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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$110K - $130K *

Grow your career by leading quality strategy and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing, assembly, and inspection to ensure exceptional product quality and compliance with customer an...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Shape your future by leading quality strategies and improvements across manufacturing operations. Engage hands-on with teams to ensure regulatory compliance, enhance product quality, and foster a cult...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $130K *

Transform quality operations by leading strategy and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure compliance and performance in manufacturing, supplier management, and customer satisfaction within a d...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $140K *

Lead and elevate laboratory quality control operations, ensuring compliance, integrity, and performance. Build and mentor a high-performing team while collaborating cross-functionally to uphold the hi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $190K *

Elevate quality assurance in clinical development by ensuring GCP compliance, managing audits, and driving risk mitigation strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance quality standa...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $190K *

Transform clinical quality assurance by providing senior oversight for GCP compliance, driving risk mitigation strategies, and ensuring regulatory readiness across global clinical development activiti...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$115K - $120K *

Lead the charge in driving operational excellence and strategic enablement across global Inside Sales teams, enhancing commercial effectiveness and delivering exceptional client value through innovati...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$134K - $219K *

Transform data stewardship by overseeing enterprise data-quality monitoring, ensuring compliance with standards, and providing actionable insights for leadership. Collaborate across functions to enhan...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Elevate quality standards by developing and optimizing Quality Management Systems. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance with ISO standards, manage documentation, and lead quality improv...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $200K *

Champion regulatory strategy and submissions for clinical-stage radiopharmaceutical programs. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance and quality in regulatory communications, while leadin...

Cambridge, MARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$166K - $200K *

Champion regulatory excellence by leading cross-functional teams to ensure compliant submissions for clinical-stage radiopharmaceutical programs, driving strategic interactions with Health Authorities...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$192K - $275K *

Drive commercial excellence by leading analytics, forecasting, and AI integration to enhance sales effectiveness. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize processes and enable data-driven d...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $160K *

Champion the design and lifecycle management of packaging systems for clinical and commercial cell therapy products, ensuring compliance with GMP and regulatory standards while maintaining product int...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$155K - $255K *

Lead the charge in enhancing food safety and quality across multiple manufacturing sites, driving strategic initiatives and fostering collaboration with operations to ensure compliance and excellence...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$181K - $288K *

Join a team that's driving quality excellence in FDA-regulated medical device manufacturing. Lead global programs, enhance compliance, and foster cross-functional collaboration to elevate operational...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $250K *

Lead transformative production initiatives, enhancing workflow efficiency and quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet customer needs while driving continuous improvement and operation...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Contribute to our success by leading quality standards initiatives, providing technical consultation, and mentoring teams to effectively tackle complex technical and process issues in a collaborative...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $204K *

Lead the charge in managing Quality Engineering teams, ensuring compliance with aerospace and automotive standards while driving continuous improvement initiatives and supporting high-reliability prod...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $125K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing contamination control and sterility assurance across multiple manufacturing sites. Lead strategic initiatives to ensure compliance, operational excellence, an...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $125K *

Champion contamination control and sterility assurance across multiple sites, driving strategic initiatives and compliance to enhance product quality and patient safety while ensuring operational exce...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $125K *

Join us in leading contamination control and sterility assurance programs across multiple manufacturing sites, ensuring compliance and operational excellence while enhancing product quality and patien...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $125K *

Empower our contamination control and sterility assurance initiatives across multiple manufacturing sites, ensuring compliance and operational excellence while enhancing product quality and patient sa...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

Lead the design quality management process, ensuring compliance with standards and timely submittals. Collaborate with contractors and stakeholders to uphold quality across all project phases, enhanci...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading Reusable Packaging Management Service Centers, fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement. Drive operational excellence while managing financial performance a...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Drive operational excellence by overseeing last mile delivery services, managing teams, and fostering customer relationships to enhance satisfaction and efficiency across multiple regions...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

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.