Director, Data Science

Headspace

Remote, US
Base: $180,000-$287,500; equity: included; benefit...
Remote
12+ years experience in data science
Deep expertise in causal inference
Proven ability managing senior scientists
Headspace is seeking a Director of Data Science to lead their data science organization, focusing on product, marketing, and behavioral insights to enhance user experiences. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in data science, strong leadership capabilities, and a deep understanding of experimentation and causal inference

Job Summary

  • The Director will lead the organization across product, marketing, and Care marketplace science while advancing scientific rigor.
  • This role requires owning outcomes end-to-end to ensure scientific work drives clear decisions and measurable impact.
  • Candidates must permanently reside in the US full-time, with a hybrid option for those in the greater SF area.

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Headspace is seeking a Director of Data Science to lead their data science organization, focusing on product, marketing, and behavioral insights to enhance user experiences. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in data science, strong leadership capabilities, and a deep understanding of experimentation and causal inference.

Salary

Base: $180,000-$287,500; Equity: Included; Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare, wellness stipend, retirement match

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 12+ years experience in data science
  • Deep expertise in causal inference
  • Proven ability managing senior scientists
  • Strong track record influencing roadmap
  • Experience partnering with Product Engineering

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with Statsig experimentation platform
  • Background in healthcare or digital health
  • Hands-on AI experience in workflows
  • Subscription or B2B business experience
  • Experience with lifecycle management

Key Requirements

  • 12+ years of relevant experience
  • Management of managers and principal-level scientists
  • US permanent residency required

Work Rights

Must permanently reside in the US full-time

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