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.

Find Director, Quality Operations Jobs on Ladders

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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$68K - $106K *

Lead a dynamic fulfillment team to ensure seamless operations and outstanding service. Your role will encompass managing talent, optimizing processes, and fostering collaboration across departments to...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$298K - $340K *

Join a dynamic team to lead strategic statistical programming initiatives, ensuring top-quality deliverables and compliance across diverse clinical trials. Collaborate with cross-functional partners t...

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate your career by leading multiple MGA sites nationwide, driving strategic initiatives, and enhancing operational excellence to meet client expectations and achieve company goals...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing healthcare quality through strategic leadership in data analytics and performance improvement. Drive initiatives that translate complex data into actionable i...

6 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to quality assurance in commercial HVAC. You will support equipment sales, ensuring accuracy in orders and documentation while traveling up to 45% within Texas. Be a proac...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in coordinating quality management systems to ensure compliance and drive continuous improvement across the manufacturing site, maintaining rigorous standards and effective communicati...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $225K *

Drive security governance, risk, and compliance initiatives, enhancing client trust and audit readiness. Collaborate with teams to mature enterprise risk programs and ensure adherence to industry stan...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $225K *

Lead the charge in enhancing our security governance, risk, and compliance program. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, manage audits, and mature enterprise risk initiatives...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$102K - $171K *

Lead day-to-day operations in the production of Class III medical devices, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency while fostering team development and driving continuous improvement initiatives to m...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Drive global quality strategy for high-speed interconnect solutions, ensuring customer satisfaction and compliance. Lead cross-functional teams to enhance product reliability and foster a culture of q...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$89K - $148K *

Elevate product and process quality by collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, resolve issues, and drive continuous improvement initiatives in manufacturing operations...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$116K - $174K *

Lead quality and compliance initiatives for product lifecycle management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory adherence and customer satisfaction while driving continuous impr...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

Transform strategic initiatives at the intersection of business operations and executive leadership. Drive analysis, support decision-making, and enhance communication within a global team focused on...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$247K - $357K *

Unlock your potential by leading quality audit strategies and external engagements in the pharmaceutical sector. Drive compliance, foster a culture of quality, and enhance operational efficiencies acr...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$247K - $357K *

Transform the future of quality assurance by leading global audit strategies, engaging with regulatory bodies, and fostering a culture of compliance and continuous improvement across diverse organizat...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$74K - $118K *

Transform analytical chemistry processes by supporting technical development, operating advanced instrumentation, and collaborating with teams to enhance lab capabilities and workflows in a fast-paced...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$144K - $208K *

Lead the charge in driving operations strategy, overseeing production quality, inventory, and logistics. Collaborate with leadership and teams to enhance productivity and ensure seamless operations th...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $135K *

Optimize supplier quality by leading initiatives that enhance performance, drive improvements, and ensure compliance across the supply chain. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement effec...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$242K - $403K *

Drive safety initiatives by leading pharmacovigilance activities, overseeing safety reports, and collaborating across teams to ensure patient safety and regulatory compliance. Influence strategies and...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$242K - $403K *

Unlock potential by leading safety activities and influencing cross-functional teams. Drive pharmacovigilance efforts, oversee safety communications, and mentor junior scientists while collaborating w...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$136K - $184K *

Empower your career by leading night-shift manufacturing operations, driving performance, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to enhance operational excellence and continuous improvement in a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Drive cross-functional project execution for AI infrastructure deployment, coordinating resources and managing schedules to ensure timely delivery across multiple workstreams while aligning business o...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$100K - $120K *

Elevate manufacturing excellence by leading technical and quality initiatives, driving process optimization, and fostering innovation across operations. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure alignm...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence and compliance across a multi-site data center portfolio, ensuring optimal asset performance and readiness from construction to stead...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$64K - $120K *

Lead operational excellence by managing the Business Process Team, driving strategic initiatives, and enhancing workflow efficiency. Oversee project management and ensure alignment with business goals...

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  •   5 - 7 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.