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 - $145K *

Lead the charge in database operations, ensuring optimal performance and security for mission-critical systems. Oversee a technical team while aligning with federal standards and integrating with deve...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of data protection by leading a high-performing team of analysts. Drive incident response, enhance security strategies, and collaborate with clients to mitigate risks in a fast-paced...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$198K - $298K *

Elevate your career by leading global investigator grants strategy and operations. Drive integration, governance, and financial controls while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compl...

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5 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $100K *

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$206K - $276K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$134K - $210K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$243K - $365K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $150K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$250K - $300K *

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $190K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$340K - $370K *

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$129K - $218K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$112K - $143K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$125K - $150K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$80K - $120K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$143K - $160K *

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

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1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$268K - $402K *

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$161K - $210K *

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 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.

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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.