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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$177K - $283K *

Unlock potential by leading pharmacokinetic modeling for early-stage drug development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion (ADME...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$189K - $284K *

Lead compliance initiatives by advising business teams on legal risks, developing tools for ethical decision-making, and fostering strong relationships across functions to ensure adherence to regulati...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team leading threat intelligence and detection engineering. Shape strategies to protect diverse industries from cyber threats, while building a high-impact program that...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Drive strategic growth and business development for National Accounts in Urology and Oncology, optimizing resources and leading negotiations to enhance healthcare outcomes through innovative diagnosti...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$139K - $184K *

Join a team that's committed to driving innovative regulatory projects, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to secure timely submissions and approvals for products in th...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Oversee the end-to-end implementation of advanced instrumentation and digital solutions, ensuring project milestones are met while coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality customer...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $140K *

Shape the future of payroll management by leading certified payroll processing and union remittance. Drive compliance, accuracy, and team development while collaborating across departments to ensure t...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $236K *

Advance client management strategies for self-funded healthcare partnerships, ensuring exceptional client retention and operational excellence. Lead a high-performing team while driving profitable gro...

Baltimore, MDRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

Transform the future of go-to-market strategy by leading cross-functional teams, driving execution governance, and shaping long-range plans to achieve growth objectives in a dynamic, global environmen...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Join us to validate complex workflows in Privileged Access Management, ensuring high standards for reliability and security across cloud integrations and enterprise environments. Collaborate with engi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$83K - $132K *

Shape the future of clinical appeals by overseeing processes, ensuring compliance, and enhancing efficiencies. Collaborate with teams to analyze data and improve member care outcomes while leading a d...

Indiana, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Drive the success of training programs by leading daily operations, ensuring effective onboarding, and adapting training to meet evolving client and operational needs while fostering trainer developme...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $166K *

Optimize site contract management by reviewing, drafting, and negotiating various legal agreements. Collaborate with clinical teams to ensure timely deliverables and serve as a subject matter expert i...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovative solutions by leveraging data analytics and strategic counsel to enhance client performance. Collaborate with high-performing teams to deliver tailored insights for transformational ev...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$148K - $255K *

Lead the charge in transforming healthcare through innovative AI solutions, overseeing multiple engineering teams to deliver enterprise-grade AI products that enhance claims automation and operational...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$76K - $115K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of customer education through innovative instructional design. Leverage your expertise to create engaging learning experiences that empower users and drive succes...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$228K - $285K *

Shape the future of market access by leading strategic account initiatives, fostering key relationships, and driving collaboration across teams to enhance product access and reimbursement in the oncol...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Drive operational excellence by developing and maintaining standards, ensuring consistency across markets, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance processes and documentation for opti...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$99K - $172K *

Join a team that's driving payroll excellence across multiple countries. Lead a dedicated payroll team, ensuring compliance and accuracy for 1,000+ employees while collaborating with various departmen...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$109K - $165K *

Advance your career by leading a team of Implementation Consultants to enhance enterprise customer engagement, drive successful deployments, and foster a high-performance culture while collaborating c...

Denver, CORemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$172K - $287K *

Join us to shape the future of pharmacy by leading product strategy and innovation. Drive growth and commercialization for a diverse portfolio of healthcare technology solutions, influencing enterpris...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Elevate project quality by ensuring compliance with specifications and codes. Collaborate with teams to implement quality control plans, manage inspections, and exceed stakeholder expectations through...

South Carolina, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K *

Champion the clinical operations team, ensuring project success through resource management, process efficiencies, and compliance. Drive training, metrics development, and mentorship to enhance team c...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$242K - $403K *

Lead global companion diagnostics strategy, integrating diagnostic plans with clinical development and regulatory objectives. Drive execution across therapeutic programs, ensuring alignment with patie...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$113K - $197K *

Lead the charge in defining product strategy and roadmap, translating business objectives into actionable plans. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation and operati...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.