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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$120K - $150K *

Drive full-cycle sales for global clinical operations, fostering client relationships and developing strategic plans for service growth in alignment with company objectives...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $190K *

Transform your career by leading strategic partnerships within the Salesforce ecosystem. Drive growth through innovative go-to-market strategies, cross-functional collaboration, and executive relation...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $160K *

Drive new business growth by leveraging your expertise in partnership sales, integrated marketing, and sponsorships. Collaborate with brands and agencies to create compelling solutions that meet their...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in expanding business across the Northeast U.S. and Canada by building strategic partnerships, managing client relationships, and driving sales growth through innovative packaging solu...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$150K - $180K *

Drive your career with a strategic sales leadership role focused on enterprise growth in healthcare. Lead complex business development efforts, build executive relationships, and shape solutions that...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $130K *

Drive revenue growth and cultivate strategic partnerships by leveraging your sales expertise. Collaborate across teams to deliver innovative solutions, effective proposals, and maintain relationships...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$150K - $235K *

Partner with us to drive strategic relationships with pharmaceutical manufacturers, enhancing business growth and client satisfaction through effective collaboration and innovative solutions in the he...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $155K *

Join a dynamic team to develop and execute sales strategies transforming oncology translational science. Drive business opportunities, form strategic partnerships, and manage key relationships while n...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $160K *

Drive new business growth by leveraging consultative sales strategies to build relationships with utility and public sector clients, translating their needs into effective solutions while collaboratin...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$175K - $195K *

Shape strategic partnerships and lead business development efforts, driving growth and execution across opportunities while fostering relationships with key industry stakeholders. Manage BD operations...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$110K - $130K *

Empower growth by orchestrating RFP strategies, developing proposals, and closing contracts. Engage with biotech clients to ensure satisfaction and drive sales success through effective communication...

North Carolina, USRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Lead the development and execution of strategic market initiatives to enhance client relationships and drive significant growth, ensuring alignment with manufacturing capabilities and fostering senior...

Waltham, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Drive impactful HR strategies in a dynamic global environment, collaborating with senior leaders to align people initiatives with business goals. Contribute to a newly forming team focused on growth a...

Cambridge, MARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $140K *

Transform client engagement by identifying opportunities and building relationships. Drive business growth through strategic prospecting, account management, and collaboration, ensuring alignment with...

Toronto, ONRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$102K - $147K *

Unlock potential by driving new business opportunities with Large Enterprises. Cultivate relationships with C-level executives, manage the full sales cycle, and deliver client value while achieving sa...

Colorado, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $200K *

Champion strategic partnerships in agriculture by sourcing, structuring, and closing deals. Drive revenue growth through relationship-building across the supply chain while shaping market entry strate...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$228K - $285K *

Shape the future of market access by leading strategic account initiatives, fostering key relationships, and driving collaboration across teams to enhance product access and reimbursement in the oncol...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$192K - $266K *

Drive best-in-class travel support through strategic leadership and operational excellence. Oversee lodging, flights, and customer advocacy, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and exception...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$102K - $147K *

Lead the charge in expanding market presence by cultivating relationships with C-level executives, driving new business opportunities, and managing the full sales cycle for Large Enterprise clients, e...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$225K - $250K *

Engage with business owners navigating M&A transactions, providing integrated planning and support. Collaborate with deal teams to ensure seamless transitions and optimize after-tax outcomes during cr...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Execute innovative marketing strategies to enhance client relationships, drive business growth, and manage proposals. Collaborate with teams to deliver impactful presentations and ensure premium growt...

Itasca, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in transforming partner data operations and integrations, ensuring efficient case resolution and proactive partner enablement. Drive automation, establish standards, and foster a produ...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

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

$139K - $185K *

Champion strategic growth initiatives that enhance market opportunities, strengthen partnerships, and drive revenue. Collaborate across functions to identify and implement business development strateg...

Minnesota, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Manage business development initiatives by identifying opportunities, leading capture processes, and fostering customer relationships to drive growth and align with strategic goals while ensuring comp...

Bellevue, NERemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$114K - $170K *

Drive strategic partnerships by integrating innovative products with key media platforms. Collaborate across teams to enhance revenue streams and foster relationships with senior stakeholders in the a...

Virginia, USRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.

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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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    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.