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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$95K - $135K *

Drive technical excellence and team growth by leading software development initiatives, managing resources, and ensuring project alignment with business goals while maintaining security and operationa...

Emeryville, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$116K - $174K *

Transform healthcare sales by leading strategic account management and driving growth through consultative relationships. Collaborate with teams to optimize product offerings and enhance customer sati...

Illinois, USRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Elevate client relationships in the Life & Annuities sector by leveraging AI and data solutions to drive growth, value, and satisfaction. Partner to deliver strategic insights and innovative solutions...

Columbus, GARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$50K - $150K *

Bring your expertise to drive business growth by securing new enterprise accounts and cultivating high-value partnerships. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative digital media s...

Chicago, ILRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $235K *

Join a team that's redefining business processes through digital transformation. Lead cross-functional initiatives, ensuring scalable and standardized practices that align with strategic goals while f...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$176K - $253K *

Contribute to the development of comprehensive bioprocessing proposals, leading cross-functional teams to deliver integrated solutions. Drive proposal governance, standardization, and continuous impro...

RemoteRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Lead a dynamic account management team, driving strategic relationships with major health systems. Foster high-touch engagement, ensuring customer success and operational excellence while directly man...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate progress at a leading telecom program by driving automation in engineering activities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions while managing scope, timeline...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$90K - $120K *

Advance strategic initiatives by collaborating across teams to launch innovative data tools and insurance programs. Drive project management efforts and contribute to executive presentations that shap...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $175K *

Empower your career by driving impactful relationships in government sectors. Manage a dedicated account portfolio, enhance customer satisfaction, and lead strategic engagement initiatives to maximize...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Engage in strategic business development to expand client relationships and drive growth in R&D services within the healthcare and biotechnology sectors. Leverage industry contacts and collaborate wit...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$200K - $250K *

Transform your career by leading cross-functional R&D initiatives that enhance platform security and modernization. Drive impactful engineering decisions while mentoring a team of Staff Engineers to a...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$135K - $160K *

Take ownership of shaping the future of Enterprise Customer Education by defining strategies, leveraging data, and leading teams to drive impactful outcomes that transform client engagement and enable...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K *

Champion growth by developing partnerships with surgeons and teams, driving product adoption, and managing sales within a defined territory. Execute business plans, ensure accurate reporting, and buil...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Transform customer success by leading a high-performing team to drive value, retention, and growth across enterprise accounts. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure operational excellence and measu...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$112K - $163K *

Engage with clients as a senior technical advocate, leading strategic audits and RFPs. Collaborate across teams to enhance business development efforts, translating complex data into actionable insigh...

CanadaRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $250K *

Drive critical initiatives by navigating ambiguity, building effective operating models, and ensuring measurable outcomes in a dynamic environment. Engage with leadership to implement AI solutions and...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $95K *

Drive growth and partnerships in California by managing sales pipelines, closing contracts, and leading a team to enhance educational outcomes for multilingual learners through Ellevation's solutions...

California, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$192K - $256K *

Deliver impactful investor relations strategies that enhance company visibility, build investor confidence, and drive long-term shareholder value. Collaborate with senior leadership to translate compl...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$135K - $160K *

Transform the Private Equity landscape by leading FP&A initiatives, enhancing operational efficiencies, and mentoring teams to deliver tailored solutions that drive sustainable value creation for clie...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$102K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing multiple projects, focusing on strategic planning, team building, and execution. Drive project objectives and ensure successful outcomes through effective communication and...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$140K - $185K *

Engage with strategic accounts to drive growth through solution sales. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, articulate value, and influence client transformation initiati...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $170K *

Explore a dynamic role driving partner success and revenue growth through strategic collaboration with VARs and system integrators, enhancing market presence and customer engagement in cloud security...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Partner with us to drive growth in mid-tier accounts, enhancing revenue retention through upselling and collaboration. Lead strategic conversations, manage expansion pipelines, and ensure client succe...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Lead tax strategy and compliance for a multi-entity healthcare business, driving growth and managing risk. Build and scale the tax function while overseeing audits, planning, and team development to s...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.