Director, Quality Operations Jobs

Explore Director, Quality Operations roles for experienced leaders who build reliable quality systems, guide compliance, and improve operational performance. These directors help organizations deliver products and services that meet customer expectations and applicable regulatory requirements. Find vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more on Ladders.

What Does a Director of Quality Operations Do?

A Director of Quality Operations sets quality strategy and oversees the processes, teams, and systems that support consistent outcomes. Responsibilities may include developing quality management systems, monitoring performance metrics, leading internal and external audits, addressing nonconformances, and coordinating corrective and preventive actions. The role often partners with operations, engineering, supply chain, product, and regulatory teams.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek substantial experience in quality, manufacturing, operations, or a related field, along with a record of leading teams and cross-functional initiatives. Helpful strengths include knowledge of quality standards and regulatory requirements, risk management, root-cause analysis, audit leadership, process improvement, and data-driven decision-making. Depending on the industry, relevant credentials or specialized expertise may also be preferred.

Industries and Career Opportunities

Director-level quality operations roles can be found across industries such as healthcare, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, manufacturing, technology, and consumer products. The scope varies by organization: some positions focus on a single facility or business unit, while others oversee quality programs across multiple sites or regions. Browse current openings to compare responsibilities, industries, and leadership scope.

Find Director, Quality Operations Jobs on Ladders

Ladders features vetted professional jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more. Search Director, Quality Operations openings to identify opportunities that align with your experience, preferred industry, and career goals.

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$109K - $184K *

Join a dynamic team to shape policy strategies and funding opportunities that enhance public sector technology adoption. This cross-functional role requires coalition-building skills and in-depth know...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$102K - $177K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative spine marketing strategies that drive growth and enhance patient care. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create compelling campaigns that resonate wit...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$67K - $199K *

Empower operational excellence by leading provider data governance and attribution processes. Collaborate across departments to ensure data integrity, enhance reporting accuracy, and drive continuous...

RemoteRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$170K - $190K *

Shape the future of client engagements by leading procurement relations, fostering trust, and unlocking growth opportunities through strategic partnerships that enhance collaboration and drive expansi...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$348K - $471K *

Join a team that's driving operational excellence across a global B2B revenue engine. You'll lead revenue planning, forecasting, and optimize the customer lifecycle to enable scalable growth across mu...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$210K - $250K *

Champion operational excellence across global B2B revenue functions, driving growth through strategic revenue insights, meticulous planning, and cross-team collaboration to support scalable processes...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$131K - $176K *

Shape the future of sales excellence by owning end-to-end seller experiences. You’ll optimize workflows, create impactful solutions, and directly influence our revenue systems through innovative produ...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of electrical safety and engineering by leading global programs, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvement across multiple sites while mentoring teams and enhancing oper...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$141K - $177K *

Drive strategic initiatives and operational excellence by leading technology solutions, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring project success through effective management and innovative proble...

Chicago, ILRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $220K *

Drive clinical excellence by providing medical expertise across therapeutic areas, ensuring safety and integrity in clinical trials. Collaborate with project teams and senior management to enhance cli...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$175K - $215K *

Elevate the technology function by leading engineering, delivery, and operations. Collaborate closely with leadership to shape technical strategy, ship code weekly, and ensure high standards in a dyna...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$228K - $412K *

Lead the charge in shaping a strategic portfolio naming ecosystem that enhances clarity and coherence across a rapidly evolving product landscape, driving executive alignment and operational excellenc...

Santa Clara, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $108K *

Manage operational success across multiple dental practices, collaborating with leadership to enhance performance, develop talent, and improve patient experiences while ensuring financial growth and e...

New Jersey, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $108K *

Partner with us to enhance operational success across multiple dental practices. Drive performance, develop talent, and improve patient experiences while balancing strategic initiatives and daily oper...

Connecticut, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$91K - $152K *

Lead workforce planning, optimize resources, and drive digital transformation initiatives while enhancing operational visibility and efficiency across global service operations in a remote capacity...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Collaborate with sales and IT teams to transform operational data into actionable insights, ensuring effective system configuration and user adoption across Salesforce, CRM, and laboratory platforms t...

CanadaRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Transform sales operations by connecting teams and systems. Leverage data from Salesforce, LIMS, and CRM to create impactful reports and dashboards, driving performance improvements and supporting end...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Drive business growth by identifying and securing new opportunities in life sciences and CPG sectors. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored solutions and exceed sales targets whi...

Newtown, PARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead field surveying operations on high-stakes datacenter projects by overseeing multiple crews, ensuring precision in layout, and coordinating closely with construction and engineering teams for succ...

Arizona, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$62K - $97K *

Support project management and client communications by overseeing caseworker assignments, ensuring protocol adherence, and facilitating training needs. Collaborate with management to enhance program...

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $190K *

Empower our sales team by driving strategic growth in key accounts. Leverage your expertise in Enterprise SaaS to navigate complex sales in the Life Sciences sector, fostering partnerships and deliver...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$211K - $316K *

Empower your career by leading strategic engagement with oncology thought leaders. Drive insights and relationships that shape brand strategy and launch readiness for innovative therapies in Head & Ne...

Princeton, NJRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K *

Shape the future of healthcare by driving sales and partnerships in a dynamic territory. Collaborate with surgical teams to enhance patient outcomes through innovative biomaterials while achieving rev...

San Diego, CARemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $145K *

Shape the future of diagnostics by leading strategic business development initiatives across health systems and laboratories, driving national adoption of innovative testing solutions while collaborat...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$131K - $170K *

Lead the charge in enhancing operational performance and client satisfaction across multiple federal contracts while driving innovation through technology modernization and coaching Program Managers t...

Colorado Springs, CORemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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

    A Director of Quality Operations leads quality strategy, systems, and teams to help ensure processes and outputs meet company standards, customer expectations, and applicable regulations. Duties may include audits, quality metrics, risk management, and corrective actions.

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

    Requirements vary, but employers often look for extensive quality or operations experience, people and program leadership, and knowledge of quality systems, audits, regulatory expectations, and continuous improvement.

  • Which industries hire Directors of Quality Operations?question toggle

    These leaders work in a range of sectors, including manufacturing, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, technology, and consumer products.

  • How much do Director, Quality Operations jobs pay?question toggle

    Compensation depends on factors such as industry, location, experience, and scope of responsibility. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more.

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    Search Ladders for Director, Quality Operations openings and review vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more.