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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$200K - $250K *

Lead the charge in building a global partnerships organization that drives revenue growth, enhances strategic alliances, and transforms partner engagement into a key business growth engine for a dynam...

Itasca, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $235K *

Lead the charge in driving regional sales success by building and managing a high-performing team of Neurology Account Specialists, executing strategic initiatives, and fostering strong relationships...

Nashville, TNRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$170K - $235K *

Lead the charge in building and managing a high-performing sales team, driving strategic initiatives and product launches in the neurology sector while ensuring compliance and fostering strong relatio...

Houston, TXRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$170K - $235K *

Champion a high-performing team of Neurology Account Specialists, driving strategic initiatives and product launches while leveraging your expertise in the specialty pharmaceutical market to achieve r...

Dallas, TXRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$176K - $243K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of cardiovascular innovation, leading a dynamic team to drive the adoption of advanced imaging solutions in the U.S. market, while fostering strategic partnerships...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$50K - $150K *

Transform client relationships by leveraging digital solutions, driving revenue growth through strategic consultative sales, and fostering long-term partnerships. Engage with clients to understand the...

Houston, TXRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $180K *

Drive operational excellence by leading a team of Project Managers to deliver large-scale data center fit-out projects, ensuring compliance with standards while enhancing customer experience and foste...

Dallas, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$182K - $247K *

Drive innovative clinical operations to enhance member care and outcomes. Collaborate across teams to implement strategies, optimize processes, and scale programs, ensuring seamless coordination and e...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Drive the marketing strategy and execution from the ground up. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build scalable demand-generation programs to boost qualified pipeline and revenue for innovati...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $250K *

Shape the future of product strategy by leading cross-functional teams to drive customer outcomes and business results. Own the vision, roadmap, and execution while leveraging AI to enhance efficiency...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$163K - $227K *

Take ownership of product strategy and outcomes, leading a cross-functional team to drive customer adoption and revenue growth while leveraging AI to enhance operational efficiency and innovation...

CanadaRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$200K - $275K *

Unlock your potential by leading a dynamic sales team focused on early cancer screening. Drive strategic initiatives, develop talent, and collaborate across departments to enhance patient care and ach...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $140K *

Shape project success by managing budgets, schedules, and resources for multiple concurrent construction projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and effective communication, driving proa...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$145K - $160K *

Lead the charge in transforming member support by defining strategy, enhancing team performance, and integrating AI solutions. Drive operational excellence while fostering a culture of empathy and acc...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Unlock new sales opportunities by driving lead generation and collaboration with Manufacturer Representatives. Shape business development strategies to expand markets, increase revenue, and achieve fi...

Dallas, TXRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $140K *

Lead the charge in driving sales for mid-sized public safety agencies, managing full-cycle deals from opportunity identification to closing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successfu...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $110K *

Unlock potential by leading complex projects within a dynamic ePMO, driving cross-functional alignment, and ensuring timely execution while communicating effectively with senior leadership to foster t...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $200K *

Drive innovative marketing strategies to enhance access to healthcare products by collaborating with cross-functional teams and executing impactful initiatives that improve payer and provider engageme...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$123K - $186K *

Transform the way ISV partners innovate by crafting compelling demos and strategic narratives that leverage our platform. Drive adoption and growth through technical expertise and problem-solving apti...

San Francisco, CARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$123K - $154K *

Accelerate your career by leading business development for utility-scale solar and energy storage projects. Drive client engagement, manage RFP responses, and collaborate with teams to secure new oppo...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$246K - $290K *

Empower clinical innovations by leading statistical strategies in oncology trials. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design studies, analyze data, and support regulatory submissions, ensuring...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Transform compensation and rewards at scale, ensuring fairness and clarity across global teams. Collaborate with leadership to design and implement effective pay structures, cycles, and equity guideli...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to drive strategic business development for large-scale construction projects, leveraging existing relationships and market insights to create long-term value and influence decisio...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

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

$209K - $349K *

Transform technology strategy and execution across Corporate Functions, focusing on Legal tech and collaboration. Lead product-oriented teams to enhance user experience and drive measurable business o...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $120K *

Transform market dynamics by building strategic relationships with healthcare provider networks. Drive referral growth and partnership initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional teams to en...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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    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.