VP Business Development Jobs in California

VP Business Development jobs in California are among the most actively sought executive roles in the country, concentrated in technology, life sciences, entertainment, and enterprise software across a market that runs from early-career business development managers through C-suite-adjacent VPs. The heaviest hiring sits in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego, where companies like Salesforce, Genentech, and Warner Bros. Discovery maintain deep commercial leadership teams. The most in-demand specialties are SaaS partnerships, biopharma licensing, and media and entertainment deal-making. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles59
Top employerBKF Engineers
Top cityLos Angeles, CA
Cities hiring26
Work type46% Hybrid
Top industryConsulting

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Regional Vice President Business Development - Western US (CA, AZ, UT & CO)
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Regional Vice President Business Development - Western US (CA, AZ, UT & CO)
Local Infusion
Palm Springs, California
Customer Success
Healthcare Administration
Sales
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree
201-500

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Business Development VP
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Business Development VP
Freeman
Los Angeles, California
Business Strategy
Corporate Development & M&A
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Partnerships & Business Development
$150k - $200k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor of Arts
10,000+

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Vice President of Business Development, AMS
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Vice President of Business Development, AMS
MaxLinear Inc.
San Jose, California
Account Management
Business Development
Sales
$315 - $370/hr
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
1,001-5,000

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Vice President of Business Development
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Vice President of Business Development
Alert Disaster Restoration
Bakersfield, California
Accounting
Business Operations
Corporate Development & M&A
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
$100 - $130/hr
High school diploma or GED
11-50

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VP, Business Development Lead Officer, CitiMortgage - San Francisco/Oakland/San Jose
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VP, Business Development Lead Officer, CitiMortgage - San Francisco/Oakland/San Jose
Citi
California
Corporate Training
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Learning & Development
Sales
$135k - $203k/yr
Master's degree
10,000+

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VP Business Development Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

San Francisco
7 jobs
San Jose
5 jobs
Pleasanton
3 jobs
Santa Barbara
3 jobs
Riverside
2 jobs
Costa Mesa
2 jobs
Sacramento
2 jobs
Redwood City
2 jobs

VP Business Development Job Market in California

A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • BKF Engineers24
  • Highwire2
  • Citi1
  • Koch1
  • HELIX1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services13
  • Manufacturing1
  • Staffing & Recruiting1
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals1

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in VP business development jobs across California.

  • Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field required by most California employers
  • Seven or more years of progressive business development or strategic sales experience
  • Demonstrated success closing complex enterprise or partnership deals in a California-relevant industry
  • Experience building and managing cross-functional teams across product, legal, and finance
  • Strong existing network within California's technology, life sciences, or media sectors
  • Proficiency with CRM platforms such as Salesforce, widely used across California employers

VP Business Development Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a vp business development in California?

The most direct path is building a progression from individual contributor roles, such as business development representative or account executive, through director-level positions before stepping into a VP seat. California employers typically want candidates with a bachelor's degree in business, finance, or a related field, and many prefer an MBA for VP-level hires. No state-issued license is required, but deep industry fluency in California's dominant sectors, technology, life sciences, or entertainment, is effectively a prerequisite.

How much do VP business developments make in California?

VP business developments in California earn a median of about $134,910 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $64,430 for the lowest 10% to over $300,580 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire vp business developments in California?

Employers hiring vp business developments in California right now include BKF Engineers, Highwire, and Citi, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. California's concentration of technology headquarters, major biotech campuses in the Bay Area and San Diego, and entertainment studios in Los Angeles makes it one of the deepest markets in the country for this role.

Which California cities have the most vp business development jobs?

Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Jose consistently post the most vp business development openings in California. San Francisco and the broader Bay Area lead because of the density of technology and SaaS headquarters there, while Los Angeles draws heavily from media, entertainment, and consumer brands, and San Diego's biotech and defense sectors fuel steady demand in that market.

Are there remote vp business development jobs in California?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 57% of vp business development openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the relationship-driven but largely desk-based nature of the role. Strategic planning, pipeline management, and partner negotiations can run effectively from anywhere, though roles requiring regular in-person executive or client meetings tend to stay tied to major metros like San Francisco or Los Angeles.

How can I get hired as a vp business development in California with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is landing a business development representative or associate role at a California-based technology or life sciences company, where internal promotion pipelines are well established. Large California employers such as Salesforce, Google, and major San Diego biotech firms run structured sales development and early-career business programs that feed into senior commercial tracks. Building a record of closed deals or signed partnerships, even at a smaller California startup, and pairing that with an MBA from a California institution strengthens a VP candidacy faster than credentials alone.

Where can I find and apply to vp business development jobs in California?

You can find and apply to vp business development jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state right now. Search the listings, find roles that match your experience and target industry, and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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