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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$180K - $200K *

Explore innovative program management in diagnostics, leading cross-functional initiatives to enhance clinical outcomes and operational efficiency. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive product devel...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Optimize supplier quality and compliance by leading assessments, audits, and performance management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and ensure the delivery of...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $150K *

Champion quality assurance in audit engagements by ensuring compliance, accuracy, and adherence to standards. Collaborate with teams to enhance processes, provide training, and drive continuous improv...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $145K *

Lead innovation in sterile pharmaceutical packaging operations, managing design, commissioning, and optimization processes. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance production efficiency and ensu...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Engage in packaging operations within a sterile pharmaceutical environment. Lead teams, design specifications, troubleshoot, and implement innovations to enhance processes, ensuring compliance and eff...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of pharmaceutical packaging operations by leading design, commissioning, and optimization projects within a sterile manufacturing environment. Collaborate with engineers and stakehold...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead packaging operations in the pharmaceutical industry, overseeing design, commissioning, and optimization of systems in a sterile environment. Drive efficiency and innovation while collaborating wi...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $110K *

Transform healthcare delivery by managing complex project implementations, ensuring timely and budget-friendly execution while enhancing customer satisfaction across medical facilities in a dedicated...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$202K - $287K *

Lead the charge in AI-driven transformation for clinical and regulatory operations, enhancing trial efficiency, safety workflows, and submission processes. Drive cross-functional collaboration to achi...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $160K *

Contribute to industry excellence by leading quality and hygiene initiatives, enhancing processes, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement in a dynamic manufacturing environment...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$173K - $204K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee API manufacturing, managing GMP and non-GMP activities, ensuring compliance and successful partnerships with CMOs for late-phase and commercial programs. Drive process i...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Champion the development and implementation of training programs and compliance policies, ensuring effective knowledge transfer and adherence to regulatory standards in a dynamic environment. Lead a t...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to excellence! Lead quality management and drive continuous improvement in a dynamic environment focused on labels and packaging. Empower your career and ensure top-qualit...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$263K - $318K *

Transform your career by leading automation operations that enhance scientific workflows. Oversee multidisciplinary teams to build and optimize integrated platforms, ensuring reliability and scalabili...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Reimagine quality management in energy infrastructure projects. Lead the development and execution of quality systems, ensuring compliance and driving continuous improvement across large-scale EPC pro...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Champion operational excellence by leading process design, quality assurance, and team engagement. Drive continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance and customer satisfaction in a dyn...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Drive operational excellence in manufacturing by leading daily production activities, ensuring compliance, and fostering team development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Drive large-scale capital projects by leading multidisciplinary teams, ensuring on-time, budget-compliant delivery while adhering to quality and regulatory standards, ultimately enhancing business gro...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Join us to lead and optimize manufacturing operations, ensuring efficiency and quality while meeting customer demands. Drive performance through effective team management and strategic planning in a d...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Champion the future of logistics by leading end-to-end distribution operations. Drive strategic initiatives, optimize processes, and enhance customer experience across multiple locations while fosteri...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$112K - $154K *

Unlock a critical role in Quality Engineering, ensuring robust oversight of validation and data integrity programs while fostering collaboration across technical teams and aligning with regulatory sta...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$220K - $240K *

Drive revenue growth by leading a strategic Revenue Operations team, aligning Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success. Create scalable processes and data-driven insights to enhance performance across t...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$111K - $206K *

Empower operational excellence by driving quality management systems and integrating innovative tools. Collaborate across teams to optimize workflows and translate data into actionable insights while...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$111K - $206K *

Unlock potential by driving operational excellence in quality management systems, collaborating across teams to optimize workflows, and integrating digital tools to enhance data-driven insights and co...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$84K - $124K *

Pioneer your career by leading the Quality, Environmental, Health and Safety programs, ensuring compliance and improving processes within a manufacturing facility. Drive product excellence through eff...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.