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.

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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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$120K - $150K *

Join a team that's driving HEDIS performance across all business lines, enhancing quality outcomes and operational effectiveness. Lead strategic initiatives, oversee cross-functional collaboration, an...

Harrisburg, PARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Champion quality assurance initiatives by managing site audits, enhancing compliance, and fostering relationships with investigative teams. Utilize risk-based approaches to monitor quality indicators...

Tennessee, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$272K - $340K *

Elevate your career by leading CMC Regulatory strategy and execution. Drive submissions, build a high-performing team, and engage with global health authorities to ensure compliance and success in dru...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$176K - $205K *

Lead the charge in executing complex capital projects and liquid processing strategies. Drive innovation and efficiency across manufacturing networks while mentoring engineering teams and ensuring pro...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$180K - $210K *

Drive regulatory strategy and leadership in a dynamic biotech environment, ensuring compliance and advancing innovative RNA-based therapeutics through effective global regulatory submissions and stake...

North Carolina, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $160K *

Lead the charge in project controls management, ensuring effective cost, schedule, and risk oversight across diverse programs. Collaborate with teams to deliver actionable insights that drive successf...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $150K *

Champion effective publication strategies and lead scientific communication initiatives, acting as a strategic partner to clients and teams. Navigate complex medical affairs content to drive impactful...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by managing diverse EV projects, ensuring successful delivery through collaboration, strategic planning, and effective stakeholder engagement. Drive project excellence while naviga...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$116K - $155K *

Lead the charge in defining and optimizing global ICSR processes, ensuring compliance and quality in pharmacovigilance operations. Collaborate across teams to enhance safety standards and drive contin...

Research Triangle Park, NCRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$175K - $210K *

Lead operational excellence in biopharmaceutical manufacturing, overseeing GMP processes, technology transfers, and clinical supply. Drive strategic initiatives, manage CDMO relationships, and build a...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $129K *

Lead the charge in managing external quality operations for pharmaceutical products, ensuring compliance and effective communication with CMOs. Drive continuous improvement and support quality initiat...

Bridgewater, NJRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$170K - $220K *

Lead continuous improvement initiatives across QSR operations, driving cultural transformation and operational excellence. Manage CI strategies, develop leaders, and ensure alignment with enterprise g...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $130K *

Transform the quality assurance landscape by leading manual and automated testing efforts, ensuring enterprise applications meet high standards for reliability, usability, and performance while collab...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$207K - $277K *

Lead the charge in enhancing global ERP delivery excellence, driving governance, quality, and continuous improvement across teams. Foster collaboration and optimize resource utilization to ensure pred...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career with dynamic collaboration across teams to develop innovative technical solutions. Leverage your engineering expertise in project planning and execution to enhance customer satis...

Tennessee, USRemote

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

$144K - $210K *

Lead the charge in shaping brand storytelling and performance marketing across global accounts. Drive cohesive creative direction, manage multidisciplinary teams, and ensure high-quality output while...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing software quality through rigorous testing and quality assurance. This role involves validating program deliverables, managing defects, and ensuring compliance...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $200K *

Lead financial strategy and analysis, partnering with leadership to drive growth. Own dynamic financial models, budgeting, and forecasting while mentoring a high-performing finance team in a fast-pace...

New York, NYRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Drive operational excellence at a leading healthcare organization by leading funded medical accounts receivable. Build a high-performing collections team, enhance cash flow, and ensure compliance whil...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of utility-scale transmission projects. Oversee contractor activities, ensure quality installations, and foster strong relationships while managing project logist...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $178K *

Drive excellence in pharmacovigilance by leading teams and ensuring compliance with global safety regulations. Influence patient safety initiatives while managing project delivery across diverse clini...

Durham, NCRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $178K *

Drive excellence in pharmacovigilance by leading teams and projects, ensuring compliance and safety across clinical trials. Leverage scientific expertise and operational oversight to mentor profession...

North Carolina, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$71K - $97K *

Drive quality improvement initiatives by implementing targeted interventions to enhance health outcomes and member experiences. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with healt...

Kentucky, USRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K - $250K *

Drive the growth of a therapeutic portfolio by leveraging medical expertise and overseeing clinical trials. Collaborate across teams to shape strategies in cell and gene therapy, ensuring innovative...

Covington, KYRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing complex operational workflows that enhance service delivery and client experience. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement...

Johnson City, TNRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 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.

  • How can I find Director, Quality Control jobs on Ladders?question toggle

    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.