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 - $150K *

Drive client engagement and business growth in the legal sector by building trusted relationships, expanding account portfolios, and delivering impactful litigation support services across law firms a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$125K - $150K *

Empower the growth of life science startups by leading strategic operations, fostering key partnerships, and enhancing community engagement. Drive financial success and operational excellence while sh...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $200K *

Unlock potential by driving partnerships that fuel growth and innovating strategies for distribution, licensing, and content collaboration. Manage end-to-end partner relations, ensuring successful out...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$190K - $296K *

Advance strategic partnerships by engaging with top tech companies, driving growth through innovative collaborations. Lead negotiations from inception to launch, ensuring impactful results for family...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $250K *

Champion growth strategies across HHS, leveraging deep market knowledge and relationships to drive business development, capture, and delivery in a dynamic federal health environment...

Washington, DCRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $329K *

Explore a pivotal role in driving business development strategies that enhance the impact of innovative technologies in the life sciences sector. Collaborate with industry partners to translate resear...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $329K *

Join a dynamic team to drive business development strategies that translate innovative life sciences research into impactful therapies and partnerships, enhancing pediatric healthcare outcomes globall...

Tennessee, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Drive client satisfaction and business growth by leading initiatives, managing relationships, and executing strategies that enhance service delivery and market presence while ensuring effective commun...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$180K - $220K *

Join a team that's driving strategic client relationships and overseeing high-priority initiatives. Leverage your expertise to enhance client engagement and lead a dedicated team in achieving organiza...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $155K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic partnerships in Creative Software Licensing. Drive growth through innovative deals, build relationships with developers, and shape the future of digital tools for...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$90K - $110K *

Accelerate your career by building a robust network to drive facility goals and enhance program success. Collaborate with a dynamic team to achieve impactful results in the healthcare sector...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$117K - $187K *

Drive large-scale workforce funding opportunities to enhance enrollment growth. Leverage senior networks across government and private sectors to secure partnerships, shape funding initiatives, and na...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$117K - $187K *

Drive large-scale workforce funding opportunities by leveraging senior networks and insights. Shape partnerships that enhance enrollment growth and navigate complex negotiations to secure impactful fu...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $200K *

Join a team that's driving growth by managing the full sales cycle, developing talent, and presenting high-ticket digital marketing solutions to small and medium-sized businesses while exceeding sales...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to drive sponsorship sales, cultivate client relationships, and contribute to innovative product development. Leverage your expertise to exceed revenue goals and enhance client eng...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $150K *

Advance growth initiatives in the class action market by building client relationships, driving revenue, and collaborating with teams to enhance service offerings and marketing strategies...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$187K - $279K *

Lead the charge in evaluating and executing external growth opportunities while collaborating cross-functionally. Drive innovations in life sciences by identifying and negotiating strategic partnershi...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $160K *

Drive growth by enhancing client relationships and developing new business opportunities. Lead a team in proposal development, strategy execution, and operational efficiencies while ensuring complianc...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$165K - $175K *

Drive business growth by building relationships and delivering innovative solutions in the Higher Education sector. Leverage your expertise in sales and strategic transformation to meet client needs a...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive business growth by leading the development and execution of strategic initiatives to enhance visibility and increase census in a healthcare setting, ensuring compliance with regulations and stan...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $105K *

Drive business growth by leading the development department, enhancing visibility, and increasing census while ensuring compliance with regulations and standards. Collaborate with teams to implement e...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Elevate business growth by leading strategic initiatives, enhancing visibility, and driving census development in a dynamic healthcare environment while ensuring compliance with regulations and standa...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Accelerate business growth by leading strategic initiatives in the Business Development department, enhancing visibility and increasing census while ensuring compliance with regulations and standards...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading business development initiatives that drive growth and enhance customer relationships. Collaborate with operational teams to align solutions with mission needs and ensure s...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $150K *

Lead strategic business development initiatives, fostering customer relationships and identifying new opportunities. Collaborate with operational teams to align services with mission needs, ensuring e...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business 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.