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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
$186K - $318K *
Drive excellence in quality management systems, ensuring compliance and governance across global operations. Lead strategic initiatives, enhance training, and foster continuous improvement to support...
6 days ago
$175K - $210K *
Drive quality excellence by leading the development and implementation of a comprehensive quality management system, ensuring AS9100 compliance, and fostering a culture of quality across all teams in...
1 week ago
Manager Operations, Program Management
$100K - $120K *
Partner with us to lead moderate-complexity projects, driving successful delivery and client relations. Utilize your extensive project management expertise to manage resources, communication, and opti...
Reposted 2 days ago
Manager Operations, Program Management
$100K - $120K *
Champion project success by leading moderate complexity initiatives, driving adherence to global processes, and facilitating collaboration among stakeholders to achieve objectives and optimize resourc...
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$115K - $143K *
Lead quality initiatives for medical device manufacturing, ensuring compliance and excellence in processes. Oversee quality personnel, manage customer relations, and drive continuous improvement using...
2 weeks ago
$115K - $143K *
Lead the charge in ensuring quality excellence for medical device manufacturing, managing customer relations, and overseeing site quality operations while implementing Lean Six Sigma methodologies and...
2 weeks ago
$115K - $143K *
Transform quality assurance processes by leading site quality initiatives, managing customer relations, and supervising quality teams to ensure compliance and optimize performance in medical device ma...
3 weeks ago
$150K - $180K *
Champion the lifecycle management of fleet equipment, overseeing procurement, compliance, and financial strategies. Lead a team to optimize operations and ensure alignment with company growth objectiv...
1 week ago
$105K - $110K *
Shape the future of quality assurance by leading the implementation and improvement of the Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while driving cross-functional colla...
2 days ago
$100K - $120K *
Empower the quality function by leading compliance initiatives, overseeing quality policies, and driving continual improvement efforts to achieve operational excellence and enhance customer satisfacti...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
Director - QualityOne Strategy Operations
$125K - $300K *
Champion strategic growth by partnering with executive leadership to drive operational excellence, enhance data integrity, and lead cross-functional initiatives that propel business expansion and prod...
2 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Oversee the product quality strategy and enhance customer satisfaction across operations by coordinating mining, production, and quality analysis. Drive continuous improvement and optimize quality thr...
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Executive Director, IT Quality & Compliance
$150K - $180K *
Champion IT quality and compliance initiatives, leading a global team in developing validation strategies, ensuring regulatory adherence, and driving risk assessments across diverse technologies and o...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Clinical Quality Assurance - Program Lead (Associate Director)
$138K - $257K *
Drive quality assurance excellence in clinical trials, ensuring compliance and patient safety. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement proactive risk management and maintain inspection re...
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Clinical Quality Assurance - Program Lead (Associate Director)
$138K - $257K *
Elevate clinical quality assurance by leading proactive oversight of trials, ensuring compliance and patient safety. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain inspection readiness and drive...
Yesterday
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in optimizing Quality processes while fostering team growth and success. Drive strategic initiatives, ensure compliance, and enhance customer satisfaction through effective management...
Reposted 2 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Lead the Quality Systems team, driving compliance and improvement activities while managing customer complaints, CAPAs, and audits. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality a...
Reposted 2 days ago
2150 - 1579 Quality Operations Manager
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing quality processes in manufacturing. Lead initiatives to ensure product quality, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence while driving continuous imp...
2 days ago
2150 - 1579 Quality Operations Manager
$80K - $95K *
Join a dynamic team to oversee quality operations, ensuring compliance and excellence in manufacturing processes. Drive continuous improvement initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional tea...
2 days ago
Senior Manager, Global Quality - Cosmetics & U.S. Product Quality
$173K - $190K *
Lead the charge in building global quality systems for cosmetics and biologics, overseeing quality assurance, managing manufacturers, and ensuring compliance to guarantee seamless U.S. market integrat...
3 weeks ago
Director of Quality & Regulatory
$125K - $150K *
Join a team that drives quality excellence in the medical device industry. Oversee Quality Management Systems, lead a talented team, and ensure compliance with international regulations while fosterin...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Associate Director, Quality Assurance
$110K - $130K *
Oversee and enhance Quality Assurance Compliance programs, ensuring adherence to GMP and GLP standards. Lead a QA team to drive continuous improvement, manage audits, and maintain regulatory readiness...
2 weeks ago
Associate Director, Quality Assurance
$110K - $130K *
Join a dynamic team to lead Quality Assurance Compliance initiatives, ensuring adherence to GMP and GLP standards. Drive continuous improvement and regulatory readiness while mentoring a skilled QA te...
2 weeks ago
Associate Director, Quality Assurance - Technical
$150K - $195K *
Empower quality assurance excellence by leading GMP oversight for contract manufacturing and validation projects, ensuring compliance and collaboration across technical operations to support drug deve...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's driving quality excellence across multiple sites, ensuring compliance and operational performance. Lead strategic initiatives, foster a culture of accountability, and enhance custom...
1 week ago
What does a Director of Quality Operations do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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