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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$150K - $185K *

Lead a high-performing team in business development, ensuring operational excellence and strategic alignment across the firm. Foster relationships, streamline processes, and implement innovative solut...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$119K - $186K *

Lead strategic regulatory consulting for health products, managing complex projects and client relationships while ensuring compliance with evolving regulations. Collaborate with cross-functional team...

RemoteRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Elevate your career by driving new business opportunities in the SLED market. Collaborate with a dynamic team to secure enterprise deals, engage key stakeholders, and lead strategic initiatives that c...

California, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in driving operational excellence and strategic growth across a multi-unit food service territory. Collaborate with teams to enhance client satisfaction and deliver exceptional guest e...

Michigan, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$101K - $112K *

Lead the charge in managing complex projects within the Education portfolio, ensuring effective coordination across teams and stakeholders while driving impactful outcomes in higher education and appl...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $140K *

Lead the charge in driving revenue growth and client retention by managing strategic relationships and optimizing operational strategies for a diverse portfolio of enterprise clients in the transporta...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$136K - $177K *

Unlock your potential by leading enterprise change management initiatives, driving strategic organizational transformations, and fostering a culture of adaptability and resilience across teams and fun...

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Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $165K *

Accelerate progress at our organization by leading a diverse portfolio of projects, driving team performance, and fostering client relationships to achieve business growth and high-quality service del...

Atlanta, GARemote

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

$126K - $168K *

Drive strategic education initiatives by leading project managers and overseeing a diverse portfolio. Collaborate with senior leaders to enhance delivery practices and ensure successful outcomes acros...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $189K *

Advance the quote-to-cash process by managing Salesforce CPQ and Revenue Cloud. Collaborate with Sales, Finance, and Operations to optimize workflows and drive high-volume sales initiatives in this se...

North Carolina, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$70K - $115K *

Join a team that's transforming food safety compliance through innovative SaaS solutions. As a Senior Account Executive, you'll drive sales growth by managing the full sales cycle and building strong...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's transforming healthcare by driving sales in the Home Medical Equipment and Specialty Pharmacy markets. Leverage your expertise to manage accounts, strategize with teams, and exceed...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Champion strategic growth by managing key accounts, fostering relationships, and driving sales initiatives. Collaborate with leadership to meet customer needs and exceed performance objectives while r...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$118K *

Lead the charge in managing key hospital accounts, driving growth and partnerships across a high-value territory. Engage with clinical and executive stakeholders to enhance patient care through strate...

California, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate bioprocessing market growth by defining strategies, customer insights, and alliances. Collaborate across functions to ensure market performance and adoption, driving impactful solutions in...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $140K *

Develop and execute strategic business initiatives, cultivating partnerships and driving revenue growth through market analysis and relationship management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $148K *

Drive the successful delivery of complex enterprise projects, ensuring timely execution and high-quality standards. Collaborate cross-functionally to meet client objectives and enhance project managem...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $160K *

Shape the partner strategy and operational framework to drive growth, fostering strong relationships within the ecosystem. Transform existing partnerships into valuable, measurable channels for succes...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$122K - $128K *

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California, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $100K *

Drive new client acquisition and expansion by building strong relationships, identifying opportunities, and leveraging consultative sales techniques to increase revenue through corporate gifting solut...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$151K - $215K *

Innovate global technology procurement strategies, optimizing spend and supplier relationships. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance value creation and drive efficiency across technology...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's driving channel growth and strategic partnerships to enhance market reach and revenue. Leverage your expertise to identify opportunities, develop innovative strategies, and optimize...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $189K *

Shape the future of oncology marketing by developing and executing strategic plans for innovative RAS(ON) programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive impactful initiatives and ensure su...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate your career as a Sr. FP&A Manager, driving financial insights and strategic decision-making across SaaS and payments sectors. Collaborate with leadership and leverage AI tools to enhance op...

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1 week ago

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

$168K - $198K *

Champion regulatory excellence by guiding project teams, developing global strategies, managing submissions, and ensuring compliance with FDA and international regulations while navigating complex env...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.