Meet the team:

The Quality Management Systems (QMS) team at Dexcom plays a critical role in ensuring the integrity, compliance, and scalability of our global quality framework. As a strategic function within Global Quality, the team is responsible for maintaining a robust, compliant, and continuously improving QMS that supports product development, manufacturing, and post-market activities across all regions.

We partner cross-functionally with R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams to embed quality into every stage of the product lifecycle. Our mission is to enable innovation while maintaining the highest standards of safety, compliance, and patient impact. As Dexcom continues to grow globally, the QMS team ensures our processes evolve to meet increasingly complex regulatory requirements while staying efficient and scalable.

Where you come in:

As the Sr. Director of Quality Management Systems, you will provide strategic leadership and oversight for Dexcom's global QMS, ensuring it meets all applicable regulatory requirements (FDA, ISO 13485, MDR, and other international standards) while supporting business growth and innovation.

You will:

• Own and evolve the global QMS strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and regulatory expectations

• Lead the design, implementation, and/or continuous improvement of key QMS processes, including document control, CAPA, metrics and analytics, partnership management, audit management, among others.

• Own the corporate CAPA program, ensuring world class execution and performance.

• Drive harmonization and standardization of quality processes across global sites and regions

• Establish a Quality Intelligence program that focuses on risks and developments across the medical device industry.

• Own Project Management for the Quality organization, focusing on continuous improvement opportunities.

• Ensure inspection readiness at all times and assist with enterprise-level responses to regulatory inspections and audits

• Partner closely with Regulatory Affairs to interpret evolving global regulations and proactively integrate requirements into the QMS

• Build, develop, and lead a high-performing, global QMS team

• Champion a culture of quality, compliance, and continuous improvement across the organization

• Leverage digital tools and data analytics to modernize and scale the QMS, improving efficiency and visibility

• Provide executive-level reporting on QMS performance, risks, and improvement initiatives

What makes you successful:

You are a strategic, forward-thinking quality leader who can balance compliance with agility in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.

Leadership & Influence

• Proven ability to lead and scale global teams, driving alignment across functions and geographies

• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders

Quality & Regulatory Expertise

• Deep knowledge of global QMS requirements, including FDA 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, EU MDR, and other international standards

• Demonstrated success leading regulatory inspections and audits with positive outcomes

• Experience building or transforming QMS frameworks in a complex, global organization

Operational Excellence

• Track record of implementing scalable, efficient quality processes that support rapid business growth

• Strong systems mindset with experience driving digital transformation within QMS platforms (e.g., eQMS systems)

• Data-driven decision-maker who uses metrics to drive continuous improvement

Strategic Mindset

• Ability to anticipate regulatory trends and corporate needs, and proactively adapt systems and processes

• Strong business acumen with an understanding of how Quality enables innovation and market success

Collaboration & Communication

• Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical, business-friendly solutions

• Clear and compelling communicator, capable of engaging audiences from frontline teams to executive leadership

What you'll get:

• A front row seat to life changing CGM technology. Learn about our brave #dexcomwarriors community.

• A full and comprehensive benefits program.

• Growth opportunities on a global scale.

• Access to career development through in-house learning programs and/or qualified tuition reimbursement.

• An exciting and innovative, industry-leading organization committed to our employees, customers, and the communities we serve.

Travel Required:

• 15-25%

Experience and Education Requirements:

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree with 17+ years of industry experience
• 13+ years of years of successful leadership experience in relevant
  industry

Please note: The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties and responsibilities in this job description may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Salary:
$209,600.00 - $349,300.00