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Director of Data Science

HeadspaceRemote - United States
Remote Full-time $180K/yr - $287.5K/yr

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Experience Level

Senior Level Manager

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess: Proven experience in leading data science teams and driving impactful insights that align with organizational goals. Strong expertise in statistical analysis, modeling, and experiment design. Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable strategies for diverse stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment. Advanced degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics) is highly preferred.

About the job

Headspace is searching for a Director of Data Science to lead a remote team based in the United States. This senior leader will shape how the organization understands user behavior, improves products, and measures impact across Product, Marketing, Care, and B2B functions. Data Science is central to Headspace’s mission, turning behavioral data into insights that drive better health and happiness for members.

Role overview

This position oversees initiatives in product analytics, marketing insights, and marketplace science within the Care sector. The Director will reinforce scientific integrity throughout processes, deepen capabilities in analytics and measurement, and guide the art of ROI storytelling. The role requires hands-on leadership, from strategic planning to collaborating with executives and coaching senior leaders, while staying close to technical work in areas like experiment design, causal reasoning, and modeling.

What you will do

  • Develop and manage the strategy, execution, and impact of Data Science projects across product, marketing, and forecasting.
  • Support product development and experimentation, lifecycle management, growth strategies, and business decision-making.
  • Prioritize high-value problems in Product, Marketing, Care, and B2B that align with member and business goals.
  • Set and maintain high standards for experimentation, causal inference, modeling, forecasting, segmentation, and statistical integrity.
  • Improve the quality of hypotheses, metrics, experiment designs, model evaluations, and recommendations for decisions.
  • Establish review mechanisms and operational standards to ensure work is sound, interpretable, and ready for decision-making.
  • Lead product analytics to influence understanding of user behavior across acquisition, engagement, retention, and care journeys.
  • Strengthen data foundations, including instrumentation, telemetry quality, validation, and readiness for experimentation.
  • Collaborate with other departments to define measurement strategies that show the impact and ROI of care initiatives.
  • Build and mentor a high-performing team of data scientists, supporting continuous learning and excellence.

Requirements

  • Experience leading teams of managers and principal-level data scientists.
  • Ability to operate at both strategic and technical levels, including experiment design and modeling.
  • Strong background in product analytics, measurement, and scientific rigor.
  • Proven skill in building scalable leadership systems and fostering technical excellence.

About Headspace

Headspace is a leading digital mental health platform that provides users with tools and resources to improve their mental well-being. Our mission is to enhance the health and happiness of our members through personalized mindfulness experiences. We believe in the power of data to inform and enhance our offerings, ensuring that we meet the evolving needs of our community.

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