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Job Description
The Director, Supplier Quality – Operations & Compliance reports to the AVP, Supplier Quality and is responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing the Supplier Quality Assurance program across Agilent businesses and sites. This role is focused on improving product quality, process quality, supplier performance, and delivery throughout the supply base.
The Director will have direct responsibility for supplier quality processes, standard operating procedures (SOPs), tools, dashboards, key performance indicators (KPIs), and the Approved Supplier List (ASL).
A key priority for this role is developing and implementing a Supplier Quality Operations strategy that centralizes and standardizes processes while ensuring consistent compliance of all processes used in the Supplier Quality organization, including Agilent sites, SQ business leads, SQ category leads, and suppliers.
The successful candidate will be a proactive, self-directed leader who can build strong partnerships across Agilent and the external supply base while driving operational excellence and continuous improvement.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Own, improve, and standardize supplier quality processes, including supplier Audits, Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs), Supplier Change Management, Supplier Review Boards (SRBs), and Approved Supplier List (ASL) processes.
- Partner closely with Procurement, business and site leadership, Category teams, and other cross-functional stakeholders to ensure effective and consistent execution of supplier quality processes.
- Develop, improve, and continuously monitor a standardized KPI and metrics program, including executive-level dashboards that provide meaningful, actionable visibility into supplier performance and overall supply chain health.
- Present and support Supplier Quality metrics and performance discussions during Quality Management Review (QMR) and Supplier Review Board (SRB) meetings.
- Manage the quality aspects of the Approved Supplier List in partnership with Procurement.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement across the Supplier Quality function, establish project ownership, monitor progress, and ensure measurable results at project completion.
- Develop and manage the Supplier Quality outsourcing strategy, including evaluating outsourcing opportunities for audits, root cause analysis (RCA), and other Supplier Quality activities.
- Strengthen the culture of quality and compliance by identifying and implementing continuous improvement opportunities across Supplier Quality processes.
- Partner with Procurement to establish a consistent "One-Voice Agilent" approach when communicating with the supply base.
- Evaluate and implement a supplier portal in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders.
- Engage key supplier management teams through structured business reviews to monitor performance metrics, identify trends, address risks, and implement programs that deliver measurable performance improvements.
- Lead, manage, coach, and develop a high-performing and diverse team of Supplier Quality professionals.
- Own and manage the budget for the Supplier Quality Operations function.
- Strengthen supplier and organizational quality culture through coaching, technical engagement, and collaborative problem-solving.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related discipline preferred.
Experience
- 5+ years of direct or related experience in Supplier Quality.
- 3+ years of experience leading and managing teams.
- Experience owning or managing a Quality Management System (QMS), particularly Supplier Quality processes associated with ISO 9001 and/or ISO 13485.
- Significant experience with sourcing, supplier management, and quality execution within highly regulated or demanding industries such as medical devices, automotive, aerospace and defense, or similarly complex markets.
- Demonstrated experience working effectively within a matrixed organization.
Essential Skills & Competencies
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across organizational levels, functions, cultures, and external organizations.
- Proactive, self-directed leadership style with the ability to identify challenges, develop solutions, and drive implementation.
- Strong commitment to quality, compliance, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement.
- Demonstrated ability to build effective systems and establish trust with suppliers, internal customers, and regulatory stakeholders.
- Proven ability to motivate, coach, and develop team members while fostering collaboration and teamwork.
- Ability to navigate and de-escalate challenging or high-pressure situations calmly and effectively.
- Strong cross-functional leadership and stakeholder-management capabilities.
- Ability to translate supplier and quality data into actionable insights for senior leadership.
- Ability to travel occasionally.
Additional Details
Travel Required:
25% of the TimeShift:
DayDuration:
No End DateJob Function:
Quality/RegulatoryJob Description
The Director, Supplier Quality – Operations & Compliance reports to the AVP, Supplier Quality and is responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing the Supplier Quality Assurance program across Agilent businesses and sites. This role is focused on improving product quality, process quality, supplier performance, and delivery throughout the supply base.
The Director will have direct responsibility for supplier quality processes, standard operating procedures (SOPs), tools, dashboards, key performance indicators (KPIs), and the Approved Supplier List (ASL).
A key priority for this role is developing and implementing a Supplier Quality Operations strategy that centralizes and standardizes processes while ensuring consistent compliance of all processes used in the Supplier Quality organization, including Agilent sites, SQ business leads, SQ category leads, and suppliers.
The successful candidate will be a proactive, self-directed leader who can build strong partnerships across Agilent and the external supply base while driving operational excellence and continuous improvement.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Own, improve, and standardize supplier quality processes, including supplier Audits, Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs), Supplier Change Management, Supplier Review Boards (SRBs), and Approved Supplier List (ASL) processes.
- Partner closely with Procurement, business and site leadership, Category teams, and other cross-functional stakeholders to ensure effective and consistent execution of supplier quality processes.
- Develop, improve, and continuously monitor a standardized KPI and metrics program, including executive-level dashboards that provide meaningful, actionable visibility into supplier performance and overall supply chain health.
- Present and support Supplier Quality metrics and performance discussions during Quality Management Review (QMR) and Supplier Review Board (SRB) meetings.
- Manage the quality aspects of the Approved Supplier List in partnership with Procurement.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement across the Supplier Quality function, establish project ownership, monitor progress, and ensure measurable results at project completion.
- Develop and manage the Supplier Quality outsourcing strategy, including evaluating outsourcing opportunities for audits, root cause analysis (RCA), and other Supplier Quality activities.
- Strengthen the culture of quality and compliance by identifying and implementing continuous improvement opportunities across Supplier Quality processes.
- Partner with Procurement to establish a consistent "One-Voice Agilent" approach when communicating with the supply base.
- Evaluate and implement a supplier portal in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders.
- Engage key supplier management teams through structured business reviews to monitor performance metrics, identify trends, address risks, and implement programs that deliver measurable performance improvements.
- Lead, manage, coach, and develop a high-performing and diverse team of Supplier Quality professionals.
- Own and manage the budget for the Supplier Quality Operations function.
- Strengthen supplier and organizational quality culture through coaching, technical engagement, and collaborative problem-solving.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related discipline preferred.
Experience
- 5+ years of direct or related experience in Supplier Quality.
- 3+ years of experience leading and managing teams.
- Experience owning or managing a Quality Management System (QMS), particularly Supplier Quality processes associated with ISO 9001 and/or ISO 13485.
- Significant experience with sourcing, supplier management, and quality execution within highly regulated or demanding industries such as medical devices, automotive, aerospace and defense, or similarly complex markets.
- Demonstrated experience working effectively within a matrixed organization.
Essential Skills & Competencies
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across organizational levels, functions, cultures, and external organizations.
- Proactive, self-directed leadership style with the ability to identify challenges, develop solutions, and drive implementation.
- Strong commitment to quality, compliance, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement.
- Demonstrated ability to build effective systems and establish trust with suppliers, internal customers, and regulatory stakeholders.
- Proven ability to motivate, coach, and develop team members while fostering collaboration and teamwork.
- Ability to navigate and de-escalate challenging or high-pressure situations calmly and effectively.
- Strong cross-functional leadership and stakeholder-management capabilities.
- Ability to translate supplier and quality data into actionable insights for senior leadership.
- Ability to travel occasionally.
Additional Details
Travel Required:
25% of the TimeShift:
DayDuration:
No End DateJob Function:
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director of quality and compliance jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as life sciences, engineering, or business
- 7 or more years of progressive experience in quality, compliance, or regulatory affairs
- Demonstrated experience leading ISO, FDA, SOX, or equivalent regulatory audits
- Proficiency with quality management systems such as MasterControl, Veeva, or TrackWise
- Certification such as ASQ CQM, CQA, CLIA, or Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional
- Experience building or managing cross-functional compliance programs and internal audit teams
Tips for Your Director of Quality and Compliance Job Search
Align your resume to QMS frameworks
Hiring managers for director of quality and compliance roles scan for specific frameworks like ISO 9001, 21 CFR Part 11, or SOX. Name the exact standards you've led implementation or audit cycles under, not just 'quality management experience.'
Quantify audit and corrective action outcomes
Generic compliance experience blends into the pile. Tie your work to concrete outcomes: CAP closure rates, audit finding reductions, or successful FDA inspection results. Reviewers for these roles weigh measurable regulatory outcomes heavily over responsibilities listed.
Target postings by regulatory body, not industry
Filter openings by the regulatory environment that matches your background. A director of quality and compliance at an FDA-regulated device company and one at a financial institution face completely different frameworks, so target roles where your specific regulator expertise is a direct match.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists director of quality and compliance openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare case-based answers for CAPA scenarios
Interviewers at director level almost always ask you to walk through a corrective and preventive action you owned end-to-end. Have a specific example ready that covers root cause analysis, cross-functional coordination, and evidence of sustained resolution.
Negotiate scope alongside title and package
At director level, the reporting structure and team size you inherit matter as much as compensation. Before accepting, clarify whether quality and compliance are co-equal functions or one subordinate to the other, as this shapes both your authority and your workload.
Director of Quality and Compliance Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most director of quality and compliances?
The most active employers for director of quality and compliances right now are KeystoneCare, Kindred Hospitals, and PACE, and the most openings are in Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially concentrated in regulated industries like pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and financial services.
How many director of quality and compliance jobs are remote?
About 50% of director of quality and compliance openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies by industry. Compliance-focused roles in financial services and technology tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while positions in manufacturing, lab environments, or highly regulated medical settings more often require on-site presence for audits and inspections.
How do you become a director of quality and compliance?
Most directors of quality and compliance build their path by starting in specialist roles such as quality engineer, compliance analyst, or regulatory affairs coordinator, then moving into management overseeing audits, corrective actions, or regulatory submissions. Earning a recognized certification, gaining hands-on experience with agency inspections, and leading cross-functional initiatives positions you for director-level consideration. Industry matters: healthcare, manufacturing, and financial services each have distinct regulatory ladders.
Can you get hired as a director of quality and compliance without direct director-level experience?
Some candidates move into director of quality and compliance roles directly from a senior manager or head-of-function position, particularly in smaller companies or startups building their compliance infrastructure from scratch. Demonstrating that you've owned a full compliance program, managed external audits, and led a team, even without the exact title, can substitute for formal director experience in many hiring processes.
What does the director of quality and compliance interview process look like?
The interview process for a director of quality and compliance role typically runs three to five rounds. An initial screen with a recruiter or HR is followed by a panel with the CHRO or COO and functional peers. Candidates are usually asked to present a compliance program review or walk through a past audit. Final rounds often involve a conversation with the CEO or board member with risk oversight, particularly in regulated industries.
Where can I find and apply to director of quality and compliance jobs?
You can find and apply to director of quality and compliance jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your regulatory background and industry experience, then apply directly to each listing that fits your profile.
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