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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$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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in operational excellence by guiding teams to achieve production goals, ensuring quality standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across multi-department operations fo...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in enhancing quality assurance at Fibreworks Composites. Drive compliance with ISO standards, oversee the QA system, and foster collaboration across teams to optimize manufacturing pro...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Transform regulatory strategies for rare disease and cardio-pulmonary drug-device programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and drive successful submissions globally, supp...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Elevate supplier quality by managing performance, leading audits, and resolving issues. Collaborate with teams to implement robust solutions, ensuring compliance and preventing defects in production p...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $145K *

Lead the development of a unified project management methodology across multiple sites, enhancing project delivery standards and training teams to ensure successful execution from contract to handoff...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$116K - $182K *

Manage operational initiatives within Pharmaceutical Sciences, collaborating with leadership to enhance efficiency and drive strategic priorities. Utilize project management skills to support budgetin...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate quality and safety initiatives in ambulatory care, leading strategic improvements and compliance efforts. Collaborate with clinical leaders to enhance patient outcomes and foster a culture...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$98K - $164K *

Drive improvements in wind turbine controls by validating algorithms, enhancing operational effectiveness, and collaborating with development teams to optimize performance and reliability, ensuring a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$158K - $215K *

Elevate healthcare quality and performance by driving improvement initiatives, data analytics, and regulatory alignment. Collaborate across teams to foster high reliability and transparency in care de...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Lead the development and execution of HEDIS strategies to enhance quality performance across all business lines, focusing on Medicare Advantage Stars. Drive cross-functional collaboration and oversee...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$235K - $265K *

Shape the future of global regulatory strategy for biologics by leading negotiations, driving approvals, and influencing cross-functional partnerships across multiple markets, ensuring compliance and...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Champion quality excellence by leading the Quality department to ensure compliance with food safety, quality standards, and regulatory requirements, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic food and beverage manufacturing team as you lead the Quality department, ensuring compliance with safety, food quality, and product standards while managing KPIs and continuous improvem...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Elevate operational excellence by leading multi-site maintenance and reliability initiatives. Drive best-in-class practices, enhance equipment availability, and ensure compliance across facilities whi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$131K - $210K *

Shape the future of quality assurance by leading engineering initiatives and managing teams to ensure compliance with industry standards for medical devices. Oversee strategic quality improvements and...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in improving production planning and inventory management. This hands-on role develops teams, strengthens processes, and ensures material readiness to support operational growth in a d...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in ensuring design quality and compliance for Class II/III medical devices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive adherence to design controls, risk management, and SDLC bes...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$210K - $250K *

Shape the future of biotechnology by leading CMC operations for novel antibody programs. Drive strategic partnerships and oversee the development and manufacturing processes to advance biologics from...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Staffing

$126K - $158K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing software quality for advanced operating room tables. Collaborate with engineers to analyze, test, and validate embedded systems while adhering to regulatory s...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$188K - $230K *

Lead the charge in ensuring quality compliance by executing risk-based audits, assessing adherence to GxP regulations, and driving continuous improvement while partnering with cross-functional teams t...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$188K - $230K *

Unlock potential by leading and executing a comprehensive risk-based Quality audit program, ensuring adherence to GxP regulations and Quality standards. Drive continuous improvement and regulatory rea...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$152K - $190K *

Advance your career by leading a team in developing and optimizing downstream purification processes for recombinant proteins, ensuring successful transfer to manufacturing while driving innovation an...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in optimizing procurement operations and technology. Drive process improvements, oversee daily workflows, and enhance system integrations while fostering team development and collabora...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.