[chosenbreed37]

I don't think the op would care much for your delivery but you make some great points.

> If your work product isn't in front of the decision makers, you've also failed: they can tell the bottom line impact and will reward you accordingly.

This one in particular stood out. There is an aspect of salesmanship (or navigating corporate hierarchies) to the role. Things will not be obvious to the decision makers. Perhaps the data scientist has to take some responsibility in bringing their work to the fore.