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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$85K - $105K *

Lead the charge in quality management, ensuring compliance and excellence in production standards while fostering a continuous improvement culture to elevate product reliability and customer satisfact...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing quality systems across manufacturing sites. Lead initiatives to improve customer satisfaction, reduce costs, and strengthen performance while managing quality...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in defining and executing quality assurance strategies that enhance product reliability and customer outcomes across a dynamic SaaS platform while fostering collaboration and accountab...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Lead the design and implementation of automated quality metrics dashboards, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while enhancing system integrations and digital workflows for improved operati...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$190K - $220K *

Elevate the standards of quality by overseeing compliance, developing robust quality systems for CRO management, and ensuring FDA and ICH regulations are met. Lead initiatives to foster a quality cult...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $165K *

Oversee and lead Manufacturing Technical Operations ensuring excellence in processes, investigations, and team development to drive quality and efficiency in CGMP production for advanced therapies in...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$115K - $145K *

Drive quality excellence by managing assurance programs, leading corrective actions, and collaborating with teams to enhance product reliability and compliance. Champion continuous improvement initiat...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive quality excellence by managing assurance programs, leading corrective actions, and collaborating with teams to enhance product reliability and compliance. Shape strategic quality initiatives tha...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$171K - $192K *

Drive the evolution of commercial QC operations, ensuring compliance and readiness across a global network. Lead a dynamic team, manage external partnerships, and enhance quality standards to deliver...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$82K - $115K *

Lead the charge in ensuring quality assurance for transportation and logistics operations. Oversee compliance, manage audits, and implement procedures to meet industry standards and customer requireme...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$105K - $115K *

Lead and enhance Quality Control operations for molecular biology reagents, ensuring compliance and efficiency in an ISO 13485 environment. Drive investigations, support product release, and foster a...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by leading GxP & Quality Systems to enable compliant and efficient business processes across clinical, regulatory, and manufacturing functions. Drive transformation while ensuring...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$119K - $165K *

Empower our Supplier Quality team to enhance global performance standards, drive continuous improvement, and foster strategic supplier relationships. Lead initiatives that elevate quality metrics and...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$185K - $344K *

Elevate the Study Quality and Compliance team by driving strategic oversight, modernizing data management systems, and ensuring compliance with GLP standards for toxicology studies, while enhancing qu...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Empower operational excellence by directing business strategies and relationships. Collaborate with teams to meet financial and performance targets, enhance processes, and ensure superior client satis...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Advance operational excellence by leading teams and driving strategic initiatives to enhance client relationships, achieve KPIs, and ensure compliance within a dynamic manufacturing environment...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform operations by directing business strategies, enhancing client relationships, and ensuring optimal performance across teams. Drive compliance and quality initiatives while maintaining financi...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead strategic and operational initiatives for a research center, ensuring efficient administration, financial management, and compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance research productivit...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$154K - $231K *

Shape quality assurance strategy and lead teams to ensure regulatory compliance, driving continuous improvement in manufacturing processes and product quality while maintaining strong relationships ac...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by leading quality assurance initiatives to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Oversee daily operations, training, and audits while driving continuous improvement and foster...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$102K - $152K *

Lead quality assurance initiatives in E&M/Distribution, ensuring compliance with GMP and regulatory standards. Drive continuous improvement, manage a dedicated team, and oversee quality systems to enh...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$89K - $166K *

Lead quality assurance oversight for Quality Control testing, ensuring compliance and operational excellence. Collaborate with teams to promote data integrity and support continuous improvement initia...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$223K - $305K *

Elevate your career by leading Clinical QA strategy and operations, ensuring GCP compliance across clinical development. Drive quality culture, manage audits, and provide strategic oversight to enhanc...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$134K - $201K *

Join a team that's committed to managing quality and compliance across departments. Your leadership will drive continuous improvement and ensure adherence to regulatory standards in product developmen...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $140K *

Advance the Quality Management System while leading teams to optimize manufacturing processes, ensuring quality standards are met from design to delivery and fostering collaboration across various dep...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.