Senior Director Jobs

Explore Senior Director jobs on Ladders, where you can find vetted professional opportunities that pay $100,000 or more. Senior Directors help shape strategy, lead teams, and turn organizational priorities into measurable results. Browse openings across industries and discover roles aligned with your leadership experience, expertise, and career goals.

What Does a Senior Director Do?

A Senior Director typically leads a major function, business unit, or strategic initiative. Responsibilities vary by company and field, but often include setting priorities, managing department leaders, overseeing budgets, and partnering with executive teams. Senior Directors may also guide organizational change, monitor performance, and build plans that support long-term growth.

Skills and Experience for Senior Director Roles

Employers commonly seek substantial experience in a relevant discipline, a record of delivering results, and the ability to lead through complexity. Useful strengths may include strategic planning, financial and operational management, communication, stakeholder engagement, and talent development. Requirements differ by role, so review each job description carefully.

Industries Hiring Senior Directors

Senior Director opportunities can be found in fields such as technology, finance, healthcare, marketing, operations, and business development. The scope of a role depends on the organization: some positions focus on a specialized function, while others oversee broad portfolios or cross-functional programs.

Find Senior Director Jobs on Ladders

Use Ladders to explore vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Compare responsibilities, qualifications, and compensation details where provided, then focus your search on positions that fit your background. Check listings regularly to find new Senior Director opportunities and take your next career step.

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$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in developing and executing Total Rewards strategies that align with organizational goals. Drive operational excellence through project management, data analysis, and cross-functional...

Chicago, ILRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

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

$200K - $270K *

Lead the development and execution of GxP quality systems, ensuring compliance and oversight for clinical and CMC quality. Drive vendor qualification, audits, and training while fostering a culture of...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$198K - $298K *

Lead the charge in shaping the AMER Revenue Operations strategy, driving operational excellence and predictable outcomes. Collaborate with executive leadership to optimize sales processes and build a...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $145K *

Lead clinical research projects, ensuring compliance with regulations and timelines. Collaborate with teams and sponsors, manage study functions, and drive effective communication to achieve trial mil...

Boston, MARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$250K - $286K *

Shape the future of sales by leading a dynamic team to drive new business, refine strategies, and enhance customer experiences in a fast-paced SaaS environment, while mentoring leaders and achieving a...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$105K - $150K *

Transform healthcare insights by leading client engagements with real-world data. Drive business development and project delivery while building long-term client relationships in a dynamic, hybrid wor...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping global regulatory strategy for rare disease therapies. In this pivotal role, you'll lead submissions and agency interactions across the US, EU, UK, and Japan, driving execut...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$198K - $368K *

Engineer cutting-edge AI solutions through strategic leadership in IR research, driving innovation in search and knowledge systems while building and mentoring high-performing teams to deliver impactf...

New York, NYRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$203K - $280K *

Empower your career by leading U.S. trade and distribution strategies in oncology and rare diseases. Drive operational excellence and partner with cross-functional teams to ensure product availability...

Waltham, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Transform real estate transactions by managing complex portfolios, leading negotiations, and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver strategic solutions for corporate clients...

Dallas, TXRemote

1 week ago

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

$90K - $115K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative social media programs that connect healthcare clients with their audiences. Drive strategic content development and manage cross-functional teams to ensure im...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Elevate strategic insights and performance reporting for pharmaceutical media. Collaborate across teams, leveraging data analytics and AI solutions to enhance growth and client outcomes in a fast-pace...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $160K *

Lead the charge in delivering strategic and operational excellence across high-profile medical affairs accounts, fostering client relationships and guiding teams to achieve exceptional results in publ...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Champion strategic national accounts by leveraging multifamily expertise to drive revenue growth. Build relationships with C-suite leaders and institutional owners, developing tailored solutions that...

Tampa, FLRemote

1 week ago

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

$220K - $250K *

Lead enterprise security operations and resilience, driving cyber risk strategy and innovation. Collaborate cross-functionally to embed security principles, modernize defenses, and build high-performi...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

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

$180K - $225K *

Lead client experience strategy and team performance, driving financial success and long-term retention across a diverse account portfolio while collaborating with executive stakeholders to implement...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $190K *

Lead the charge in designing and optimizing scalable data pipelines using Azure, PySpark, and Airflow. Collaborate with teams to ensure data quality and performance while mentoring engineers and drivi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Unlock new opportunities as you drive business growth in the life sciences sector. Focus on building relationships and matching client needs with innovative solutions in commercial consulting, brand c...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$175K - $210K *

Lead corporate legal strategy and M&A transactions, guiding complex deals and governance. Manage a growing legal team, develop processes, and partner with senior leadership to drive business initiativ...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $103K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing strategic philanthropic partnerships, managing key relationships, and driving growth initiatives to achieve organizational goals while providing essential adm...

Brookline, MARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $115K *

Transform your career by leading financial strategy and operations for innovative service lines. Collaborate with senior leaders to enhance profitability, oversee budgeting, and drive growth initiativ...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Transform enterprise client relationships by leading revenue growth, strategic account management, and team development. Collaborate with senior leadership to enhance upsell opportunities and ensure c...

Toronto, ONRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Unlock potential by driving market development and deal origination across private equity and corporate stakeholders. Collaborate with senior professionals to enhance M&A advisory capabilities and bui...

Michigan, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$206K - $309K *

Engineer impactful strategic partnerships and lead complex negotiations while building a high-performing legal team. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive commercial support for product initiatives...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$142K - $178K *

Engage with enterprise clients by owning the full sales cycle, identifying growth opportunities, and leading implementations. Collaborate with teams to enhance sales processes and become an expert in...

Massachusetts, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is a Senior Director?question toggle

    A Senior Director is a senior leader who oversees a significant function, business unit, or strategic initiative. The role often involves setting direction, managing leaders and resources, and working with executives to achieve business goals.

  • What qualifications are typically required for Senior Director jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary by employer and industry. Many roles call for extensive relevant experience, demonstrated leadership, strategic and analytical skills, and a record of achieving results. Check each listing for its specific requirements.

  • How much do Senior Director jobs pay?question toggle

    Compensation varies by industry, location, employer, and scope of responsibility. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; review individual listings for available salary information.

  • Which industries hire Senior Directors?question toggle

    Senior Directors work across many industries, including technology, healthcare, finance, marketing, operations, and business development. Openings and areas of responsibility vary by organization.

  • How can I find Senior Director jobs on Ladders?question toggle

    Browse Senior Director listings on Ladders and review each role’s responsibilities, qualifications, and compensation details where available. Narrow your search to opportunities that match your experience and career goals.