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.

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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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$126K - $160K *

Lead cost management efforts for diverse pharmaceutical projects, ensuring clear communication and robust documentation while nurturing trusted relationships with clients and teams for successful proj...

Richmond, VARemote

4 weeks ago

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

$110K - $135K *

Lead the charge in developing and implementing global safety standards and compliance initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to foster a proactive safety culture, ensuring the health and...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$148K - $195K *

Champion operational excellence by managing day-to-day business processes, financial reporting, and cross-functional coordination for the STINGRAI program, ensuring effective communication and complia...

Tampa, FLRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$144K - $214K *

Lead the charge in driving integrated omnichannel growth strategies, connecting eCommerce, digital content, and analytics to enhance customer engagement and profitability across Mass and Club organiza...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$115K - $150K *

Champion procurement excellence by leading indirect category strategies, enhancing supplier value, and delivering impactful cost savings while fostering stakeholder collaborations and team development...

Virginia, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$175K - $190K *

Join a team that's shaping underwriting excellence by mentoring talent, enhancing training, and driving strategic initiatives. Leverage your expertise to influence complex risk decisions and uphold go...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$165K - $228K *

Lead and empower a dynamic product management team, driving strategy, commercialization, and market engagement for innovative healthcare solutions while fostering collaboration across global business...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in optimizing project management processes for a VHA client team. Utilize your expertise to enhance strategic planning, decision-making, and execution while collaborating with senior s...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Lead the future of patient experience by driving strategic initiatives and operational excellence in a high-volume healthcare contact center. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance service...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$76K - $127K *

Elevate your career by driving impactful marketing strategies for electronic prior authorization solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance provider engagement and improve patient access, while le...

Columbus, GARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $124K *

Lead the charge in delivering impactful scientific software demonstrations and training. Collaborate with diverse teams to address customer needs and enhance bioinformatics solutions, driving innovati...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$124K - $170K *

Champion regulatory strategies to accelerate product approvals and compliance. Lead a dynamic team in supporting innovative medical devices, ensuring alignment with global regulations while fostering...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Drive your career with a strategic role focused on enhancing project management standards and integrating enterprise initiatives. Collaborate with leaders to improve clarity, prioritization, and execu...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $300K *

Unlock potential by driving enterprise growth in non-commercial foodservice technology. Own the full sales lifecycle, engage stakeholders, and deliver tailored solutions that enhance operational effic...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Manage a dynamic sales team to drive adoption of innovative healthcare solutions. Lead recruitment, coaching, and performance management while fostering relationships with key stakeholders to achieve...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$83K - $103K *

Drive success in regulatory affairs by preparing critical submissions for medical and diagnostic devices. Oversee compliance with U.S. and international regulations while collaborating with cross-func...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$190K - $300K *

Unlock potential by leading global regulatory strategies for innovative immunology programs. Drive product approval timelines and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and optim...

RemoteRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$72K - $92K *

Redefine customer success by managing a strategic portfolio, driving growth, and fostering executive relationships. Leverage your expertise to enhance customer outcomes and ensure long-term value in a...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Unlock your potential as you own the financial performance of a dynamic business unit, driving strategic decisions and enhancing visibility to shape impactful processes and outcomes. Join a hands-on l...

Morrisville, NCRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing patient safety through data analysis, audits, and collaboration across departments. Drive improvements in EHR software and support quality initiatives to ensu...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Reimagine client partnerships by managing complex relationships, driving performance, and leading recovery strategies. Collaborate with executives to ensure client success and identify growth opportun...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$173K - $216K *

Drive operational excellence by leading a diverse team focused on enhancing system reliability and availability through effective processes, project support, and proactive risk mitigation...

California, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$178K - $319K *

Explore the potential of AI/ML to revolutionize supply chain efficiency. Collaborate across departments to optimize logistics and inventory management. Drive impactful solutions using cutting-edge mod...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $235K *

Grow your career with a role leading cloud security strategy across multi-cloud environments. As a key decision-maker, you will enhance enterprise security frameworks while driving innovation, complia...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$168K - $280K *

Lead the charge in enhancing flight software validation and verification processes, impacting critical aerospace projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with rigorous st...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.

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

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