Head of Data Science

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Direct message the job poster from HarnhamSenior Consultant - Leading Advanced Analytics & Data Science For Harnham NYCDirector of Data ScienceLOCATION: Remote (US-based)SALARY: $190,000 - $215,000 + BonusINDUSTRY: FinTech / Consumer ServicesAre you a visionary data science leader with a passion for delivering real business impact? A high-growth, mission-driven consumer services organization is looking for a Director of Data Science to lead and scale their machine learning practice. This is a unique opportunity to drive enterprise-level value through operationalized AI while partnering with senior leadership to influence strategy.THE COMPANYThis organization is a well-established player in the financial services space, serving millions of consumers with a mission to create better financial outcomes. With a fast-evolving data function and strong executive buy-in, they're investing heavily in AI/ML to transform decision-making, automate key workflows, and unlock new product capabilities.THE ROLEAs Director of Data Science, you'll lead a high-performing team of data scientists and a product manager, owning the end-to-end lifecycle of machine learning models-from ideation to production. You'll work cross-functionally with engineering, product, and operations teams to scope high-ROI initiatives and ensure scalable, ethical deployment of models via batch inference and real-time APIs.This is a highly visible role reporting to executive leadership, offering autonomy, strategic influence, and the opportunity to shape the future of AI across the business.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Lead, mentor, and grow a team focused on building production-grade ML models aligned with business goals.Drive the discovery, prioritization, and ROI evaluation of new data science initiatives.Architect and oversee the full ML lifecycle-development, deployment, monitoring, and retraining.Collaborate with data engineering and MLOps teams to ensure scalable and reliable pipelines using Snowflake, DataRobot, and real-time APIs.Champion best practices in model governance, explainability, and responsible AI.Present insights and strategy recommendations to executive stakeholders in a compelling, accessible manner.YOUR SKILLS & EXPERIENCERequired:10+ years in data science or machine learning, with 2+ years in a formal leadership or player-coach role.Strong expertise in Python and SQL, with deep understanding of supervised and unsupervised learning.Proven experience deploying and monitoring ML models in production environments (batch and real-time).Track record of cross-functional collaboration with engineering, product, and business leaders.Familiarity with model deployment platforms like DataRobot, Sagemaker, or similar.Experience with Snowflake-native ML or integrated MLOps workflows.Strong communication skills and business acumen-able to influence at the executive level.Nice to Have:Background in financial services, lending, or high-volume consumer products.Exposure to prescriptive analytics and optimization techniques.BENEFITSCompetitive compensation and equityFully remote flexibilityHigh-visibility role with executive sponsorshipOpportunity to build a cutting-edge ML function from the ground upHOW TO APPLYPlease send your CV to Oisin Ennis at Harnham to learn more about this exciting opportunity.Seniority levelSeniority levelDirectorEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionAnalystReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Harnham by 2xSign in to set job alerts for “Head of Data Science” roles.Don't see your dream job listed? Apply here!Interested in Bombora but don't see a role that fits? Apply for the future!Senior Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Scientist (Director), Data & Technology, Data Analytics & AI (Remote)New York, NY $111,900.00-$167,900.00 1 hour agoNew York, United States $170,000.00-$210,000.00 1 week agoNew York, NY $140,000.00-$200,000.00 20 hours agoMachine Learning Scientist, NLP (All Ranks)New York, NY $200,000.00-$300,000.00 1 week agoNew York, NY $100,000.00-$120,000.00 44 minutes agoData Scientist, Finance Analytics - (Texas, New York, or California)New York, NY $135,000.00-$165,000.00 3 weeks agoNew York, NY $140,000.00-$160,000.00 1 day agoNew York, United States $230,000.00-$300,000.00 2 weeks agoSenior AI Scientist, Molecular Design - USA RemoteMachine Learning Scientist, ASR (All Ranks)New York, NY $200,000.00-$300,000.00 1 week agoMachine Learning Engineer, WebML - US RemoteNew York, NY $185,000.00-$225,000.00 6 months agoNew York, NY $35,000.00-$46,000.00 2 weeks agoNew York, United States $240,000.00-$250,000.00 3 weeks agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17