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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$260K - $380K *

Shape the future of clinical development by leading global CNS portfolios, driving client success, and overseeing cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional outcomes in a fully remote environment w...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Staffing

$96K - $125K *

Join a team that's focused on enhancing delivery across cross-functional initiatives, ensuring timely execution and risk management. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive improvements and elevate cu...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Champion HR excellence for our pharmacy network, driving strategic growth and alignment across teams. Lead a dedicated HR team, enhance leadership capabilities, and ensure compliance while fostering a...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $200K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic finance initiatives, enhancing planning, forecasting, and reporting processes. Collaborate with executives to drive operational excellence and scale the finance f...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$240K - $280K *

Drive sales excellence by leading a high-performing team, executing strategic territory plans, and fostering consultative relationships with key customers to enhance revenue and market share...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $100K *

Join a team that's driving revenue growth through data-driven insights and operational excellence. Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to enhance systems, optimize territory planning, and ensure...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$179K - $190K *

Shape the future of payroll and HR services by leading strategic initiatives, optimizing operations, and ensuring compliance across the employee lifecycle. Drive excellence in service delivery while f...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Transform the healthcare experience by fostering strong relationships with enterprise clients. Drive strategic initiatives for account management, enhancing member engagement and satisfaction while al...

Austin, TXRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $239K *

Accelerate your career by leading a dynamic marketing team to enhance resident engagement and drive measurable growth through innovative campaigns and strategic partnerships across multiple channels...

Richardson, TXRemote

4 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead strategic enterprise sales initiatives, driving net new logo acquisition and account expansion in the AECO vertical. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored solutions and exce...

Lehi, UTRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$131K - $243K *

Shape the future of customer data management by leveraging your expertise to deliver strategic insights and solutions that drive business value for clients while collaborating with cross-functional te...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$100K - $125K *

Unlock potential by driving strategic business development initiatives, generating significant contract value, and fostering executive relationships to enhance market position and client satisfaction...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $125K *

Unlock potential by driving strategic sales initiatives to secure high-value outsourcing contracts, collaborating with C-level executives, and enhancing brand presence in the market through effective...

Florida, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$172K - $211K *

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$162K - $243K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing clinical trials through strategic oversight and collaboration. Lead project management efforts globally, ensuring quality, cost, and timeline objectives are m...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Pioneer client relations by driving growth and retention through strategic account management, fostering strong relationships, and ensuring service excellence to meet and exceed business objectives...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$122K - $163K *

Elevate sales performance by leading a diverse team, driving strategic initiatives, and fostering customer relationships to achieve revenue growth and market penetration in a dynamic environment...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $131K *

Transform complex data into actionable insights, partnering with leaders to enhance strategic decision-making and drive organizational performance through advanced analytics and reporting frameworks...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $140K *

Unlock potential by driving SBA loan origination and fostering partnerships in targeted sectors. Join a dynamic team focused on revenue growth and relationship development through your established net...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$185K - $256K *

Join a team that's redefining CMC strategies in life sciences. You'll engage with industry leaders, drive software adoption, and shape market narratives to enhance product lifecycle management and ope...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

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Oregon, USRemote

Yesterday

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

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to the growth of a new financial advisor lead generation business. Own the full sales cycle, build partnerships with wealth management firms, and develop scalable processes to drive revenue...

Wilmington, DERemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$160K - $200K *

Accelerate revenue growth by engaging Managed Service Providers, leading the full sales cycle, and building strong partnerships to drive NodeZero adoption and deliver compelling business solutions in...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Empower strategic partnerships with leading AI companies, driving growth and innovation. Lead a dedicated team to create joint offers, enhance customer engagement, and achieve revenue goals while coll...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$123K - $208K *

Champion transformative philanthropic support and engagement strategies for a leading public health institution. Drive multi-million-dollar fundraising initiatives while fostering lifelong loyalty amo...

Washington, USRemote

Today

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

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.