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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$91K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to excellence in clinical lab operations, overseeing staff performance and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Lead daily activities, foster team development, and...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Lead and develop a high-performing team of enterprise account executives, driving revenue growth and shaping sales strategies in the finance sector. Engage with senior decision-makers and manage compl...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$104K - $163K *

Shape the future of IT project management by leading cross-functional teams to deliver impactful technology solutions on time and within scope, while enhancing processes and ensuring effective stakeho...

Largo, FLRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$178K - $238K *

Drive impactful oncology drug development by leading program management, optimizing team efficiency, and ensuring strategic alignment across global projects to enhance patient outcomes and organizatio...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$350K - $398K *

Drive impactful clinical trials in ophthalmology with leadership in study design, execution, and biomarker strategy. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure timely delivery and regulatory compliance...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Drive exceptional service delivery by leading a team of program managers, enhancing patient access to medications, and ensuring operational excellence while fostering a supportive work environment...

North Carolina, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in optimizing marketing operations to drive developer adoption, pipeline growth, and revenue. Oversee systems, processes, and insights while collaborating with cross-functional teams t...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$107K - $144K *

Lead and execute comprehensive quality assurance for Workday implementations, ensuring alignment with business needs and high-quality outcomes. Oversee testing strategies, manage defect lifecycles, an...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $159K *

Empower the future of medical technology by ensuring the highest quality in embedded systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive compliance and innovation in software development for lif...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$225K - $281K *

Join a team that's pushing the boundaries of oncology research! This key role involves designing and leading clinical trials, ensuring data integrity, and collaborating with global experts to advance...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in defining user experience strategy, managing a multi-disciplinary design team to deliver innovative, user-centered digital products while fostering collaboration and high-impact desi...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $183K *

Shape transformative clinical programs and patient engagement strategies, ensuring sustainable outcomes across care settings. Lead a dynamic team while partnering with executives to enhance patient ex...

Anchorage, AKRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$165K - $175K *

Drive operational excellence by leading multi-state revenue cycle management, optimizing physician billing, and enhancing payer relationships. Collaborate with stakeholders to maximize collections and...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing data quality and governance. Contribute to building robust data platforms and ensure reliable data-driven decision-making through effective testing and automa...

Georgia, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $175K *

Lead the charge in client partnerships while driving strategic growth and team development. Utilize your expertise to deliver impactful insights and solutions in a fast-paced, evolving environment, en...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$213K - $243K *

Champion the development of a robust commercial data strategy, ensuring high-quality, AI-ready data solutions that drive impactful decision-making and enhance commercial performance across the organiz...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Empower a team of controls engineers to design and enhance control systems for material handling solutions, ensuring project execution and quality while fostering innovation and collaboration across d...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$134K - $249K *

Elevate product performance across multiple lines of business by leading strategic initiatives, analyzing metrics, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance outcomes for specialty healt...

Florida, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $170K *

Elevate your career by leading purchasing strategy and supplier relationships. Drive procurement operations and cost management while ensuring resource availability to support organizational goals in...

Colorado Springs, CORemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$300K - $350K *

Transform business performance by leading strategic initiatives and continuous improvement efforts. Collaborate with senior leaders to drive accountability, enhance operational efficiency, and foster...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining Integrated Production excellence. Lead diverse creative projects, inspire talent, and drive innovative solutions while ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence for h...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career by managing diverse medical communications projects, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction while leading multidisciplinary teams and maintaining strong relationships wit...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $175K *

Elevate your career by leading data, analytics, and AI initiatives that drive strategic decision-making and operational excellence. Shape the future of our data ecosystem while collaborating with seni...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $190K *

Drive the medical strategy by shaping partnerships and guiding evidence generation. Lead initiatives that connect clinical needs with business objectives, enhancing patient access and supporting innov...

CanadaRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K - $235K *

Unlock potential by leading corporate accounting, overseeing multi-entity consolidation, and driving ERP implementation. Collaborate with teams to establish standards and ensure compliance while manag...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.