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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$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...

3 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

$80K - $95K *

Drive quality excellence by managing a comprehensive Quality Management System, leading teams to enhance processes, and fostering strong customer and supplier relationships to meet business objectives...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$159K - $211K *

Join us in transforming quality operations by leading a robust PACE quality program, ensuring compliance and care excellence while collaborating cross-functionally to enhance participant outcomes and...

California, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $155K *

Lead quality oversight and operational leadership for validation activities across external manufacturing networks, ensuring compliance and excellence in commercial product lifecycle management and GM...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$170K - $200K *

Champion quality excellence by leading strategic initiatives in the Quality function, ensuring compliance and operational effectiveness from product development through commercialization in the medica...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$176K - $229K *

Help us lead clinical supplies for trials by managing CSPs, overseeing packaging, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. Drive budget management and collaborate across teams for uninterrup...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K - $260K *

Champion quality excellence by overseeing external partners in the manufacturing and testing of biological products. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance, drive a culture of quality, an...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead quality oversight for drug manufacturing, ensuring compliance with cGMPs. Collaborate with vendors on batch record review and product disposition for global clinical programs, thriving in a dynam...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Transform quality management across the organization by leading compliance initiatives, enhancing continuous improvement, and fostering a culture of excellence in health services. Drive strategic plan...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$215K - $240K *

Transform nonclinical operations by leading outsourcing strategies and vendor management for safety studies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, quality, and timely delivery...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$215K - $240K *

Join a team that's redefining nonclinical operations by leading outsourcing strategies and vendor management for safety studies, ensuring compliance and quality while driving innovation in drug develo...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$94K - $141K *

Champion quality excellence in GMP operations by leading compliance and oversight for complex drug substance manufacturing. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure product integrity and adherence to...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$149K - $173K *

Lead quality and food safety initiatives across North America, ensuring compliance and audit readiness. Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence through technical expertise and collabor...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Elevate healthcare operations in a new market by leading strategic growth, enhancing clinic performance, and building high-performing teams while ensuring regulatory compliance and superior patient ca...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$80K - $95K *

Contribute to quality control excellence by managing programs that ensure continuous production aligns with customer standards. Drive improvements and compliance across multiple sites while fostering...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading data management initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while enhancing collaboration across teams, and contributing to the successful execution of clini...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$142K - $224K *

Transform the Quality Assurance landscape by leading a high-performing team to ensure compliance with cGMPs and regulatory standards, driving continuous improvement in drug product quality for innovat...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $150K *

Join us to lead the Quality Department, driving performance and compliance while fostering continuous improvement across engineering and operations. Collaborate with teams to enhance product quality a...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $190K *

Transform the Quality landscape by leading enterprise-wide oversight of Computer System Validation and Data Governance. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance compliance, drive digital innovation...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.