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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$144K - $212K *

Drive strategic retention initiatives and lead a high-performing team to enhance partner success. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize engagement and execute competitive strategies, ensuring val...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$144K - $278K *

Engage with diverse stakeholders to build and enhance community advocacy programs. Drive strategic initiatives, foster relationships, and lead collaborative efforts to elevate participant perspectives...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $108K *

Champion high-impact strategic initiatives, collaborating with executives to drive alignment and measurable results across the organization while navigating complexity and change...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Reimagine customer success by driving value and retention for enterprise accounts. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure measurable outcomes, lead strategic initiatives, and advocate for customer ne...

Boston, MARemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Serve as a strategic advisor to clients, fostering relationships and ensuring seamless service delivery while driving client satisfaction and retention through proactive support and collaboration with...

Iselin, NJRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$203K - $304K *

Champion project success by leading a team of Directors and Managers to drive clinical study strategies, ensuring quality, scope, and budget goals are met while fostering collaboration and continuous...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$203K - $304K *

Manage a team of Directors to drive clinical study projects, ensuring quality, scope, and budget targets are met while fostering collaboration and strategic alignment across global initiatives...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$141K - $251K *

Champion enterprise data storage transformation by architecting complex subscription agreements. Collaborate with strategic leaders and engage C-suite executives to drive recurring revenue and redefin...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $140K *

Join a team that's redefining tactical communications for defense applications. Leverage your engineering expertise to bridge technical capabilities with USSOCOM requirements, supporting innovative so...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$89K - $169K *

Lead the charge in managing complex client relationships, driving growth and retention through strategic planning and execution. Utilize expertise to implement customized service strategies and enhanc...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$260K - $300K *

Join a team that's redefining financial strategy and operations, driving growth towards $1B+ in revenue. You'll lead cross-functional initiatives, optimize resource allocation, and build a high-perfor...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Grow your career with a dynamic leadership role overseeing sales strategies and team development in the Chromatography & Mass Spectrometry sectors, driving revenue growth and customer satisfaction thr...

Texas, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$170K - $180K *

Join us as a Technology Architect to shape and govern our Sales & Marketing tech ecosystem. Lead architecture design, drive integration strategies, and mentor teams to enhance client engagement and op...

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6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$134K - $306K *

Shape the future of clinical research by leading strategic initiatives, fostering client relationships, and ensuring project excellence in neurodegenerative studies. Drive innovation and operational i...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Drive strategic enterprise relationships, ensuring customer success through tailored account management and operational excellence in the Consumer Packaged Goods sector. Collaborate cross-functionally...

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3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$132K - $272K *

Join a team that's shaping strategic partnerships to drive growth and value. Leverage your expertise in business development to evaluate opportunities, negotiate deals, and manage relationships that e...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$240K - $269K *

Advance your career by leading national account strategies in oncology, fostering relationships with health plans and PBMs. Drive coverage, reimbursement, and adoption initiatives while collaborating...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $250K *

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California, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform educational outcomes by leading strategic partnerships with K-12 districts. Leverage your expertise to drive literacy initiatives, influence district strategies, and foster long-term relatio...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$120K - $158K *

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Elevate project outcomes by providing expert guidance in Cerner analysis, design, and implementation. Collaborate with clients and teams to address project issues and ensure successful delivery while...

Chicago, ILRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$108K - $130K *

Grow your career with a pivotal role managing strategic accounts in public safety. Drive revenue through upselling and cross-selling, while fostering strong relationships with key decision-makers and...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead impactful partnerships to secure philanthropic investments, navigating complex relationships with high-net-worth individuals to drive climate solutions while ensuring integrity and transparency i...

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Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$191K - $280K *

The Senior Director of the Access Experience Team will lead strategic initiatives for clients in the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors, focusing on payer marketing and access strategies. This r...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$109K - $186K *

Champion business growth across European defense markets by developing strategies, engaging stakeholders, and managing sales cycles. Build long-term relationships to position solutions as the preferre...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.