure decision-making across the entire company is consistently data ...

Boot Barn

Director, Data Science & Insights

Irvine, CA · On-site

$150K - $200K/yr

DIRECTOR, DATA SCIENCE & INSIGHTS REPORTS TO: CHIEF DIGITAL OFFICER STATUS: EXEMPT Summary Boot Barn is where community comes first. We thrive on togetherness, collaboration, and belonging. We build ...

Boot Barn

Director, Data Science & Insights

Irvine, CA

$150K - $200K/yr

DIRECTOR, DATA SCIENCE & INSIGHTS REPORTS TO: CHIEF DIGITAL OFFICER STATUS: EXEMPT Summary Boot Barn is where community comes first. We thrive on togetherness, collaboration, and belonging. We build ...

Fujifilm

Director Data AI & Analytics

Irvine, CA · Hybrid

The Director Data, AI and Analytics will own the strategy, platforms, operating model, and outcomes for Data, AI, and Analytics across three FUJIFILM lifesciences businesses. In highly regulated GxP ...

Merck & Co.

Director Data AI & Analytics

Irvine, CA · On-site

$154.57 - $216.10/hr

The Director Data, AI and Analytics will own the strategy, platforms, operating model, and outcomes for Data, AI, and Analytics across three FUJIFILM life-sciences businesses. In highly regulated GxP ...

Wpromote,-LLC-

Director, Data Strategy

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$120 - $160/hr

The Role We are seeking a dynamic Director of Data Strategy & Analytics to lead the intersection of data strategy, analytics innovation, and client impact at Wpromote. You'll lead, own, and evolve ...

Superhuman

Director, Data Science

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$302K - $415K/yr

The Opportunity As Director, Data Science , you will lead the data science strategy and team for a core product in our AI-native suite that works everywhere our customers work-powering agentic ...

FUJIFILM Biotechnologies

The Director Data, AI and Analytics will own the strategy, platforms, operating model, and outcomes for Data, AI, and Analytics across three FUJIFILM life-sciences businesses. In highly regulated GxP ...

twentysix

Director, Data Strategy

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$180 - $240/hr

Overseeing a team of Data Strategists and managing your own book of business to deliver high-quality data solutions, insights, and measurement frameworks across our client portfolio. Driving client ...

Omnicom

Director, Data Science

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

Data and Analytics Job Subfunction: Data Science and AI The Data Science team is pivotal in the ... Lead and train direct reports and manage their career progression Required Skills Hands-on ...

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How much do director data jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for director data in California is $126,843.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $92,800.00 and $161,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Data vs Data Analyst?

AspectDirector DataData Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master’s in Data Science, Computer Science, or related field; often leadership experienceBachelor's degree in related field; certifications like Microsoft Data Analyst or Tableau often preferred
Work EnvironmentStrategic leadership, overseeing data teams, and setting data policiesData collection, analysis, reporting, and visualization tasks
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in large corporations, tech firms, and data-driven organizationsCommon across various industries including finance, marketing, and healthcare

The main difference between a Director Data and a Data Analyst lies in their scope and responsibilities. The Director Data focuses on strategic leadership, managing data teams, and setting organizational data policies. In contrast, the Data Analyst handles data collection, analysis, and reporting to support business decisions. Both roles require strong analytical skills, but the Director Data typically has more experience and a broader leadership role.

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Infographic showing various Director Data job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $126,843 per year, or $61 per hour.

Director Data Science

PROPRIUS

San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Re-posted 18 hours ago

Job description

Director Data Science

Location: San Francisco, CA

Sponsorship: Yes

Relocation: Yes

Industry: Data Science

A Fortune 500 is looking for a proven Data Science leader to create a new Data Science team. This is your chance to build a department, define a strategy, and implement a road-map to create and build data science products.


The department will be part of a new innovation center, essentially a start-up within a bigger organization. As the new leader of this department it is imperative that you bring disruptive ideas, creative mindsets and hire top-notch technical talent. The head of this new Data Science division will be expected to solve classic e-commerce problems; targeted advertising and marketing, recommendation systems, behavioral analytics and customer profiling, supply chain optimization, etc.


You will be tasked with designing, building and selling analytics tools and products within the wider business and build a world class team to help you accomplish the vision you have submitted to stakeholders. This is an incredible opportunity to make a significant impact on a multibillion-dollar business; greenfield positions like this do not come around often.

For this opportunity you will need:

  • PhD in Computer Science/related field/equivalent industry experience.
  • Extensive Data Science experience preferably in different environments.
  • Experience in building Data Science product and putting it into production.
  • Ability to define and implement a global Data Science strategy.
  • Proven track record in a Data Science leadership position.
  • Strong Machine Learning experience.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and influence at the C-level.

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