Senior Director, Business Development Jobs

Senior Directors of Business Development lead strategies that expand markets, build high-value partnerships, and create durable revenue opportunities. These senior-level roles combine commercial judgment, relationship building, and cross-functional leadership to help organizations reach their growth objectives. Explore vetted opportunities on Ladders, including jobs paying $100,000 or more.

What Senior Directors of Business Development Do

Responsibilities vary by company and industry, but commonly include identifying new markets, developing business plans, negotiating strategic partnerships, managing key accounts, and overseeing a business development team. Leaders in this role work closely with executives and teams across sales, marketing, product, finance, and operations to turn opportunities into measurable results.

Skills and Qualifications Employers Seek

Employers often look for a record of achieving growth targets and experience leading complex deals or partnerships. Useful strengths include strategic planning, financial and market analysis, negotiation, executive communication, pipeline management, and team leadership. Relevant industry knowledge and a strong network can also be valuable.

Career Outlook and Compensation

Compensation for Senior Director, Business Development positions depends on factors such as industry, company size, location, scope of responsibility, and incentive structure. Senior roles may include performance bonuses or other incentives in addition to base pay. Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates find roles aligned with their leadership background.

Find Senior Director, Business Development Jobs

Use Ladders to explore openings and compare opportunities by location, industry, and work arrangement. Review each job description for its growth mandate, reporting structure, target markets, and compensation details, then tailor your application to show how your business development leadership has delivered lasting results.

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$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving Workday Adaptive Planning implementations, enhancing financial reporting and forecasting for clients. Collaborate with teams, mentor associates, and streamline processes to...

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Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $120K *

Manage a team of engagement managers to enhance operational effectiveness, drive project execution, and implement innovative solutions. Oversee financial performance and resource allocation while fost...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Elevate customer relationships by managing and growing strategic national accounts. Focus on retention, upselling, and cross-selling within the Collision and Mechanical sectors while leveraging SaaS s...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $160K *

Lead the charge in driving strategic sales growth within higher education, transforming complex challenges into solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance market share and establish lasting...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$150K - $180K *

Champion growth by developing and executing territory plans to maximize revenue. Collaborate with sales, marketing, and business development teams to drive results and enhance market share through eff...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $200K *

Transform federal programs by leading owner's representative services, ensuring effective project delivery from inception to closeout. Leverage commercial real estate expertise to advocate for owners...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$130K - $160K *

Drive AI-native sales by building C-suite relationships and closing enterprise deals. Collaborate with account owners to identify opportunities and educate prospects on financial orchestration's value...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $175K *

Transform the future of nonprofit investment strategies by leading client engagement, business development, and team coordination. Drive growth and enhance service delivery for a diverse portfolio of...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$191K - $247K *

Develop and oversee advanced capabilities in Commercial Learning & Development, driving strategy, implementation, and continuous improvement to enhance field performance and support business objective...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Drive strategic growth by managing client accounts and expanding market share. Collaborate with internal teams to deliver tailored solutions and ensure client satisfaction while mentoring team members...

Arizona, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Drive financial excellence by partnering with pharmacy leaders to enhance strategic planning, deliver insights, and lead a high-performing finance team, ensuring compliance and optimizing financial pe...

Florida, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Elevate your career by managing a diverse portfolio of retail and industrial properties across multiple states. This hands-on role focuses on operational excellence, financial performance, and tenant...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Accelerate progress at driving revenue through strategic pipeline development and multi-touch outreach. Collaborate with marketing to uncover opportunities and engage with elite engineers, ensuring a...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$259K - $350K *

Redefine the future of cybersecurity by leading product strategy for a cutting-edge Managed Detection & Response portfolio, driving innovation and customer success while managing a high-performing tea...

California, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in building a high-performance sales team, executing strategies, and managing operations. Drive team success through training, mentoring, and performance management while fostering a p...

Tampa, FLRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Transform treasury and tax operations by overseeing global payment workflows, ensuring compliance, and optimizing cash management. Collaborate with finance leaders to enhance processes and drive effic...

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Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $220K *

Elevate enterprise growth by leading strategy, client development, and seamless transitions across all markets and service lines. Build a unified approach to enhance long-term strategy and operational...

Kalamazoo, MIRemote

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$180K - $200K *

Champion strategic sales initiatives to maximize global key accounts in Bioanalytical Labs. Drive growth through relationship-building, account management, and collaboration with cross-functional team...

Virginia, MNRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$154K - $212K *

Lead the charge in shaping global benefits strategies, ensuring competitive, compliant, and innovative programs that enhance employee attraction and retention across diverse markets while fostering a...

Wisconsin, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform business development by leveraging technical expertise to build customer relationships, identify opportunities, and deliver tailored solutions. Join a dynamic team focused on driving sales g...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $100K *

Tackle new business growth as a key player in driving the sales cycle. Leverage your sales expertise to build relationships with enterprise clients, close deals, and expand market presence while worki...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$195K - $325K *

Elevate the Risk & Compliance strategy for R&D, leading a team to foster a risk-aware culture, manage budgets, and engage with stakeholders to ensure effective cyber risk management across GSK's resea...

Philadelphia, PARemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in driving enterprise healthcare IT sales, fostering strategic relationships, and achieving growth targets across assigned accounts and territories. Collaborate with teams to enhance m...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$221K - $335K *

Elevate clinical research by leading innovative studies, ensuring data integrity and patient safety. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive strategic initiatives and enhance clinical development whil...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$175K - $200K *

Lead the charge in developing integrated media strategies and client partnerships across pharmaceutical and life sciences accounts, driving business growth and ensuring exceptional delivery and client...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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    A Senior Director of Business Development sets and leads growth initiatives, develops strategic partnerships, evaluates markets, oversees major opportunities, and works with cross-functional teams to increase revenue and expand the organization.

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    Employers commonly seek substantial business development or commercial leadership experience, a history of meeting growth goals, and strengths in negotiation, strategic planning, market analysis, and executive communication. Requirements vary by organization and industry.

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    Pay varies by employer, industry, location, experience, and role scope, and may include bonuses or other incentives. Ladders lists vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; check individual listings for compensation information.

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    Highlight specific growth outcomes, major deals or partnerships, markets entered, and the teams you led. Use measurable results where possible and tailor your experience to the employer’s strategic priorities.