Director, Corporate Development Jobs

Explore Director, Corporate Development opportunities with organizations seeking experienced leaders to guide strategic growth. These roles commonly oversee mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, investments, and other initiatives that shape a company’s long-term direction. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping you discover senior-level opportunities aligned with your expertise.

What Does a Director of Corporate Development Do?

A Director of Corporate Development identifies and evaluates opportunities to expand a business, strengthen its market position, or create value. Depending on the organization, the role may lead acquisition sourcing and execution, assess potential investments, negotiate strategic partnerships, and coordinate due diligence with finance, legal, and operating teams. Directors also prepare recommendations and communicate deal rationale and outcomes to executive leadership.

Common Responsibilities and Skills

Typical responsibilities include developing a pipeline of strategic opportunities, building financial models, analyzing markets and competitors, managing transaction processes, and supporting integration planning. Employers often seek candidates with strong financial analysis, negotiation, project management, and executive communication skills. Experience in M&A, investment banking, private equity, corporate strategy, or a related field may be valuable, although qualifications vary by company and industry.

Where These Roles Are Found

Director-level corporate development positions are available across industries, including technology, healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, and consumer businesses. The scope can vary: some roles focus on acquisitions, while others combine deal work with strategic planning, venture investments, or partnerships. Review each listing for its industry focus, reporting structure, geographic expectations, and specific transaction experience requirements.

Find Your Next Corporate Development Role

Search Director, Corporate Development jobs on Ladders to find vetted opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Compare responsibilities and qualifications, then tailor your résumé to show measurable contributions to transactions, strategic initiatives, and business growth.

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$125K - $150K *

Join us to drive growth in enterprise accounts, owning the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing. Collaborate with a dynamic team to convert leads into revenue while leveraging market insights...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in expanding strategic partnerships and driving growth initiatives with autonomy. Collaborate with leadership to assess market trends, enhance client relationships, and achieve sales t...

Raleigh, NCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $185K *

Unlock your potential by leading a dynamic team to drive channel partnerships, transforming opportunities into revenue-generating relationships across diverse verticals in a fast-growing ecosystem...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$157K - $283K *

Lead the charge in driving business growth by developing strategic partnerships and innovative solutions for federal clients, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional res...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $180K *

Unlock new opportunities as you drive business growth in the life sciences sector. Focus on building relationships and matching client needs with innovative solutions in commercial consulting, brand c...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $205K *

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United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $150K *

Drive growth by building relationships and exceeding sales quotas through effective prospecting and discovery calls. Join a dynamic team focused on revolutionizing the energy industry with innovative...

Oklahoma City, OKRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $200K *

Unlock potential by driving market development and deal origination across private equity and corporate stakeholders. Collaborate with senior professionals to enhance M&A advisory capabilities and bui...

Michigan, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in legal technology by leveraging your extensive sales expertise to acquire new enterprise accounts and exceed revenue targets across the Americas, while collabor...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at driving strategic M&A initiatives by managing deal execution, from financial modeling to synergy analysis, while collaborating with senior leadership and ensuring organized proc...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Transform your career by driving new business growth in enterprise accounts. Leverage your expertise in IT sales to identify key opportunities, build trusted relationships, and deliver strategic solut...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$200K - $240K *

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4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $200K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

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Indianapolis, INRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$175K - $225K *

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Boston, MARemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $170K *

Partner with us to enhance consultant relationships in healthcare. Drive business growth by cultivating partnerships, optimizing engagement strategies, and aligning internal teams to effectively posit...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$107K - $145K *

Drive growth by identifying and securing new business opportunities in risk management and medical education. Collaborate with teams to develop proposals, manage sales pipelines, and ensure alignment...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $231K *

Join a dynamic team as a strategic advisor, driving clinical priorities and operational excellence. Collaborate with leaders to translate strategy into action, enhance provider performance, and suppor...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Director of Corporate Development do?question toggle

    A Director of Corporate Development leads strategic growth initiatives, which may include mergers and acquisitions, investments, partnerships, market analysis, and transaction execution. The exact scope depends on the employer.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Director, Corporate Development jobs?question toggle

    Employers often look for significant experience in corporate development, M&A, investment banking, private equity, corporate strategy, or related work. Financial modeling, deal execution, negotiation, and communication skills are commonly valued; specific requirements vary.

  • What industries hire Directors of Corporate Development?question toggle

    These roles can be found in technology, healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, consumer businesses, and many other industries. Responsibilities and preferred experience often reflect the company’s sector and growth strategy.

  • How can I find Director, Corporate Development jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Director, Corporate Development listings on Ladders, which features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Review each posting’s compensation details, responsibilities, and qualifications to identify suitable opportunities.