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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$90K - $110K *

Support quality management systems by leading CAPA, risk assessments, and supplier audits. Collaborate with engineering teams on product improvements and ensure compliance with regulatory standards fo...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Develop and implement quality management processes, driving continuous improvement and operational excellence. Collaborate with teams to enhance training, project management, and system enhancements...

Georgia, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Champion quality excellence in construction by overseeing QA/QC programs, managing field operations, and ensuring compliance with project specifications. Collaborate with teams to enhance quality stan...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $175K *

Champion quality oversight at CMOs, ensuring compliance with cGMPs. Lead QA operations, manage batch records, and address deviations while supporting regulatory filings and audits to maintain high man...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $175K *

Shape the future of biopharmaceutical quality assurance by overseeing Drug Product CMO operations. Ensure compliance with cGMP standards, manage batch records, and lead quality reviews to foster a cul...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Empower manufacturing excellence across three facilities by leading operations, driving safety, quality, and productivity initiatives, and aligning strategies with business objectives to enhance perfo...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$133K - $213K *

Manage CMC regulatory strategies and execution for product development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and engage with regulatory agencies to ensure compliance and timely submissions, while i...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$235K - $260K *

Elevate quality control standards as a strategic leader in QC, overseeing analytical strategies and compliance for product development. Drive operational excellence and partner across teams to influen...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$210K - $305K *

Champion the global CMC regulatory strategy for a pivotal HCM program, ensuring compliance from Phase 3 through launch. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build robust regulatory processes and...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Champion the integrity of IT Validation & Compliance within a CDMO, ensuring adherence to cGMPs and regulatory standards by overseeing enterprise software validation and reviewing critical quality del...

North Carolina, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$83K *

Transform your career by leading operations, enhancing service quality, and fostering relationships in a dynamic human services environment. Drive financial performance and support growth initiatives...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in operational excellence within a dynamic healthcare environment, managing diverse teams and driving quality initiatives to enhance patient satisfaction and optimize performance throu...

1 week ago

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

$247K - $322K *

Lead the charge in advancing clinical operations for late-stage cardiovascular studies. Oversee cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and drive innovative strategies to enhance patient outcomes and...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$107K - $178K *

Optimize quality assurance processes to ensure manufacturing excellence and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement improvements, lead investigations, and support quality metr...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of quality assurance in ready-mix concrete by leading teams, optimizing mix designs, and driving sustainability initiatives to enhance product performance and reduce costs across oper...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing quality and sustainability in ready-mix concrete. Lead QA/QC initiatives, optimize mix designs, and drive cost efficiencies while ensuring compliance across m...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Join us to lead high-performing manufacturing teams, driving operational excellence and fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement across production, quality, and cost metrics...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $150K *

Transform quality assurance processes across multiple sites, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement. Lead a team to uphold regulatory standards while fostering collaboration with customers and...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$85K - $150K *

Optimize quality assurance processes across multiple sites, ensuring compliance with regulations and customer standards. Lead a team to enhance quality systems, manage audits, and drive continuous imp...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$85K - $150K *

Optimize quality assurance processes across multiple sites, ensuring compliance with regulations and customer standards. Lead a team to enhance quality systems, manage audits, and drive continuous imp...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$210K - $305K *

Lead the global CMC regulatory strategy for a pivotal HCM program, ensuring compliance from Phase 3 through launch and lifecycle management. Drive the development of CMC data packages and regulatory p...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing quality standards and driving continuous improvement. Lead quality initiatives, manage compliance, and collaborate across functions to ensure products meet cu...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Advance our operations by leading both Inbound and Outbound warehouse activities, driving compliance, and ensuring exceptional service. Collaborate with teams to enhance quality, optimize processes, a...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$140K - $190K *

Elevate quality engineering by leading cross-platform quality initiatives. Build and mentor a high-performing team while shaping innovative practices that enhance automation and delivery in a rapidly...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $190K *

Join our team to lead quality engineering transformations across multiple platform portfolios, championing automation and innovation while developing exceptional engineering talent to elevate quality...

Virginia, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.