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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$211K - $281K *

Champion regulatory excellence by leading U.S. FDA engagement and strategy for product development, ensuring timely approvals and compliance while driving cross-functional collaboration and organizati...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $150K *

Transform marketing operations by leading complex initiatives, managing workflows, and enhancing digital communications. Collaborate across teams to ensure timely execution of campaigns, events, and p...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $215K *

Champion the opening and leadership of a new office while overseeing construction projects, building teams, and ensuring high-quality deliverables. Shape processes and client relationships as a strate...

California, USRemote

Reposted today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Drive growth in the Canadian structured notes market by leading strategy, building relationships, and enhancing distribution channels. Collaborate with teams to ensure client success and position Luma...

CanadaRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $140K *

Unlock potential by owning executive-level client relationships, driving integrated strategies, and leading action-oriented touchpoints that translate insights into measurable outcomes while championi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$194K - $285K *

Innovate in the credit space by leading a dynamic underwriting team. Drive strategy, mentor talent, and establish best-in-class credit programs while collaborating with internal and external partners...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $190K *

Champion the development and oversight of scientific content across diverse therapeutic areas while managing client relationships and brand strategy for multiple accounts, ensuring high-quality and im...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $200K *

Accelerate growth by managing strategic alliances with System Integrators. Foster relationships, drive go-to-market strategies, and ensure partner success while collaborating across teams to enhance j...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K *

Lead the charge in crafting and executing integrated marketing strategies across diverse channels while driving account-based marketing initiatives that enhance brand visibility and revenue growth thr...

Florida, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Champion the evolution of brand marketing by leading a dynamic team, crafting compelling campaigns, and enhancing executive communications to elevate brand presence and engagement across all platforms...

CanadaRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $105K *

Unlock potential by leading the analysis of offshore upstream oil-and-gas assets, collaborating with a diverse team to deliver insights that drive investment decisions and enhance technological capabi...

Austin, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $150K *

Transform healthcare service delivery by leading teams to optimize client satisfaction, compliance, and operational efficiency in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment focused on best practices and c...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $170K *

Lead the charge in managing complex contracts for a major program, ensuring compliance and strategic alignment. Collaborate with teams to develop proposals, negotiate terms, and maintain strong relati...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $118K *

Transform client relationships and drive revenue growth by managing a portfolio of correctional agency accounts. Leverage strategic account management and proactive business development to achieve ret...

Trenton, NJRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $144K *

Advance large-scale mission-critical projects from design to completion. As a seasoned leader, oversee cross-functional teams, manage budgets, schedules, and ensure quality and safety standards while...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$115K - $140K *

Optimize customer engagement by designing connected experiences that bridge strategy and execution. Lead cross-functional teams to ensure seamless journey mapping, activation, and continuous improveme...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$206K - $276K *

Optimize global site contracting activities for clinical trials, ensuring efficient execution and compliance. Engage cross-functional teams to enhance operational performance and align contracting str...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$216K - $243K *

Pioneer advancements in vaccine research and development, driving global immunization efforts. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance and effective delivery of safe vaccines, enhancing public h...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$230K - $280K *

Lead a high-performing team to enhance Solutions Consulting, drive cross-functional collaboration and ensure the success of strategic accounts through innovative, accountable deal execution and contin...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Elevate your career by leading the data and analytics strategy to empower decision-making. Oversee the integration of enterprise applications while developing a talented analytics team focused on deli...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$178K - $245K *

Drive end-to-end digital transformation for enterprise supply chains, managing high-stake programs while leading cross-functional teams. Ensure delivery excellence, foster client relationships, and op...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$193K - $290K *

Accelerate growth by managing and expanding pharmaceutical accounts, driving adoption of MarketScan solutions, and fostering executive relationships to meet evolving client needs and achieve long-term...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $204K *

Unlock potential by leading transformative customer success strategies for nonprofit and arts organizations. Drive retention, growth, and innovation through AI-enabled solutions while collaborating ac...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $215K *

Shape the future of our commercial launch by leading a regional sales team to drive market entry, foster customer relations, and exceed performance goals in a dynamic, cross-functional environment...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $105K *

Collaborate with clients to enhance their social media strategies using healthcare insights, data-driven execution, and creative content development for multi-channel success. This role demands a proa...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.