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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$90K - $110K *

Optimize legal operations and risk management across contracts and compliance. Drive strategic collaborations, enhance contract processes, and ensure alignment with business objectives while overseein...

Ontario, CARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$128K - $191K *

Join a team that's driving growth in the CBRNe Safety & Security sector. You'll identify new business opportunities, develop strategies, and manage the sales cycle while collaborating with cross-funct...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$225K *

Join a team that's redefining legal IT services by driving strategic sales and partnerships with law firms. Leverage your expertise in cloud solutions and cybersecurity to deliver tailored IT infrastr...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $160K *

Lead the evolution of our GTM Systems Architecture, enhancing Salesforce and its tech stack for AI-native workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build a trusted data foundation and driv...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$170K - $230K *

Drive strategic growth and innovation in AI-enabled assessment and workforce solutions. Lead high-impact projects, foster collaboration, and enhance AIR's national leadership in education and workforc...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$201K - $251K *

Shape the future of global oncology marketing by leading brand strategy and execution for a groundbreaking pancreatic cancer treatment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful m...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Engage in strategic partnership management to drive growth and innovation, overseeing development, negotiation, and execution of pivotal alliances. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure alignment...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$237K - $296K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in oncology by leading clinical development and medical affairs. Collaborate across functions to advance pivotal programs and ensure operational excellence in a f...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$147K - $220K *

Partner with us to drive growth in the federal sector by managing key relationships and executing strategic sales initiatives within the Department of Veterans Affairs and government agencies...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $96K *

Engage clients in the aviation sector by driving software sales and solutions. Utilize your industry expertise to build relationships and exceed sales goals while collaborating with teams to enhance s...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $195K *

Join a dynamic team to lead and manage clinical trials, ensuring timely execution and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional partners and vendors to drive operational success in immunology rese...

Boston, MARemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$179K - $243K *

Join a dynamic team to drive growth in OCIO Investment Solutions by developing institutional relationships and winning complex mandates across diverse markets. Leverage your expertise to deliver tailo...

Des Moines, IARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate your career by driving growth through strategic relationships and sales strategies in infrastructure technology. Engage with executive stakeholders and manage the full sales lifecycle to de...

Chandler, AZRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in building a robust demand generation engine, driving qualified mid-market pipeline through strategic campaigns, collaboration with sales, and continuous optimization of marketing eff...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$99K - $166K *

Elevate marketing impact by leading multi-channel campaigns in healthcare. Drive strategic initiatives, ensure brand consistency, and collaborate cross-functionally to maximize engagement and measurab...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$138K - $200K *

Drive strategic growth in the U.S. oncology market by building partnerships, expanding access, and supporting product adoption across healthcare systems. Collaborate with internal teams to develop acc...

New York, NYRemote

5 days ago

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

$96K - $135K *

Elevate your career as a strategic leader in paid social, driving growth through innovative strategies and high-performing teams. Leverage your expertise to optimize complex campaigns and foster colla...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $230K *

Unlock potential by driving new business in the Insurance sector with your sales expertise. Collaborate across teams to develop solutions that address client needs and position the firm as a leader, w...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$117K - $188K *

Lead the planning and execution of complex IVD clinical studies, ensuring timely results and compliance with regulations. Oversee budgets, develop protocols, and manage vendor relationships while prio...

Sparks Glencoe, MDRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Manage regional operations to enhance patient satisfaction and team performance. Foster relationships, oversee metrics, and implement initiatives for growth and efficiency across multiple practice loc...

Florida, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $180K *

Transform healthcare sales by building strategic relationships within managed care organizations. Drive revenue growth through effective selling and relationship management while maximizing exposure t...

Georgia, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $220K *

Drive strategic client engagement and business development within assigned territories, fostering relationships with C-level executives in the legal sector to enhance growth and establish trust in tai...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$113K - $188K *

Elevate your career by leading strategic sourcing initiatives, driving supplier negotiations, and developing comprehensive category strategies to maximize member value and enhance operational efficien...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$113K - $188K *

Reimagine your career with a strategic sourcing leader role, driving negotiation strategies and supplier engagement to enhance service line value. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize s...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$113K - $188K *

Transform your career by leading strategic sourcing initiatives, driving supplier negotiations, and enhancing value for service lines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative str...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 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.

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    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.