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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$92K - $128K *

Champion continuous improvement initiatives across North America, driving safety, quality, and cost metrics. Collaborate with teams to implement Lean Six Sigma methodologies and foster a culture of op...

Chicago, ILRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in overseeing high-impact projects, driving strategic initiatives, and fostering strong customer relationships while ensuring alignment with business objectives and delivering measurab...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$103K - $161K *

Drive strategic growth by establishing and nurturing key partnerships with Enterprise Claims carriers, ensuring service excellence and collaboration across internal teams to enhance business outcomes...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Lead a dynamic engineering team to innovate and enhance product solutions, ensuring alignment with customer needs and operational excellence while managing resources, budgets, and cross-functional col...

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Today

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in enhancing safety culture across U.S. and Canadian operations. Drive compliance, conduct audits, and partner with teams to improve performance while ensuring a proactive approach to...

Edmonton, ABRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$247K - $345K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in driving operational excellence across multiple markets, ensuring customer satisfaction and compliance while managing a high-performing team. Focus on strategic growth, budget manage...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$186K - $250K *

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Raleigh, NCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$138K - $155K *

Unlock your potential by leading maintenance and reliability strategies across a $2B division. Drive continuous improvement, enhance asset performance, and develop talent while partnering with leaders...

Hartsville, SCRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$160K - $200K *

Empower growth by driving sales and cultivating relationships in a dynamic, remote environment. Collaborate with teams to innovate solutions and expand our footprint in the surplus lines market, while...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $235K *

Join a team that's redefining business processes through digital transformation. Lead cross-functional initiatives, ensuring scalable and standardized practices that align with strategic goals while f...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$170K - $200K *

Lead the charge in managing complex Life Sciences programs, ensuring alignment with customer commitments. Drive delivery across teams, proactively addressing risks and building a PMO as the business s...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $125K *

Champion customer quality initiatives by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance satisfaction, resolve issues, and drive continuous improvement in the Data Center Chiller business. Engage...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $150K *

Accelerate progress at a large-scale automation project as the executive leader driving end-to-end delivery, ensuring scope, schedule, and quality align with customer expectations and business objecti...

Franklin, TNRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$210K - $250K *

Lead a dynamic team to drive growth and commercialization strategies, enhancing market presence and client acquisition. Collaborate cross-functionally to transform insights into actionable plans, ensu...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Drive the success of a key product line by managing its lifecycle, profitability, and growth. Develop strategies for marketing, pricing, and inventory while leading a team to meet customer needs and m...

Richburg, SCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Transform patient safety operations by leading a dedicated team, ensuring compliance, and enhancing pharmacovigilance processes. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver high-quality safety services...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$112K - $140K *

Transform product quality management by leading complaint intake, investigation, and resolution processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and enhance patient safety while...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$250K - $300K *

Shape the future of healthcare by leading a dynamic Surgical Division, driving P&L accountability, market strategy, and product innovation to achieve significant growth and enhance customer value acro...

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$106K - $151K *

Reimagine customer engagement in the IoT space, driving innovative solutions for small to medium businesses. Leverage your sales expertise to navigate complex negotiations and build lasting relations...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $225K *

Execute transformative change initiatives across diverse functions, enhancing operational efficiency and driving business excellence by fostering a culture of continuous improvement and effective stak...

New Jersey, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$102K - $177K *

Join us to lead commercial initiatives for US Spine Sales, translating business priorities into actionable plans. Collaborate across functions to enhance decision-making and drive program outcomes whi...

Raynham, MARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $150K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team focused on building client relationships and driving business growth. As a key player, you'll leverage your sales expertise to deliver exceptional service...

Sacramento, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$134K - $202K *

Transform your career by leading strategic initiatives that drive growth and innovation in the Fire & Safety sector. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape market strategies and ensure susta...

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $200K *

Champion regulatory strategy and submissions for clinical-stage radiopharmaceutical programs. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance and quality in regulatory communications, while leadin...

Cambridge, MARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 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.