Senior Level Development Director Jobs

Senior level development director jobs place experienced professionals in charge of organizational strategy, revenue growth, and the teams that turn those priorities into results. Roles cover 35% remote and hybrid arrangements across Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, Consulting & Professional Services, and Technology & Software, with employers like Resource Innovations, Insmed Incorporated, and Revolution Medicines hiring at this level now.

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Open roles333+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerResource Innovations
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Work type65% On-site
Top industryBiotechnology

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HCA Healthcare
Leadership and Org Development Director
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Leadership and Org Development Director
HCA Healthcare
Tallahassee, Florida
Account Management
Business Development
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
10,000+

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Hologic
Director, Applied Research and Assay Development
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Director, Applied Research and Assay Development
Hologic
San Diego, California
Project & Program Management
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
$162k - $288k/yr
Doctoral degree in biochemistry
5,001-10,000

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Indeed
Director, Client Activation and Development
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Director, Client Activation and Development
Indeed
Scottsdale, Arizona
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
$96k - $145k/yr
Hybrid
Military encouraged
10,000+

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Eli Lilly
Director/Sr Director, Analytical Development & Characterization
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Eli Lilly
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Director/Sr Director, Analytical Development & Characterization
Eli Lilly
Indianapolis, Indiana
Cloud & DevOps
Data Engineering
Data Science
$153k - $264k/yr
Doctoral degree in chemistry
10,000+

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Cushman & Wakefield
Director, Project & Development Services
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Cushman & Wakefield
Added 2d ago
Director, Project & Development Services
Cushman & Wakefield
Nashville, Tennessee
Project & Program Management
Partnerships & Business Development
Customer Service & Support
Healthcare Administration
Business Development
$145k - $170k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Senior Level Development Director Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Revolution Medicines
    Revolution Medicines12
  • Resource Innovations
    Resource Innovations9
  • Insmed Incorporated
    Insmed Incorporated8
  • Jobot
    Jobot4

Top Industries Hiring

  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals64
  • Consulting & Professional Services37
  • Technology & Software36
  • Construction & Real Estate20
  • Education19

Senior Level Development Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a senior level development director job?

Employers at this level look for candidates who can demonstrate a history of owning fundraising strategies, revenue targets, or partnership pipelines end to end, not just contributing to them. A strong portfolio of donor relationships, board-level communication experience, and the ability to coach and develop junior staff all differentiate senior candidates. Framing your experience around outcomes you owned, not just supported, gives you the clearest edge.

Which companies hire senior level development directors?

Companies hiring senior level development directors right now include Resource Innovations, Insmed Incorporated, and Revolution Medicines, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level covers large nonprofits, healthcare systems, universities, and mission-driven organizations that rely on sustained development leadership to fund operations and growth.

Are there remote senior level development director jobs?

Yes, though many roles still favor in-person presence given the relationship-intensive nature of senior development work. About 35% of senior level development director openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, concentrated in organizations with distributed donor bases or national program reach. Searching by location preference on Migrate Mate will surface current remote and hybrid openings.

What makes a development director role senior level?

Senior level development director roles are defined by strategic ownership rather than execution support. At this stage, you set fundraising direction, manage major gift portfolios or institutional partnerships independently, and are accountable for revenue outcomes. You also mentor development staff, partner directly with executive leadership and boards, and shape how the organization builds its long-term funding model.

Which industries hire the most senior level development directors?

Senior level development director roles concentrate in Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, Consulting & Professional Services, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors rely on experienced development leadership to sustain complex funding ecosystems, manage donor or partner relationships at scale, and align revenue strategy with organizational mission or growth objectives.