- 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
Benefits
- Retirement Match: Suno offers a Traditional 401(k) plan and Roth 401(k) plan with a 3% Safe Harbor company match.
- Medical, Dental & Vision: We offer competitive medical, dental, vision insurance for employees and dependents.
- Commuter Benefit: Generous monthly stipend for commuting expenses.
- Lunch Program: Suno offers free lunch 5 days a week in each of our office locations.
- Time Off: Suno employees are provided with unlimited paid time off as well as unlimited sick days + 11 company holidays.
- Creative Education Stipend: Annual reimbursements for creative education and development.
- Parental Leave: 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave to both birthing and non-birthing parents.
High degree of autonomy, ownership, and strategic judgment; comfort navigating situations where there is no established playbook10+ years of experience in business development and/or commercial negotiations within the music and digital technology spaceStrong track record of influencing and aligning stakeholders across multiple levels, including executive leadershipExcellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skillsDemonstrated experience negotiating and closing complex, high-value deals, including forging first-of-a-kind partnershipsProven ability to execute multiple high-priority projects simultaneouslyExperience operating effectively in fast-paced, high-growth technology environmentsExperience working with music publishersStrong product intuition and experience collaborating closely with product and technical teams
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Director of Business Development (Publishing Partnerships) in London employer: Suno
Suno is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and innovative work environment where creativity thrives. As a rapidly growing leader in AI music, employees enjoy the opportunity to shape the future of entertainment while collaborating with a passionate team. With a strong focus on employee growth, autonomy, and a culture that values quality and ambition, Suno provides a unique platform for professionals to make a meaningful impact in the music industry from its vibrant London location.
