Director, Business Development, Publishing Partnerships
Suno is seeking a Director, Business Development, Publishing Partnerships to drive the strategy and execution of commercial relationships with music publishers. You will be a lead dealmaker in shaping how Suno partners with the publishing ecosystem.
This role reports to the Chief Commercial Officer and sits at the intersection of music, technology, and AI. It requires expertise in music publishing, extensive negotiation experience, comfort operating without a playbook, and the ability to lead complex cross-functional initiatives across product, legal, finance, operations, and partnerships. This is a senior individual contributor role.
Support Suno's commercial strategy for partnerships with companies in the music industry, driving alignment across product, legal, finance, and operations
Negotiate and close deals with publishers, including first-of-kind deal structures in a category that is still being defined
Build and maintain senior-level relationships with such companies to expand Suno's reputation and credibility
Monitor the competitive and evolving landscape in AI music, advising leadership on market dynamics, industry engagement strategy, and partnership opportunities
Develop scalable approaches to contract management, partner operations, and long-term industry collaboration
Support strategic initiatives across ecosystem partnerships, and platform integrations as Suno's commercial footprint grows
10+ years of experience in business development and/or commercial negotiations within the music and digital technology space
Demonstrated experience negotiating and closing complex, high-value deals, including forging first-of-a-kind partnerships
Experience working with music publishers
Strong track record of influencing and aligning stakeholders across multiple levels, including executive leadership
Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
Proven ability to execute multiple high-priority projects simultaneously
High degree of autonomy, ownership, and strategic judgment; comfort navigating situations where there is no established playbook
Strong product intuition and experience collaborating closely with product and technical teams
Experience operating effectively in fast-paced, high-growth technology environments
Applicants must be eligible to work in the US.
This role requires working onsite at our LA or NYC offices.
Company Equity Package
401(k) with 3% Employer Match & Roth 401(k)
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance (PPO w/ HSA & FSA options)
11 Paid Holidays + Unlimited PTO & Sick Time
16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
Creative Education Stipend
Generous Commuter Allowance
In-Office Lunch (5 days per week)
The annual salary range for this role is $225,000 - $290,000 (before equity)
Suno is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital or family status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis under provincial, federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances. We will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of state and local laws, including the Massachusetts Fair Chance in Employment Act, NYC Fair Chance Act, LA City Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.