Senior Director, Data Science Initiatives – Partnerships

The Jackson Laboratory

Senior Director managing data science initiatives and partnerships at The Jackson Laboratory. Leading strategic vision and high-impact partnerships in research, nonprofit, and industry sectors.

Posted 4/3/2026full-timeRemote • California, Connecticut, Maine • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $189,226 - $300,195 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and drive the strategic vision for high‑impact partnerships
Oversee the full partnership lifecycle
Represent JAX at national and international conferences
Define and champion the enterprise‑level data science roadmap
Provide executive oversight of a portfolio of data science initiatives
Establish governance models and resource allocation frameworks
Build trusted relationships with senior faculty and scientific leaders
Lead, mentor, and grow a high‑performing team

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD with 10+ years of experience
8–10 years leading high‑impact data science programs
Deep expertise in AI/ML, large language models, and their application
Proven success building and scaling complex scientific or technical programs
Experience in research‑intensive, technology‑driven environments

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

AIMLlarge language modelsdata sciencedata science initiativesgovernance modelsresource allocation frameworks

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringrelationship buildingstrategic visionexecutive oversight

Certifications

PhD