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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$111K - $207K *

Empower growth by shaping executive talent strategies that drive success. Partner with senior leaders to enhance recruitment processes, develop talent pipelines, and advise on market trends, while ens...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Empower clinical research by leading studies in infectious diseases, ensuring scientific integrity and collaboration with stakeholders. Drive trial design, monitor data, and support medical activities...

RemoteRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Transform business development in the Assisted Living market by driving customer acquisition and growth initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute sales plans and support revenue...

Philadelphia, PARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$117K - $180K *

Engage with clients to drive revenue growth through innovative consumer insights and data solutions. As a key player, you'll build relationships, identify opportunities, and lead the sales process to...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $180K *

Lead human resources strategy and compliance initiatives, ensuring alignment with business goals. Develop talent management plans, guide organizational change, and foster a culture of integrity while...

Bentonville, ARRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$160K - $190K *

Transform regulatory affairs by leading strategic initiatives in advertising, promotion, and labelling for global products. Drive compliance and innovation while collaborating with cross-functional te...

New Jersey, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $176K *

Lead the charge in enhancing editorial excellence by managing a dynamic team, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality publications, and providing expert guidance on writing standards and project mana...

Alameda, CARemote

Yesterday

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

$125K - $150K *

Lead and enhance your insurance career by managing Excess Casualty underwriting and broker relations, while supporting senior leadership and ensuring profitable portfolio growth through strategic deci...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining Integrated Production excellence. Lead diverse creative projects, inspire talent, and drive innovative solutions while ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence for h...

New York, NYRemote

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$185K - $205K *

Lead the charge in enhancing safety and sustainability across operations. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with HSSE standards, reduce incidents, and foster a proactive safety culture, all...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

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

$122K - $150K *

Drive successful implementation and migration projects, coordinating across teams to transition complex flight planning systems from legacy to modern infrastructure while ensuring seamless execution a...

Austin, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$236K - $439K *

Transform customer experiences by uniting diverse functions and stakeholders across the organization to enhance patient journeys and drive strategic initiatives. Leverage influence and collaboration t...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Drive growth by cultivating owner relationships and securing management agreements in multifamily and hospitality sectors, enhancing market presence and collaboration with internal teams...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Accelerate your career by leading the GTM strategy for USMC, driving revenue growth through strategic relationships and innovative solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address nationa...

Washington, DCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Transform subscription retention strategies to drive growth and revenue. Own metrics, analyze data, and collaborate cross-functionally to enhance customer experience and optimize retention initiatives...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $100K *

Join a team that's passionate about transforming complex scientific data into engaging communications. Collaborate with cross-functional experts to deliver high-quality medical content and strategies...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $175K *

Drive operational excellence by leading strategic initiatives and managing a team to enhance Care Operations. Transform high-level strategies into scalable systems that improve care delivery and patie...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Empower growth by leading market intelligence and analytics initiatives, driving strategic partnerships, and translating trends into actionable business strategies. Collaborate cross-functionally to i...

Boston, MARemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$194K - $291K *

Lead the strategic and operational execution of companion diagnostic projects in oncology, ensuring alignment with clinical development and regulatory standards while driving cross-functional collabor...

Princeton, NJRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$124K - $165K *

Drive revenue growth as a key leader guiding a dynamic sales team focused on optimizing customer relationships and expanding market reach through strategic cross-selling initiatives and innovative sal...

RemoteRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$120K - $150K *

Advance federal business growth by leading strategic initiatives, fostering agency relationships, and executing contract opportunities to enhance market positioning and drive success within federal ag...

Indianapolis, INRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$185K - $315K *

Champion a transformative product marketing strategy, leading a high-performing team to elevate platform and AI capabilities. Drive innovative narratives and market positioning, ensuring alignment acr...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$127K - $237K *

Join us to provide strategic legal counsel for retail real estate transactions, supporting store development and management. Leverage your expertise in negotiating leases and contracts while balancing...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$85K - $100K *

Lead the execution and optimization of programmatic campaigns, fostering client relationships and mentoring team members to achieve strategic goals and enhance performance in a collaborative environme...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$125K - $150K *

Shape and elevate business operations and account management, driving resource optimization and client satisfaction. Collaborate with leadership to enhance project delivery and expand client relations...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   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.