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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$175K - $210K *

Lead operational excellence in biopharmaceutical manufacturing, overseeing GMP processes, technology transfers, and clinical supply. Drive strategic initiatives, manage CDMO relationships, and build a...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$385K - $400K *

Transform regional sales performance by leading a high-impact team, driving strategic growth, and utilizing best practices to meet ambitious quotas within a dynamic environment. Foster relationships a...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $200K *

Champion market access strategies by leading a high-performing team to enhance payer coverage, optimize reimbursement, and drive revenue growth across diverse healthcare sectors. Foster a culture of a...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Consultant, leading municipal financial analyses and strategies. Drive impactful projects for local governments, enhancing service delivery and sustainability while dev...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in network engineering strategy and execution across the Americas. Drive modernization initiatives, manage multi-million dollar budgets, and enhance operational efficiency while foster...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $297K *

Empower your career by leading innovative marketing strategies that drive growth and enhance brand visibility. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize campaigns and achieve revenue goals i...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$165K - $220K *

Transform the SLED sales landscape by leading a high-performing team, driving new business, and fostering relationships within the Public Sector. Collaborate across departments to achieve ambitious sa...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Grow your career by driving revenue growth in the acute care market through new customer acquisition and account expansion. Manage the full sales lifecycle while collaborating with internal teams to d...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $200K *

Join a dynamic sales team and drive multifaceted relationships with major enterprise accounts. Leverage technical expertise to elevate manufacturing strategies, solve complex problems, and expand part...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$180K - $200K *

Accelerate progress at a multinational level by driving the reward and global mobility agenda. Lead the design and governance of compensation structures, ensuring alignment with business needs while p...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $150K *

Join us to lead North America's field and demand marketing efforts, driving pipeline and revenue through strategic programs and cross-functional collaboration with sales and marketing teams...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$151K - $208K *

Unlock potential by driving strategic growth and market access for innovative cancer screening solutions. Collaborate with executive leaders and clinical teams to enhance patient access and achieve im...

Illinois, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $140K *

Accelerate your career by driving new business growth and managing enterprise client relationships. Leverage your expertise in managed sales solutions to exceed targets and optimize sales processes in...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$160K - $200K *

Lead and drive strategic partnership growth, cultivating high-level relationships and expanding the partnership ecosystem to align with business goals. Oversee a team, manage key partnerships, and ens...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$192K - $357K *

Champion the development and execution of a comprehensive security strategy for Product and AI Security, ensuring integration of secure-by-design principles across the product lifecycle while leading...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Help us drive growth in the Midstream sector by building strong customer relationships, generating revenue, and developing strategic sales initiatives to enhance our market presence and profitability...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$139K - $157K *

Transform client partnerships by leading innovative commerce strategies across major retail platforms. Drive growth through integrated marketing, operational excellence, and creative solutions, ensuri...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $162K *

Join a team that's dedicated to developing strategic partnerships that align customer goals with organizational success. Collaborate across functions to drive innovative solutions and ensure long-term...

Lincoln, NERemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$256K - $332K *

Unlock the potential of Managed Services sales by leading complex pursuits and crafting tailored solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders, drive strategies, and close high-value deals to transform cus...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Champion growth by driving Dell Technologies sales across accounts, leveraging data to identify opportunities and build relationships. Collaborate with teams to close deals and enhance Presidio's stan...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of enterprise technology sales, driving strategic initiatives and fostering executive relationships to enhance customer adoption of innovative managed services and...

New Jersey, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $150K *

Unlock potential by originating and managing commercial mortgage and equity investments across Southern California and Las Vegas. Collaborate with a dynamic team to evaluate opportunities and drive st...

Newport Beach, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $195K *

Join a dynamic team to drive growth by engaging with senior leaders, delivering insights, and crafting strategies that enhance client success. Leverage your consultative sales expertise to build relat...

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6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $135K *

Join a team that's shaping provider engagement strategies to enhance experiences and drive results. Leverage insights and influence stakeholders while leading initiatives in a dynamic healthcare envir...

Woburn, MARemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $250K *

Drive your career as you cultivate strategic relationships and achieve revenue growth by mastering sales techniques and delivering tailored solutions to clients. Collaborate with teams to outperform t...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Senior Director of Business Development do?question toggle

    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.

  • What qualifications are common for Senior Director, Business Development jobs?question toggle

    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.

  • How much do Senior Directors of Business Development earn?question toggle

    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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    You can search Ladders for Senior Director, Business Development openings and explore vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Filter listings by factors such as location and work arrangement.

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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.