Director, Quality Control Jobs

Explore Director, Quality Control opportunities for experienced professionals who lead quality programs, strengthen compliance, and help organizations deliver reliable products and services. Ladders features vetted professional roles paying $100,000 or more, including quality leadership positions across industries such as manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, and food production.

What Does a Director of Quality Control Do?

A Director of Quality Control sets quality standards and oversees the processes used to verify that products, materials, and operations meet regulatory requirements and company expectations. Responsibilities may include managing quality teams and laboratories, developing inspection and testing procedures, reviewing audit findings, investigating deviations, and partnering with operations, engineering, and regulatory affairs. The role often involves reporting quality performance and risks to senior leadership.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek substantial quality or quality-control experience, a record of leading teams, and expertise in quality management systems, audits, root-cause analysis, corrective and preventive action (CAPA), and continuous improvement. Depending on the industry, knowledge of standards and regulations such as FDA requirements, ISO standards, or Good Manufacturing Practices may be important. Strong communication, analytical judgment, and cross-functional leadership skills are also valuable.

Career Opportunities and Compensation

Director-level quality roles can offer the opportunity to shape organization-wide systems, guide compliance strategy, and influence product reliability and customer confidence. Compensation varies with industry, location, company size, and scope of responsibility. Browse Ladders for vetted Director, Quality Control jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more and find opportunities aligned with your experience and career goals.

Find Director, Quality Control Jobs on Ladders

Use Ladders to explore high-paying quality leadership openings and compare responsibilities, industries, and qualifications. Create a profile to discover professional opportunities that match your background in quality control, quality assurance, compliance, and operational excellence.

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$131K - $181K *

Lead the charge in developing technical capability programs that enhance product quality and process efficiency. Manage cross-functional teams to drive innovation, ensure compliance, and foster employ...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading pharmacy operations, enhancing client engagement, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Oversee a team of clinical professionals to ensure high-quality pharmacy s...

Nashville, TNRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $160K *

Reimagine business improvement strategies as a senior contributor, leading high-impact initiatives across functions. Drive alignment, governance, and measurable outcomes while influencing stakeholders...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $105K *

Lead and manage construction materials testing projects, ensuring quality assurance, client satisfaction, and compliance with standards while overseeing operations and fostering team development for s...

Texas, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$92K - $128K *

Champion continuous improvement initiatives across North America, driving safety, quality, and cost metrics. Collaborate with teams to implement Lean Six Sigma methodologies and foster a culture of op...

Chicago, ILRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$163K - $297K *

Champion the development and execution of innovative digital product strategies across EMEA, enhancing consumer experiences and driving key performance indicators in a high-growth e-commerce environme...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$179K - $246K *

Drive your career forward by leading a dynamic team that crafts and delivers exceptional digital experiences. Oversee web content, UX design, and front-end development while ensuring quality and opera...

California, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$181K - $291K *

Lead the charge in managing the full systems development lifecycle for enterprise applications, ensuring data quality and integrity while evolving best practices across healthcare operations and suppo...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$77K - $97K *

Elevate customer satisfaction by coordinating seamless instrument installations. Manage logistics, collaborate with teams, and ensure timely revenue recognition while providing exceptional service thr...

California, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $150K *

Shape the future of healthcare quality assurance by leading a dynamic team focused on DRG validation. Drive training, audits, and process improvements to enhance clinical accuracy and operational effi...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving project success in mission-critical environments. As a Project Manager, you'll oversee design and construction phases, manage stakeholder relations, and ensure project profi...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $150K *

Engage with clients to drive sales growth by developing relationships and providing tailored solutions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance customer satisfaction and profitability in the Midwes...

Crystal Lake, ILRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by managing clinical trial project setups and amendments. Collaborate with teams to ensure client requirements are met, while serving as a subject matter expert to enhance process eff...

Johnson City, TNRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$153K - $290K *

Transform drug discovery by leading a dynamic team in medicinal chemistry, driving innovative small-molecule candidates from concept to IND-ready status while fostering collaboration across a global n...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$98K - $130K *

Drive financial excellence by leading cost accounting operations, ensuring accurate reporting and analysis. Collaborate across departments to support strategic business decisions and contribute to tim...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $130K *

Lead the charge in quality assurance by implementing robust testing strategies and frameworks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product reliability and efficiency, ensuring high stan...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $132K *

Advance financial integrity and reporting for a $3B Electrical Group, partnering with leaders to enhance compliance, controls, and performance analysis. Ideal for a high-potential finance professional...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$103K - $154K *

Lead the commercial success of a diverse product portfolio across North America. Drive growth, customer adoption, and lifecycle management while collaborating with cross-functional teams to align stra...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Lead global clinical laboratory projects by ensuring operational excellence, client satisfaction, and effective cross-functional collaboration while mentoring junior project managers to elevate team p...

Kentucky, USRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$175K - $265K *

Elevate quality standards by architecting a rigorous Quality Management System for medical device launches, ensuring compliance with ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 while driving product excellence across a fa...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$74K - $98K *

Elevate quality operations by leading corrective action plans (CAPs) for regulatory compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive accountability, resolve barriers, and ensure sustained...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Champion security excellence by leading initiatives to enhance IT solutions, ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of information assets while driving secure business growth throug...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping global regulatory strategy for rare disease therapies. In this pivotal role, you'll lead submissions and agency interactions across the US, EU, UK, and Japan, driving execut...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Manage clinical trial operations, ensuring compliance and performance across protocols. Oversee submissions, budgets, and team coordination while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders...

Quebec, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Lead the Vendor Management Office, overseeing vendor governance, lifecycle management, and performance metrics. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure vendor services align with quality, compliance...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Director of Quality Control do?question toggle

    A Director of Quality Control leads quality teams and systems, oversees inspections and testing, monitors compliance, manages audits and investigations, and works with other departments to improve product and process quality.

  • What qualifications are typical for Director, Quality Control jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary by industry, but employers often look for significant quality-control or quality-assurance experience, people leadership, knowledge of quality management systems, audit experience, and skills in root-cause analysis and CAPA. Relevant regulatory or standards expertise may also be required.

  • Which industries hire Directors of Quality Control?question toggle

    Common employers include manufacturers, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, medical-device organizations, food producers, and other regulated or quality-focused businesses.

  • Do Director, Quality Control jobs pay $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Pay depends on factors such as industry, location, experience, and scope of responsibility. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, so browse current listings for compensation details.

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    Search Ladders for Director, Quality Control openings, review each listing’s requirements and compensation information, and create a profile to explore opportunities that fit your experience.