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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$125K - $130K *

Empower utilities to enhance operations through innovative SaaS solutions. Drive sales growth by managing key accounts, building relationships, and executing targeted sales strategies in the utilities...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$101K - $140K *

Engage with C-level executives to drive new business opportunities, managing the full sales cycle for Large Enterprises. Build trust-based relationships and deliver client value while achieving sales...

Florida, USRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$105K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead multiple client engagements, driving innovative solutions and strategic direction. Foster cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced environment with a focus on deliver...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$223K - $358K *

Shape enterprise strategy and strengthen partnerships with GPOs and health systems. Lead complex negotiations, build trusted relationships, and develop a high-performing team to drive sustainable grow...

Franklin Lakes, NJRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's driving strategic partnerships in Retail and Hospitality. Manage relationships with technology providers, identify growth opportunities, and develop compelling business cases to enh...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in cultivating strategic partnerships, driving growth, and maximizing revenue through collaboration with Broadcom. Leverage data insights and cross-functional teamwork to enhance servi...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$137K - $171K *

Drive revenue growth by leading a high-performing sales team focused on expanding existing customer accounts. Collaborate cross-functionally to align strategies and enhance net revenue retention while...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$84K - $114K *

Lead and inspire a high-performing team to excel in outbound sales prospecting. Drive strategic initiatives, optimize processes, and foster a culture of growth and inclusivity as we scale globally and...

Georgia, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $205K *

Optimize cross-functional program management for AAV gene therapy, ensuring alignment on timelines, budgets, and deliverables. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive strategic initiatives and mitigat...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $145K *

Lead the charge in driving client success and commercial growth by managing strategic relationships, identifying upsell opportunities, and ensuring client satisfaction across a diverse portfolio in th...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $85K *

Transform business development strategies by analyzing markets and driving proactive prospecting efforts. Collaborate with sales leadership to identify growth opportunities and convert leads into new...

Charlotte, NCRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$160K - $185K *

Unlock growth through consultative sales in clinical research. Collaborate with biotech leaders to enhance global health by managing strategic accounts and delivering innovative solutions that advance...

California, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Champion the growth of our commercial engine by leading business development efforts, forging strategic partnerships, and driving revenue as quantum computing transitions to enterprise applications. C...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $190K *

Manage strategic relationships with top-tier HR Solutions partners, driving retention and growth. Collaborate with marketing and product teams to align partner needs, ensuring successful execution of...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $120K *

Accelerate growth in the Assisted Living sector by leading business development initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving customer acquisition strategies to meet revenue obje...

Portland, ORRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to drive growth in targeted markets, focusing on consultative sales within safety practices. Leverage your expertise to build executive relationships and convert challenges into mu...

Frederick, MDRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$190K - $210K *

Advance our real estate strategy by leading portfolio planning, workplace design, and data analysis. Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to optimize office spaces, enhance employee e...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $200K *

Drive growth by leading strategic partnerships in healthcare tech. Collaborate with executives to shape joint strategies, negotiate impactful deals, and operationalize go-to-market initiatives that en...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$128K - $150K *

Transform client relationships into growth opportunities as you drive consultative sales cycles for top firms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement strategies, achieve quota, and expan...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $135K *

Optimize business operations by providing strategic project support to senior leadership, enhancing recruitment processes, and analyzing market data to drive informed decision-making and improve captu...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$215K - $240K *

Lead the charge in territory sales strategy, driving revenue growth while coaching Business Development Directors and fostering client relationships. Collaborate with senior leadership to optimize per...

Durham, NCRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Transform business growth by generating leads and fostering client relationships across Chemicals, O&G, Power, Metals, and Advanced Facilities sectors, driving profitability and strategic sales initia...

Baton Rouge, LARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$134K - $201K *

Optimize the future of advanced therapies by driving complex CDMO deals, managing stakeholder relationships, and leveraging deep CGT expertise. Collaborate cross-functionally to promote growth and sha...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$174K - $261K *

Drive business development initiatives within the U.S. Army, leveraging advanced technologies to meet national security needs. Collaborate with government and industry partners to identify opportuniti...

Virginia, MNRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$162K - $225K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of fintech through M&A, fundraising, and strategic projects. Collaborate with executives to drive impactful decisions and build corporate development capabilities...

RemoteRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 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.

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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.