Senior Director, Software & Platforms

Key Responsibilities (What you contribute)

• Define and execute the data science strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to identify opportunities for data-driven innovation.
• Oversee the design, development, and deployment of predictive models, algorithms, and data products.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and with measurable impact.
• Partner with business units to understand challenges and translate them into data science solutions.
• Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders effectively.
• Establish best practices for data governance, model validation, and ethical AI use.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations and internal policies.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (You're good at)

• Master's or Ph.D. in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in data science or analytics, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of delivering impactful data science solutions in a business setting.
• Expertise in machine learning, statistical modeling, and data engineering.
• Proficiency in Python, R, SQL, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Education: Master's required/ Doctorate Preferred

Experience: 8 years required/ 10 years preferred

Supervisory: 8 years required/ 10 years preferred

Pay Range: $189,226 - $309,394, pay based on experience

About JAX:

The Jackson Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution with a National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center and nearly 3,000 employees in locations across the United States (Maine, Connecticut, California),Japan andChina. Its mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in the shared quest to improve human health.

Founded in 1929, JAX applies over nine decades of expertise in genetics to increase understanding of human disease, advancing treatments and cures for cancer, neurological and immune disorders, diabetes, aging and heart disease. It models and interprets genomic complexity, integrates basic research with clinical application, educates current and future scientists, and provides critical data, tools and services to the global biomedical community. For more information, please visitwww.jax.org.

EEO Statement:

The Jackson Laboratory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.