Director, Business Development, Publishing Partnerships

About the role

Suno is seeking a Director of Business Development for Publishing Partnerships to lead the strategy and execution of commercial relationships with music publishers. This senior individual contributor role sits at the intersection of music, technology, and AI, requiring extensive negotiation experience and the ability to lead complex cross-functional initiatives. You will shape how Suno partners with the publishing ecosystem while operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Responsibilities

• 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

Required skills

• Business development
• Commercial negotiations
• Music publishing
• Digital technology
• Stakeholder management
• Contract management

About the Company

Suno is a creative entertainment platform and leader in AI music, empowering millions to create original songs. Founded in 2023, the company has grown to 250 employees and is backed by leading investors including Bond Capital, Menlo Ventures, and Lightspeed Venture Partners.