M6M6 — Vice President
Vice President / Head of BD
Define the long-term growth roadmap through BD.
What this level means
Owns a major function or division; accountable for organization-wide outcomes.
- Scope
- A major function or division
- Autonomy
- Accountable for division strategy and outcomes
- Complexity
- Enterprise priorities and external factors
- Impact
- Division-wide / organization-wide
- Decision rights
- Owns strategy, budget, and org for a division
- Leadership
- Leads the leadership of a division
- Typical experience
- 15–25 yrs
What you'd do
- Define the long-term growth roadmap through BD.
- May own P&L or budget for new ventures.
- Act as a senior leader representing the company.
- Ensure BD activities comply with corporate governance.
- Plan long-term growth.
- Manage P&L for ventures.
- Represent company leadership.
- Ensure governance compliance.
- Mentor future leaders.
Skills, knowledge & tools
- Long-term strategic planning
- P&L management
- Senior leadership representation
- Corporate governance compliance
- Mentorship and guidance
- Strategic growth planning
- Financial management
- Global business perspective
- Governance and compliance
- Mentorship strategies
- Strategic Leadership
- Transformational Impact
- Global Mindset
- Mentorship
What good looks like
- 15+ years with extensive leadership in corporate development or business development.
Common titles
Vice President / Head of BD
What it pays
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