Senior Level Associate Business Development Manager Jobs
Senior level associate business development manager jobs place experienced professionals in charge of shaping go-to-market strategy, owning revenue outcomes, and guiding the teams that close deals. Openings are concentrated across Law & Legal Services, Retail, and Telecommunications, with a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid settings, and employers like Amazon, White & Case, and IQVIA hiring at this level now.
Find JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 8+ Senior Level Associate Business Development Manager jobs
Company Description
About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Job Description
Purpose:
The Associate Director will support AbbVie’s Licensing & Acquisitions strategy by identifying and evaluating external business opportunities from a technical, CMC, and operations perspective. This role will lead cross-functional teams through assessment and due diligence, working with the Search and Evaluation function, Legal, and partners across Clinical, Regulatory, Operations, Quality, and Commercial. The individual will translate findings into clear recommendations and proposals for senior management, inform deal structure and risk mitigation, and help move agreed opportunities toward timely execution of legal agreements with external parties.
Responsibilities
- Advise on building asset-specific development plans aligned with clinical and commercial timelines.
- Identify technical gaps and risks in the available CMC data.
- Work with functional leaders in cross-functional teams to make decisions on business opportunities.
- Help lead assessment and due diligence (with the Search and Evaluation function): manage interactions with external parties, oversee the evaluation process and timeline, and prepare timely recommendations and proposals for senior management based on thorough technical and commercial assessments.
- Proactively research and evaluate licensing and acquisition targets that fit AbbVie strategy and support sustainable growth, assessing their scientific, commercial, and financial viability.
- Contribute to deal structure and risk mitigation in line with AbbVie objectives and functional management.
- Keep key internal stakeholders informed of negotiation status, and prepare opportunity assessments and executive summaries (with Legal and other relevant functions).
- Network with potential external parties to raise awareness of AbbVie’s key capabilities and Licensing & Acquisition objectives.
- Advance projects efficiently and effectively, and recommend dropping weak ideas early.
- Present orally and in writing to senior management to seek approval for new opportunities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of CMC experience across multiple functions, or a Master’s with 8+ years, or a PhD with 6+ years, sufficient to manage global teams and all CMC activities, including science, technology, quality, regulatory/compliance, budget, and resources.
- Strong scientific writing and verbal communication skills.
- Working knowledge of regulatory requirements and familiarity with relevant research instrumentation and techniques.
- Understanding of pharmaceutical theory and the drug development process.
- Interdisciplinary CMC experience and expertise.
- Experience with biologics; manufacturing and/or development experience desired.
- Negotiation, influencing, and leadership skills. Entrepreneurial thinking and sound business judgment.
- Solid grasp of the drug development, regulatory, and commercialization process, with the scientific knowledge to objectively evaluate pharmaceutical business opportunities.
- Project management and leadership skills to guide multifunctional teams in evaluating opportunities and producing high-quality analyses, delivering on time and following through on commitments.
- Strong communication skills to convey business strategies and capabilities internally and externally, present recommendations clearly and concisely, and foster cross-functional dialogue.
- Strong networking skills to engage industry decision makers and stay current on emerging opportunities.
- Proven negotiation and influencing skills in deal settings, creatively resolving issues with partner companies to close win-win deals.
- Strong financial acumen and analytical skills to interpret financial evaluations and support fact-based decisions.
Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
- The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
- We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
- This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html
Company Description
About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Job Description
Purpose:
The Associate Director will support AbbVie’s Licensing & Acquisitions strategy by identifying and evaluating external business opportunities from a technical, CMC, and operations perspective. This role will lead cross-functional teams through assessment and due diligence, working with the Search and Evaluation function, Legal, and partners across Clinical, Regulatory, Operations, Quality, and Commercial. The individual will translate findings into clear recommendations and proposals for senior management, inform deal structure and risk mitigation, and help move agreed opportunities toward timely execution of legal agreements with external parties.
Responsibilities
- Advise on building asset-specific development plans aligned with clinical and commercial timelines.
- Identify technical gaps and risks in the available CMC data.
- Work with functional leaders in cross-functional teams to make decisions on business opportunities.
- Help lead assessment and due diligence (with the Search and Evaluation function): manage interactions with external parties, oversee the evaluation process and timeline, and prepare timely recommendations and proposals for senior management based on thorough technical and commercial assessments.
- Proactively research and evaluate licensing and acquisition targets that fit AbbVie strategy and support sustainable growth, assessing their scientific, commercial, and financial viability.
- Contribute to deal structure and risk mitigation in line with AbbVie objectives and functional management.
- Keep key internal stakeholders informed of negotiation status, and prepare opportunity assessments and executive summaries (with Legal and other relevant functions).
- Network with potential external parties to raise awareness of AbbVie’s key capabilities and Licensing & Acquisition objectives.
- Advance projects efficiently and effectively, and recommend dropping weak ideas early.
- Present orally and in writing to senior management to seek approval for new opportunities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of CMC experience across multiple functions, or a Master’s with 8+ years, or a PhD with 6+ years, sufficient to manage global teams and all CMC activities, including science, technology, quality, regulatory/compliance, budget, and resources.
- Strong scientific writing and verbal communication skills.
- Working knowledge of regulatory requirements and familiarity with relevant research instrumentation and techniques.
- Understanding of pharmaceutical theory and the drug development process.
- Interdisciplinary CMC experience and expertise.
- Experience with biologics; manufacturing and/or development experience desired.
- Negotiation, influencing, and leadership skills. Entrepreneurial thinking and sound business judgment.
- Solid grasp of the drug development, regulatory, and commercialization process, with the scientific knowledge to objectively evaluate pharmaceutical business opportunities.
- Project management and leadership skills to guide multifunctional teams in evaluating opportunities and producing high-quality analyses, delivering on time and following through on commitments.
- Strong communication skills to convey business strategies and capabilities internally and externally, present recommendations clearly and concisely, and foster cross-functional dialogue.
- Strong networking skills to engage industry decision makers and stay current on emerging opportunities.
- Proven negotiation and influencing skills in deal settings, creatively resolving issues with partner companies to close win-win deals.
- Strong financial acumen and analytical skills to interpret financial evaluations and support fact-based decisions.
Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
- The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
- We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
- This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html
See All 8 Senior Level Associate Business Development Manager Jobs
Find roles that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find JobsSenior Level Associate Business Development Manager Job Market
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Law & Legal Services
- Retail
- Telecommunications
- Technology & Software
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
Senior Level Associate Business Development Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level associate business development manager job?
Employers at this level want candidates who have already owned a pipeline, led cross-functional initiatives, and can demonstrate measurable revenue impact. Highlight deals you have closed independently, partnerships you have structured, and junior colleagues you have mentored. A strong network in your target industry and the ability to present a coherent market strategy in an interview will set you apart from mid-level applicants.
Which companies hire senior level associate business development managers?
Companies hiring senior level associate business development managers right now include Amazon, White & Case, and IQVIA, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from growth-stage companies expanding into new markets, established enterprises launching new product lines, and professional services firms building out their strategic partnerships functions.
Are there remote senior level associate business development manager jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by industry and employer. About 17% of senior level associate business development manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the shift toward flexible work for experienced individual contributors and team leads. Roles requiring regular client entertainment or executive-level relationship management are more likely to remain on-site.
What makes an associate business development manager role senior level?
Senior level roles are defined by ownership and scope rather than task execution. You are expected to set the direction for a territory or partnership program, manage stakeholder relationships at the director or VP level, and mentor earlier-career colleagues. The difference from a mid-level role is accountability: senior candidates are hired to drive outcomes, not just support them.
Which industries hire the most senior level associate business development managers?
Senior level associate business development manager roles concentrate in Law & Legal Services, Retail, and Telecommunications, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they depend on complex, relationship-driven sales cycles and recurring partnerships that require experienced professionals to source, structure, and sustain over time.