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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$135K - $160K *

Drive new business growth by leveraging industry expertise and relationships. Collaborate with senior executives to position as a trusted partner, focusing on digital transformation and consultative e...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in driving new business acquisition and expanding opportunities across Consumer Goods, Retail, and Travel sectors. Leverage industry expertise to build relationships and position the c...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $180K *

Accelerate your career by driving B2B sales in Future Mobility. Own the full sales cycle in a dynamic territory, forge key relationships, and close impactful deals to revolutionize parking with cuttin...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$113K - $169K *

Drive business development and marketing initiatives to enhance growth, aligning strategies with company goals. Lead key account planning, manage opportunity pipelines, and strengthen market presence...

Yesterday

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

$170K - $200K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in medical technology. Lead R&D for next-gen solutions in Acute Care, collaborating across functions to enhance patient outcomes and shape strategic initiatives i...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $145K *

Shape the future of client engagement by driving business development across the Western U.S. Build lasting relationships, identify opportunities, and lead initiatives that foster growth and success i...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$177K - $222K *

Unlock potential by driving strategic asset evaluations and collaborations across teams to enhance business development. Engage with biotech and pharmaceutical sectors to identify opportunities that a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$177K - $222K *

Transform strategic sourcing by evaluating early-stage assets and opportunities. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance Formation Bio's business development pipeline and drive asset growth in a tec...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $100K *

Join a team that's driving client success through innovative integrated marketing solutions. Oversee performance media strategies, manage client relationships, and lead cross-functional teams to achie...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$185K - $270K *

Elevate your career by driving strategic initiatives in biopharma business development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance the commercialization of innovative therapies, ensuring impac...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$185K - $270K *

Drive strategic initiatives in biopharma business development, focusing on life cycle management and evidence generation for BBP-418. Collaborate across teams to enhance clinical and commercial succes...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$350K - $500K *

Join a dynamic team to lead enterprise sales in North America, driving growth and strategic engagement with large accounts. Elevate performance through coaching, accountability, and collaboration, whi...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead transformative real estate development projects across hospitality, residential, and retail sectors. Oversee all phases from acquisition to completion, ensuring alignment with financial and opera...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$145K - $160K *

Tackle multi-state fundraising initiatives as a senior leader, driving revenue growth through individual and institutional giving. Lead a high-performing team, engage advisory boards, and execute stra...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$150K - $180K *

Elevate your career by shaping enterprise strategy and driving high-impact initiatives. Collaborate with executive leadership to evaluate growth opportunities and influence key business decisions that...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $125K *

Empower growth by leading a dynamic Business Development team, driving referral strategies, and fostering relationships to achieve organizational revenue goals while collaborating across departments f...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$160K - $180K *

Drive business growth as a strategic leader in a key territory, owning the sales cycle from prospecting to closing. Utilize relationship skills and insights into industry trends to generate opportunit...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$195K - $230K *

Drive project management excellence by leading a diverse team, ensuring client satisfaction, and overseeing financial performance across multiple projects while fostering strategic relationships and o...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$195K - $230K *

Oversee project management services for a regional portfolio, ensuring financial management, client relations, and project execution. Lead a multidisciplinary team to achieve client objectives and mai...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Champion growth by managing business development across a multi-state territory, engaging healthcare executives, and driving contract signings through effective communication and relationship-building...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving healthcare innovation by engaging with hospital executives. Leverage your sales expertise to manage a multi-state territory, build relationships, and secure contracts while...

Dallas, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$103K - $130K *

Shape your career as a Business Development Manager, driving sales and advisor engagement across Canada. Leverage innovative investment solutions while fostering strong relationships within a collabor...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$210K - $250K *

Drive strategic partnerships with a global OS/platform provider, leading high-stakes negotiations and cross-functional initiatives. Manage a team to enhance collaboration and unlock growth opportuniti...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of data strategy by driving revenue and forging strategic partnerships. Collaborate with senior executives to enhance data interoperability and deliver innovative solutions that bridg...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$206K - $234K *

Grow your career with a strategic role focused on enterprise business development, driving revenue through new customer acquisition and expanding existing accounts. Collaborate with teams to manage co...

Kanata, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 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.