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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$95K - $115K *

Shape your career by partnering with leadership to align HR strategies with business goals. Drive employee engagement and operational excellence while managing complex HR functions and fostering a pos...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$155K - $210K *

Elevate your career by leading a team focused on strategic account growth and customer experience in the biopharma sector. Drive enterprise strategies, foster partnerships, and influence key stakehold...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$155K - $210K *

Lead a dynamic team to drive strategic growth and profitability across a portfolio of key accounts, fostering strong partnerships and aligning cross-divisional strategies to enhance customer experienc...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K - $240K *

Champion the growth of our mid-market business across the Americas by leading a high-performing team, driving strategy, and ensuring commercial success through effective coaching and customer engageme...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $150K *

Accelerate product line growth by engaging existing customers, prospecting, and presenting solutions. Collaborate with sales teams to meet quotas and develop strategies, while utilizing sales tools an...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$165K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $165K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

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

$50K - $150K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $95K *

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

$165K - $250K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$225K - $300K *

Unlock new opportunities by expanding relationships with financial institutions. Drive business development partnerships, leverage marketing technologies, and meet key performance targets while promot...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$225K - $260K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$108K - $130K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$225K - $250K *

Partner with us to drive demand-side growth in mobile performance advertising. Engage with key clients and agencies, leveraging your expertise to maximize revenue and enhance our advertising platform...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$131K - $182K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $195K *

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

$162K - $224K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$201K - $236K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $195K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Champion operational excellence by leading client delivery initiatives, enhancing relationships, and driving strategic growth. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure successful engagements and excee...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $175K *

Drive strategic growth by building client relationships and identifying opportunities in the architecture and engineering sectors. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance market presence a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$77K - $87K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$140K - $185K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.

  • Where can I find Senior Director, Business Development jobs?question toggle

    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.

  • How can I stand out when applying for a Senior Director of Business Development role?question toggle

    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.