Director of Strategy and Business Development Jobs

Director of Strategy and Business Development jobs are open across technology, healthcare, financial services, and professional services, from senior manager to VP and C-suite level, with common specializations in corporate development, go-to-market strategy, and partnership growth. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles116+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerDaVita
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Work type50% Remote
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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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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VP, Strategic Business Development
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VP, Strategic Business Development
Silk
Remote
Business Development
Partnerships & Business Development
Sales
11-50

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Director of Strategy and Business Development Job Market

Who's Hiring

DaVita5 open roles
Amazon4 open roles
Shutterfly4 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Medical Devices

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in director of strategy and business development jobs.

  • 7 or more years of experience in strategy, business development, or management consulting
  • Demonstrated experience leading complex deal negotiations or strategic partnerships
  • MBA or equivalent advanced degree in business, finance, or a related field
  • Strong financial modeling and business case development skills
  • Experience working cross-functionally with product, finance, legal, and executive leadership
  • Proficiency in market analysis frameworks and competitive intelligence methodologies

Tips for Your Director of Strategy and Business Development Job Search

Quantify your strategic impact concretely

Hiring panels for director of strategy and business development roles want to see deal value, revenue growth, or cost outcomes you drove, not just initiative ownership. Frame each bullet around the decision you shaped and the measurable result it produced for the business.

Tailor your resume to the company stage

A growth-stage company wants a builder who can design the BD function from scratch, while a large enterprise wants someone who can influence cross-functional teams and manage complex partner ecosystems. Read the job description for which mode they're in and mirror that language.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists director of strategy and business 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 that match your deal type

Director of strategy and business development roles split between those focused on inorganic growth like M&A and those focused on organic BD like partnerships and alliances. Filter your search by reading beyond the title to confirm which type of work the role actually centers on.

Prepare a walk-through of a full strategic initiative

Interviewers at this level expect you to narrate a complete arc from opportunity identification through execution and outcomes. Prepare two or three examples where you can describe the original hypothesis, the stakeholders you aligned, the tradeoffs you resolved, and what actually happened.

Negotiate scope and reporting lines, not just pay

At the director level, whether you report to the CEO, CPO, or CFO changes your ability to get deals done. During offer conversations, clarify the team structure, decision-making authority, and what a successful first year looks like before you sign.

Director of Strategy and Business Development Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most director of strategy and business developments?

The most active employers for director of strategy and business developments right now are DaVita, Amazon, and Shutterfly, and the most openings are in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Technology, healthcare, and financial services companies tend to post the highest volume of these roles year-round.

How many director of strategy and business development jobs are remote?

About 85% of director of strategy and business development openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the senior, cross-functional nature of the role. Partnership-focused and corporate development sub-specializations tend to offer the most location flexibility, while roles tied to on-site executive teams or in-person deal-making are more likely to require a physical presence.

How do you become a director of strategy and business development?

Most director of strategy and business development professionals build toward the role through consulting, investment banking, or internal strategy teams before moving into business development. You'll typically need to demonstrate that you can own a deal or strategic initiative from framing through execution, manage senior stakeholder relationships, and connect market opportunities to business outcomes. An advanced degree accelerates the path at many organizations, but a strong portfolio of completed deals or growth initiatives can substitute.

Can you get a director of strategy and business development role without direct experience at the director level?

Yes, but you'll need to show that you've operated at director-level scope even without the title. Hiring managers look for candidates who have led cross-functional workstreams, owned outcomes independently, and influenced decisions at the VP or C-suite level. If you're stepping up from a senior manager or principal role, focus your resume on the complexity and autonomy of your work rather than team size or tenure.

What does the director of strategy and business development interview process look like?

The process typically runs four to six rounds and includes a screening call with HR or a recruiter, a strategic case study or take-home analysis, and a series of behavioral and situational interviews with cross-functional leaders. You'll often present directly to a VP or C-suite executive at a later stage. Expect questions about how you've identified and evaluated market opportunities, how you've structured and closed partnerships, and how you've aligned internal stakeholders on a strategic direction.

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

You can find and apply to director of strategy and business development jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing from the page.

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