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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$88K - $105K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$138K - $187K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $135K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$132K - $178K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.