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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$140K - $180K *

Shape the future of clinical quality assurance by overseeing trials, ensuring compliance with GCP and ICH standards, and driving operational excellence across clinical activities within a cross-functi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$86K - $113K *

Manage compliance activities ensuring FDA regulatory adherence, overseeing audits, document control, and quality assurance protocols to maintain continuous inspection readiness and effective correctiv...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $172K *

Partner with us to lead quality initiatives, ensuring adherence to customer and regulatory standards. This role drives the Quality Management System and fosters continuous improvement within the plant...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$92K - $176K *

Unlock your potential by leading QA validation strategies for laboratory and manufacturing equipment. Drive compliance, manage budgets, and collaborate with teams to ensure operational excellence in a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $160K *

Transform quality management in manufacturing by leading a team to enhance systems, drive improvements, and ensure compliance, while fostering cross-functional collaboration and operational excellence...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in shaping a robust risk management strategy across Electronics, ensuring process standardization and fostering collaborative efforts for informed decision-making. Drive risk mitigatio...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$92K - $133K *

Lead our mission to enhance community wellness by overseeing quality management initiatives. Drive compliance, improve services, and support staff in delivering exceptional care to individuals in need...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$111K - $139K *

Shape the future of quality assurance by managing the plant quality system, ensuring compliance with standards, and leading continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product reliability and custom...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to quality assurance in commercial HVAC. You will support equipment sales, ensuring accuracy in orders and documentation while traveling up to 45% within Texas. Be a proac...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$134K - $230K *

Lead product strategy and execution to enhance quality programs, driving measurable performance improvements in healthcare. Collaborate with teams to optimize product development and ensure compliance...

Eden Prairie, MNRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $165K *

Manage and enhance equipment reliability programs, ensuring operational excellence through solid engineering practices, compliance with cGMP, and collaboration with teams to drive performance improvem...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Manage cross-functional integration and program support to align priorities, schedules, and activities with objectives. Ensure timely execution by tracking actions, milestones, and risks while maintai...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$119K - $186K *

Lead product quality engineering efforts for medical devices, ensuring compliance and excellence in investigations, risk assessments, and mentoring. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive improvement...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $140K *

Oversee the Quality Management System, ensuring compliance and driving continuous improvement. Lead a team to analyze metrics and enhance processes in a manufacturing environment while fostering suppl...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $180K *

Pioneer customer quality initiatives by leading global strategies and governance, enhancing satisfaction and retention while driving systemic improvements and fostering a high-performing quality cultu...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$146K - $219K *

Drive operational transformation by leading cross-functional teams to implement Lean methodologies and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring best-in-class practices in a regulated manufacturing...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead and enhance quality assurance initiatives, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement in manufacturing processes. Drive a culture of quality while collaborating across teams to meet customer...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $138K *

Reimagine quality leadership by mentoring a team, driving improvements, and integrating standards across functions. Collaborate effectively to enhance product quality, ensure compliance, and foster cu...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Build and lead the quality management function in a high-volume solar cell fabrication environment, ensuring compliance with IEC and ISO standards while driving continuous improvement and quality cult...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Drive independent quality assurance oversight for mass concrete construction, ensuring compliance with USACE standards. Collaborate with contractors and USACE staff, conducting inspections and testing...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in developing and implementing a harmonized pharmaceutical Quality Management System across multiple sites, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency while driving continuous impr...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Lead the development and implementation of a harmonized pharmaceutical Quality Management System across multiple sites, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency while driving continuous improvem...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Drive quality assurance and safety compliance on-site, ensuring adherence to standards and regulations. Lead inspections, manage subcontractors, and enforce safety protocols to maintain a secure and e...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $125K *

Champion quality excellence by managing a dynamic team of technicians, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement in quality control processes while collaborating with plant leadership to drive op...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing patient safety and quality improvement. Lead initiatives in simulation education and quality management, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement in hea...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.