Director, Quality Management Jobs

Explore Director, Quality Management jobs for experienced leaders ready to shape quality strategy, strengthen compliance, and improve performance across an organization. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, including senior roles in quality assurance, quality systems, regulatory affairs, and operational excellence.

What Does a Director of Quality Management Do?

Directors of Quality Management build and lead programs that help organizations consistently meet customer, regulatory, and business requirements. Responsibilities may include setting quality policies, overseeing audits and corrective actions, managing quality teams, monitoring performance metrics, and partnering with executives and department leaders to address risks and improve processes.

Common Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek significant experience in quality management, people leadership, and process improvement. Depending on the industry, roles may call for knowledge of quality management systems, regulatory standards, internal and external audits, risk management, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement methods. Clear communication and the ability to turn data into practical decisions are also important.

Industries and Career Opportunities

Quality management directors work across industries such as healthcare, life sciences, manufacturing, technology, and financial services. The scope of a role can vary: some leaders focus on enterprise-wide quality systems, while others specialize in product quality, compliance, supplier quality, or operational processes. Explore openings to compare responsibilities, company needs, and leadership scope.

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Use Ladders to discover vetted Director, Quality Management opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review job requirements and responsibilities, then find roles that align with your experience, industry expertise, and next-step career goals.

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$190K - $238K *

Lead the transformation of patient experiences in mental health care by shaping marketing strategies that drive acquisition, activation, and retention. Collaborate across teams to enhance messaging an...

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join us to lead the enterprise Program Management Office, driving strategic initiatives and ensuring alignment across divisions. You'll mentor project managers, oversee governance, and enhance project...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$175K - $210K *

Lead global field operations, driving strategy and execution across sales, technical services, and partner functions. Collaborate with senior leadership to optimize pipeline management, forecasting, a...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $105K *

Transform client engagements by leading software implementations and managing relationships. Oversee project delivery, budgets, and resources while collaborating with teams to ensure successful outcom...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$116K - $145K *

Help us lead the charge in catastrophe risk analytics, blending modeling science and data engineering. Drive team performance, set technical standards, and translate model outputs into strategic under...

Chicago, ILRemote

3 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

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$129K - $162K *

Unlock potential by leading enterprise-wide Cost of Care solutions. Drive scalability, optimize deployment, and enhance operational effectiveness across diverse markets, collaborating with stakeholder...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$83K - $133K *

Lead customer engagement and technical design for critical power projects, ensuring quality and compliance. Collaborate across teams to resolve issues and manage multiple projects, driving successful...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $190K *

Champion quality assurance excellence in GMP for drug substance and products, overseeing compliance and methodologies. Collaborate to ensure regulatory adherence while maintaining operational efficien...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$154K - $247K *

Join a team that's driving product excellence by defining strategy, leading a talented team of Product Managers, and ensuring stellar adoption and customer satisfaction within a dynamic market landsca...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Transform workplace safety by leading initiatives, conducting assessments, and fostering a culture of compliance and performance. Collaborate with teams to implement effective health and safety strate...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in developing and communicating clinical evidence for innovations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage research, publications, and scientific communications, ensuring imp...

New Jersey, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$87K - $157K *

Drive compliance excellence by executing the Medicare Compliance Advisory program, ensuring adherence to CMS regulations. Collaborate with leadership to provide regulatory guidance, conduct audits, an...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Transform the future of supply chain data governance and AI integration. Lead the design and standardization of data models and AI agents, ensuring compliance and interoperability across systems while...

Sandy, UTRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Unlock the potential of software quality assurance by leading a skilled QA team to enhance testing strategies, processes, and automation, ensuring superior product quality across SaaS and On-Premises...

Oak Brook, ILRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $175K *

Lead and innovate within our ML Operations team, driving scalable machine learning solutions. Oversee a talented group while ensuring robust integration of ML technologies, optimizing performance, and...

San Ramon, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing environmental projects from planning to completion, ensuring compliance with regulations and client satisfaction while coordinating with specialists and agenci...

Maryland, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Unlock potential by managing pharmaceutical programs, ensuring smooth operations, client relationships, and strategic execution while overseeing performance metrics and enhancing team collaboration...

North Carolina, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$73K - $130K *

Lead the charge in overseeing claims compliance activities, enhancing operational quality, and ensuring audit readiness. Collaborate cross-functionally to identify gaps, monitor KPIs, and drive improv...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Elevate project outcomes by leading cross-functional teams to deliver clinical research projects on time and within budget, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and client expectations while...

United StatesRemote

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  •   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

$90K - $110K *

Accelerate business growth by leading proposal management efforts, ensuring compliance and responsiveness while guiding teams towards developing compelling proposals across various sectors. Drive exce...

Rockville, MDRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Champion integrated project management for complex pharmaceutical advertising, leading cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery within scope and budget while mentoring junior staff and enhanci...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$82K - $155K *

Drive optimization and automation in claims processes, ensuring scalable growth and operational excellence through technology and innovation. Lead, mentor, and develop teams while collaborating across...

Morristown, NJRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$185K - $344K *

Champion the evolution of field intelligence capabilities, driving strategic governance and analytics integration to enhance decision-making and execution support across the organization, ensuring ali...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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

    A Director of Quality Management leads an organization’s quality strategy and programs. The role may oversee quality systems, audits, compliance, performance measurement, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Director, Quality Management jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary by employer and industry, but commonly include substantial experience in quality or compliance, leadership experience, and knowledge of quality systems, audits, risk management, and process improvement. Some positions require industry-specific credentials or regulatory expertise.

  • Which industries hire Directors of Quality Management?question toggle

    Employers hire quality management directors in fields including healthcare, life sciences, manufacturing, technology, and financial services. Responsibilities and regulatory requirements differ by industry.

  • How can I find Director, Quality Management jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Director, Quality Management listings on Ladders, where vetted professional opportunities pay $100,000 or more. Compare role scope, qualifications, and industry requirements to identify a strong match.