Senior Level Development Associate Jobs

Senior level development associate jobs put experienced professionals in charge of portfolio strategy, donor or partner relationships, and the fundraising or program initiatives that move an organization forward. Openings are split across on-site, remote, and hybrid settings in Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, Law & Legal Services, and Consulting & Professional Services, with employers like IQVIA, Atwell, and Biogen hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles27
Top stateNew York
Top employerIQVIA
Top cityNew York, NY
Work type73% On-site
Top industryBiotechnology

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Associate Director, Clinical Development
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Associate Director, Clinical Development
Revance Therapeutics
Oregon
Clinical Trials & Medical Research
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists
Clinical Trials
Hybrid
Doctorate
201-500

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Associate Vice President of Development
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Associate Vice President of Development
University of Montana Foundation
Missoula, Montana
Partnerships & Business Development
Human Resources
Hybrid
Bachelor's
11-50

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Associate Director, Business Development & Acquisitions
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Associate Director, Business Development & Acquisitions
AbbVie
North Chicago, Illinois
Partnerships & Business Development
Strategy & Corporate Development
Project & Program Management
Business Development
Corporate Development & M&A
Project Management
$142k - $269k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Associate Director/Director, Drug Product Development
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Associate Director/Director, Drug Product Development
Latigo Biotherapeutics, Inc.
San Francisco, California
Project & Program Management
Product Management
Consulting & Professional Services
Quality Control
Project Management
On-Site
Doctorate

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AI Connect : Associate Director Business Development - Global Enterprise
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AI Connect : Associate Director Business Development - Global Enterprise
Verizon
Basking Ridge, New Jersey
Business Strategy
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Strategy & Corporate Development
$136k - $260k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Senior Level Development Associate Job Market

Who's Hiring

IQVIA2 open roles
Atwell2 open roles
Biogen2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals12
  • Law & Legal Services3
  • Consulting & Professional Services3
  • Education2
  • Marketing & Advertising2

Senior Level Development Associate Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a senior level development associate job?

Employers hiring at this level look for candidates who have independently managed donor portfolios, grant pipelines, or major gift cycles and can demonstrate measurable outcomes. A strong application highlights your ownership of fundraising goals, experience leading cultivation strategies, and any mentoring or supervisory responsibility you have held. Tailoring your resume to show progression from execution to ownership is the clearest signal of senior-level readiness.

Which companies hire senior level development associates?

Companies hiring senior level development associates right now include IQVIA, Atwell, and Biogen, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from established nonprofits, universities, healthcare systems, and foundations that have the infrastructure to support a seasoned development professional leading significant revenue goals.

Are there remote senior level development associate jobs?

Yes, though availability varies by organization type and mission. About 27% of senior level development associate openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broader workplace flexibility in the nonprofit and higher education sectors. Fully remote roles at this level often require demonstrated ability to cultivate and steward donor relationships without in-person contact.

What makes a development associate role senior level?

A senior level development associate owns a portion of the fundraising strategy rather than just supporting it. That means managing a donor portfolio independently, setting cultivation priorities, writing and stewarding major grants or gifts, and often guiding junior colleagues through the full donor cycle. The scope expands from task completion to outcome ownership, with an expectation that you operate with minimal direction and represent the organization externally.

Which industries hire the most senior level development associates?

Senior Level development associate roles concentrate in Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, Law & Legal Services, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive demand because they rely heavily on philanthropic revenue, government grants, or institutional partnerships, all of which require experienced development professionals to manage relationships and meet complex fundraising targets.