Vice President, Quality Jobs

Explore Vice President of Quality opportunities for experienced leaders ready to shape quality strategy and strengthen organizational performance. These senior roles span industries such as healthcare, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, technology, and consumer products, with responsibilities tailored to each organization’s products, services, and regulatory environment. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including executive and senior leadership opportunities.

What Does a Vice President of Quality Do?

A Vice President of Quality sets the direction for quality management across an organization. The role may oversee quality assurance, quality control, compliance, audits, risk management, and continuous improvement. Vice presidents partner with executive teams and operational leaders to establish standards, improve processes, address quality issues, and help ensure that products or services meet customer and regulatory requirements.

Common Responsibilities

  • Develop and lead enterprise-wide quality strategies, systems, and policies.
  • Oversee quality assurance, quality control, and audit programs.
  • Monitor compliance with applicable regulations, industry standards, and internal requirements.
  • Use performance data, customer feedback, and risk assessments to identify improvement priorities.
  • Build and lead quality teams while fostering accountability and a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Collaborate with leaders across operations, product, engineering, supply chain, and customer experience.

Qualifications and Skills

Employers commonly seek extensive experience in quality leadership, relevant industry knowledge, and a record of delivering measurable improvements. Depending on the sector, roles may require expertise in quality management systems, regulatory frameworks, manufacturing or service operations, or specialized technical standards. Strategic planning, communication, change management, data analysis, and the ability to influence across teams are also valuable. Requirements vary by employer and industry.

Find Vice President of Quality Jobs

Browse Vice President, Quality openings on Ladders to find vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare roles by industry, location, and responsibilities, and identify positions that align with your leadership experience and career goals.

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$150K - $180K *

Optimize quality operations for large-scale data pipelines, ensuring high standards and consistency across diverse datasets. Lead a team to enhance efficiency and reliability in audio data processing...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Join a team that's dedicated to establishing a robust Quality Management System, ensuring compliance and excellence in global clinical development and commercialization. Lead quality initiatives and f...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Transform quality assurance by leading a dedicated team, ensuring compliance, and managing complex client projects. Drive excellence in drug importation and quality documentation while fostering stron...

Ontario, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$190K - $228K *

Drive enterprise Quality and Regulatory governance for U.S. operations, ensuring compliance with FDA regulations and overseeing manufacturing quality in the therapeutic radiopharmaceutical sector whil...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K - $270K *

Lead the development and execution of GxP quality systems, ensuring compliance and oversight for clinical and CMC quality. Drive vendor qualification, audits, and training while fostering a culture of...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $160K *

Lead quality operations to ensure data accuracy and compliance in healthcare. Drive improvements through audits, data analysis, and technology integration, fostering a culture of excellence across tea...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$175K - $210K *

Drive quality excellence in clinical programs by overseeing compliance, risk management, and vendor oversight. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure adherence to GCP regulations and lead inspection...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential by leading quality assurance initiatives across the loan origination lifecycle. Drive team performance, ensure compliance, and enhance operational efficiency while fostering a co...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $110K *

Transform quality management across multiple facilities by driving compliance, enhancing food safety, and leading improvement initiatives. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure product excellence a...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$117K - $189K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of pharmaceutical quality by leading compliance initiatives and building a robust Quality Management System to support innovative therapies in a dynamic, collabor...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$233K - $300K *

Drive excellence by leading global quality strategies, enhancing QA practices, and fostering innovation across diverse product teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure high-performing, reliable...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $172K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and deployment of a global Quality Management System, ensuring compliance and operational excellence across multiple aerospace sites while fostering collaboratio...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$154K - $208K *

Shape the future of quality operations by leading teams to enhance product excellence and consumer satisfaction across global markets, driving continuous improvement and strategic initiatives in a dyn...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$104K - $145K *

Lead the charge in developing a robust quality control program, managing a team to enhance operational processes, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance across lending operations while leveraging autom...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $195K *

Empower quality assurance excellence by leading GMP oversight for contract manufacturing and validation projects, ensuring compliance and collaboration across technical operations to support drug deve...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$79K - $127K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing electronic enrollment solutions. Lead operational performance, manage a high-performing team, and drive innovation through emerging technologies while ensurin...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Drive IT quality and compliance initiatives, managing audits and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards. Collaborate with global teams to enhance operational performance and support career develop...

Durham, NCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$156K - $215K *

Unlock your potential by leading quality engineering initiatives across diverse technology portfolios. Drive automation, enhance delivery quality, and foster team growth while collaborating with cross...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $150K *

Join us to lead strategic operations and enhance customer experience across the Last Mile network. Drive performance improvements, manage claims, and implement scalable solutions while collaborating w...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$170K - $180K *

Transform quality management across renewable energy projects by leading initiatives that enhance processes, ensure compliance, and drive continuous improvement. Collaborate with cross-functional team...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

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

$116K - $174K *

Lead the charge in developing and implementing quality standards and governance systems. Drive continuous improvement and standardization across processes, ensuring projects meet rigorous specificatio...

CanadaRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$104K - $143K *

Join a dynamic team to lead Quality Assurance efforts in Long-Term Services and Supports. Oversee compliance, collaborate with external partners, and drive operational excellence while ensuring adhere...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$107K - $199K *

Lead transformative process improvements to enhance healthcare quality and efficiency. Collaborate with teams to elevate performance metrics, oversee cultural competency initiatives, and drive strateg...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Shape quality operations by ensuring compliance and excellence in clinical trials. Oversee the Quality Management System, manage Quality Events, and drive continuous improvement while collaborating wi...

Johnson City, TNRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Vice President of Quality do?question toggle

    A Vice President of Quality leads an organization’s quality strategy and may oversee quality assurance, quality control, compliance, audits, risk management, and continuous improvement. The scope varies by organization and industry.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Vice President of Quality jobs?question toggle

    Employers often look for substantial quality leadership experience, industry-specific expertise, and a history of improving quality systems or operational outcomes. Some roles also require knowledge of relevant regulations, standards, or technical disciplines.

  • Which industries hire Vice Presidents of Quality?question toggle

    These leaders work across industries, including healthcare, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, technology, and consumer products. Responsibilities and regulatory requirements depend on the sector.

  • What skills are important for a Vice President of Quality?question toggle

    Commonly valued skills include strategic leadership, quality management, regulatory and risk awareness, data-driven problem-solving, communication, cross-functional collaboration, and change management.

  • How can I find Vice President of Quality jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Explore vetted professional openings on Ladders, where you can review senior quality leadership opportunities and compare roles by industry, location, and responsibilities.