Director, Business Development, Publishing Partnerships

Suno suno.com Open · verified Sep 14, 2026

On-site New York Los Angeles Full-time Director Business Development

Leadership Business Development role at Suno. New York · full-time · $225,000–$290,000 base.

SalaryStated by Suno

$225,000 – $290,000

Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Shape Suno's commercial approach to publisher relationships, coordinating product, legal, finance, and operations
Lead negotiations and close novel publisher agreements as the market takes shape
Build senior relationships across music publishing to strengthen Suno's standing
Track AI music competition and market shifts, then advise leaders on partnerships and industry engagement
Create repeatable systems for contracts, partner operations, ecosystem deals, and platform integrations

What you bring

Bring at least ten years in business development or commercial negotiation across music and digital technology
Show you have closed complex, high-value agreements and created new partnership models
Have direct experience working with music publishers
Align executives and other stakeholders while managing multiple urgent initiatives
Combine strong product judgment with autonomy and close collaboration with product and technical teams

Who this fits

This suits a senior individual contributor who can make sound decisions without an established playbook and work across a fast-growing technology company. You will report to the Chief Commercial Officer and work onsite from Suno's LA or NYC office. You must be authorized to work in the United States.

From the employer

About Suno

We're building the world's first creative entertainment platform, where the entire world can feel the joy and fulfillment of making music. Music is for everyone: Our users include everyone from grandmothers creating songs for their loved ones, to Grammy winners using Suno Studio, our power tool, to make the most popular hits in the world.

Building the future of entertainment requires ambition. The pace is fast, the problems are hard, and the work demands ownership and intensity. For the right people, it’s incredibly rewarding: a chance to shape a new medium, work with a small team that cares deeply about quality, make music, drink too much coffee, and build something that millions of people use to express themselves in ways that were never before possible.

Suno is the fastest growing consumer entertainment company and the leader in AI music. We are backed by leading investors including Bond Capital, Menlo Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, IVP, Forerunner, Union Square Ventures, Alkeon, Quiet, Matrix Partners, Schroders Capital and, NVentures (venture arm of NVIDIA).

Founded in 2023 by Harvard alumni with a shared passion for music, Suno has quickly grown to 250 employees while empowering more than 100 million people to create original songs. In 2026, we raised a $400 million Series D at a $5.4 billion valuation to continue building innovative products that amplify creativity and imagination.

About the Role

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.

Listen to the song we made about it: https://suno.com/s/RmEpEZqAe9G5vBpo

What You’ll Do

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

What You’ll Need

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

Additional Notes

Applicants must be eligible to work in the US.
This role requires working onsite at our LA or NYC offices.

Perks & Benefits for Full-Time Employees

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)

Compensation

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.