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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$190K - $200K *

Elevate operational excellence by leading transformation initiatives and optimizing Shared Services. Collaborate with senior leaders to drive measurable improvements in productivity, cost efficiency...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Empower quality through engineering excellence and automation. Drive innovation by integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines, collaborating with teams to elevate software standards and preven...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $208K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead enterprise-wide manufacturing strategy, ensuring performance and scalability across multiple facilities while driving cross-functional collaboration and continuous impr...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$177K - $266K *

Strategize and lead regional sales initiatives, driving growth and profitability. Oversee a management team, develop business plans, and negotiate contracts while ensuring alignment with organizationa...

North Carolina, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$225K - $275K *

Optimize quality assurance processes to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and drive improvements across all operations. Lead a talented team to establish and maintain an effective Quality Ma...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$99K - $158K *

Join a team that's leading innovation in print and packaging processes. Drive complex projects, enhance workflows, and ensure top-tier color management across multiple business units while collaborati...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$123K - $160K *

Champion innovative cancer therapies by leading quality operations for apheresis and treatment centers. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance and support Kite's rapid expansion in CAR-T...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$70K - $105K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive project execution and operational excellence in medical communications. Leverage your project management skills to ensure timely delivery and high-qual...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$133K - $146K *

Analyze and enhance quality processes in a dynamic environment, ensuring compliance with industry standards while collaborating cross-functionally to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement in...

Maryland, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$118K - $197K *

Lead and develop project quality engineers, ensuring quality deliverables meet standards and customer specifications across various high-voltage projects, while managing inspections, audits, and conti...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Reimagine solutions engineering by leading a team focused on enhancing operational efficiency across OmniChannel Retail and Ecommerce. Drive effective implementation strategies and continuous improvem...

Georgia, USRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading product vision and strategy, driving customer insights to align with business goals. Collaborate across teams to deliver innovative solutions, ensuring impactful outcomes f...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Analyze and ensure compliance for computerized systems in regulated environments. Collaborate with IT and Quality teams to assess risks, conduct audits, and strengthen software quality frameworks whil...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$142K - $237K *

Shape the global quality strategy for Power Sensing and Regulation, ensuring high standards across product lifecycles. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and enhan...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $159K *

Elevate your career by ensuring software quality and compliance in innovative cloud and AI/ML systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product development and uphold stringent saf...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

Drive operational excellence by leading a global team to enhance post-sale services, optimize processes, and ensure customer satisfaction. Collaborate across departments to implement scalable solution...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$116K - $154K *

Bring your expertise to drive supplier quality excellence, implementing quality plans, managing audits, and fostering improvements. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance manufacturability and...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Lead client success initiatives by fostering relationships, driving growth, and ensuring optimal platform utilization. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance client experience and achieve strategic...

Miami, FLRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$202K - $250K *

Elevate the Personal Care department by driving strategic billing and claims initiatives, optimizing processes for accuracy and compliance, and leading a high-performing team to achieve operational ex...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Champion regulatory strategy and lead insurance affairs, engaging with regulators and advising clients on AI and imagery use. Build a robust filing program and ensure compliance while shaping industry...

Lehi, UTRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $220K *

Lead strategic initiatives and operational excellence for a federal procurement division, ensuring client satisfaction, financial performance, and sustainable growth while managing a diverse portfolio...

Washington, DCRemote

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $120K *

Lead the charge in quality engineering for critical assessment platforms, driving testing excellence and automation maturity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliability and scalabil...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing service quality through rigorous quality assurance and process audits. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance with ITIL practices and drive contin...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$225K - $275K *

Elevate enterprise strategy by leading data, analytics, and AI initiatives that drive business outcomes. Oversee data governance, engineering, and intelligent automation to enhance operational efficie...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $190K *

Champion quality assurance excellence in GMP for drug substance and products, overseeing compliance and methodologies. Collaborate to ensure regulatory adherence while maintaining operational efficien...

United StatesRemote

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.