Director of Strategic Development Jobs

Director of Strategic Development jobs are open across healthcare, technology, financial services, and professional services, at levels from senior manager to C-suite, with specializations in business development, corporate strategy, and growth initiatives. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles226+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerGoogle
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Work type43% Hybrid
Top industryTechnology

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Strategic Platform Partnerships Business Development
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Strategic Platform Partnerships Business Development
AMD
Austin, Texas
Account Management
Business Development
Sales
Master's degree
5,001-10,000

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Regional Strategic Business Development Manager
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Regional Strategic Business Development Manager
ECAM
San Francisco, California
Business Strategy
Corporate Development & M&A
$90k - $110k/yr
Hybrid
201-500

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Strategic Business Development, Public Sector
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Strategic Business Development, Public Sector
Liquid AI
Washington, District of Columbia
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
Remote (US)

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Sr. Partner Development Manager - Strategic, WW - ISV, Partner Development - Strategic Infrastructure ISVs
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Sr. Partner Development Manager - Strategic, WW - ISV, Partner Development - Strategic Infrastructure ISVs
Amazon Web Services
Mountain View, California
Business Operations
Customer Service
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$163k - $220k/yr
Master's degree in public administration

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Senior Director (Strategic Partnership & Business Development
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Senior Director (Strategic Partnership & Business Development
Summit Federal Services
Remote
Business Development
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Partnerships & Business Development
$130k - $170k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor of Science

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Director of Strategic Development Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Google16
  • DaVita5
  • Whatnot5
  • Shutterfly4
  • Amazon Web Services4

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Retail
  • E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces
  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Insurance

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in director of strategic development jobs.

  • 7 or more years of experience in strategy, business development, or corporate planning
  • Demonstrated ability to build and execute multi-year growth strategies
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing senior stakeholders
  • Strong financial modeling and market analysis skills
  • MBA or advanced degree in business, finance, or a related field preferred
  • Experience with mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, or new market entry

Tips for Your Director of Strategic Development Job Search

Quantify your strategic impact explicitly

Hiring managers for this role want to see outcomes, not responsibilities. Replace 'led partnership initiatives' with the revenue generated, markets entered, or cost savings achieved. Directors of strategic development are judged on results, so your resume needs hard numbers at every bullet.

Align your resume to the organization type

A director of strategic development at a startup owns a very different scope than the same title at a Fortune 500. Tailor your resume to match the stage and size of each employer, emphasizing scrappy execution for growth companies and cross-functional governance for large organizations.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists director of strategic development openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target postings with a defined mandate

Avoid applying to director of strategic development postings that list vague duties with no clear strategic objective. Roles with a named initiative, such as a market expansion or a product launch, signal an organization ready to act, and your interview prep will be sharper when you know the actual challenge.

Prepare a structured case for your strategy process

Interviewers at this level typically ask you to walk through how you built or evaluated a growth strategy. Prepare a two to three minute narrative covering how you gathered market data, synthesized insights, gained stakeholder buy-in, and measured progress. Vague answers about 'being strategic' rarely land.

Negotiate scope before discussing compensation

Before talking numbers, clarify the reporting structure, budget authority, and what success looks like in the first year. Directors of strategic development who negotiate scope first often secure stronger titles and broader mandates, which creates more leverage when the compensation conversation begins.

Director of Strategic Development Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most director of strategic developments?

Google, DaVita, and Whatnot are hiring the most director of strategic developments right now, with openings concentrated in California, New York, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is highest in healthcare systems, technology companies, and professional services firms with active growth mandates.

How many director of strategic development jobs are remote?

About 79% of director of strategic development openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though fully on-site arrangements remain common for roles tied to executive leadership teams. Sub-areas such as corporate strategy consulting partnerships and market expansion planning tend to offer the most location flexibility, while operational strategy roles are more frequently on-site.

How do you become a director of strategic development?

Most people reach this role by building several years of experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, business development, or investment banking, then moving into progressively senior roles. Demonstrating that you can own a growth initiative from analysis through execution is the key credential. An MBA accelerates the path at many organizations, though strong deal and partnership experience can substitute.

Can you get hired as a director of strategic development without direct experience in the role?

It is possible if you can show transferable strategic leadership. Candidates from management consulting, private equity, or senior business development positions often make the transition by framing their work around market entry, revenue growth, or M&A activity. Targeting smaller companies or newly created roles gives you the best chance, since those employers care more about capability than a matching title.

What does the director of strategic development interview process look like?

The process typically runs three to five rounds and includes an initial screening call, a structured behavioral interview focused on past strategic projects, and a case or presentation round where you are asked to analyze a growth opportunity or evaluate a hypothetical deal. Final rounds usually involve meetings with the CEO, CFO, or board members, so expect questions about how you influence senior stakeholders and manage ambiguity.

Where can I find and apply to director of strategic development jobs?

You can find and apply to director of strategic development jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and target industry, and apply directly to each listing that fits.

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