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Ontic

Quality Director

Creedmoor, NC

The Quality Director is responsible for leading the site's Quality Management System (QMS) and ensuring compliance with all applicable aerospace, aviation, defense, customer, and regulatory ...

Ontic

Quality Director

Creedmoor, NC · On-site

The Quality Director is responsible for leading the site's Quality Management System (QMS) and ensuring compliance with all applicable aerospace, aviation, defense, customer, and regulatory ...

Pentair

Regional Quality Leader

Apex, NC · On-site

$128K - $238K/yr

Quality Systems & Continuous Improvement * Provide leadership and oversight for enterprise and ... direct authority. Key Qualifications: * Willingness to travel 50% of the time to other company ...

Ask IT consulting

QA Tester

Durham, NC · On-site

Qualifications Experience and proficiency in using HP test tools including Test Director/Quality ... Good oral and written communications skills in order to interact on a daily basis with system ...

Endo International

Sr Ops Quality Eng

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$86K - $116K/yr

Provides direction and leadership for quality system improvements and for benchmarking of other ... Direct interactions with regulatory inspections. Strong technical, oral, and written communication ...

Endo International

Sr Ops Quality Eng

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$86K - $116K/yr

Provides direction and leadership for quality system improvements and for benchmarking of other ... Direct interactions with regulatory inspections. Strong technical, oral, and written communication ...

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How much do director quality systems jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for director quality systems in Raleigh, NC is $122,094.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $88,500.00 and $146,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a director quality systems?

To thrive as a Director of Quality Systems, you need deep expertise in quality management principles, regulatory compliance, process improvement, and typically a relevant degree such as in engineering or life sciences. Familiarity with quality management systems (QMS) like ISO 9001, FDA regulations, and proficiency with tools such as CAPA, risk management software, and internal audit systems is essential. Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and effective communication distinguish top performers in this role. These skills ensure the organization maintains high quality standards, meets regulatory requirements, and drives continuous improvement across all operations.

What are some common challenges faced by a director quality systems when implementing new compliance standards across an organization?

A Director of Quality Systems often encounters challenges such as resistance to change from staff, alignment of existing processes with new regulatory requirements, and ensuring consistent training across departments. Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration are key to overcoming these hurdles. The role typically involves working closely with leadership, operations, and regulatory teams to ensure that new standards are understood and integrated smoothly, minimizing disruptions while maintaining compliance.

What is a director quality systems?

A Director of Quality Systems is a senior management professional responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and maintenance of an organization's quality management systems. They ensure that products and processes comply with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies. This role often involves leading teams, developing quality strategies, conducting audits, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across the organization. Directors of Quality Systems play a critical part in safeguarding product quality, customer satisfaction, and regulatory compliance.

What is the difference between Director Quality Systems vs Quality Manager?

AspectDirector Quality SystemsQuality Manager
ResponsibilitiesOversees quality systems, compliance, and strategic quality initiatives across departmentsManages daily quality operations, audits, and team supervision
CertificationsISO 9001 Lead Auditor, CQE, Six SigmaISO 9001 Lead Auditor, CQE, Six Sigma
Work EnvironmentStrategic planning, cross-departmental collaborationOperational focus, team management
Industry UsageCommon in regulated industries like pharmaceuticals, medical devicesWidely used in manufacturing, production facilities

The main difference between a Director Quality Systems and a Quality Manager lies in scope and strategic focus. The Director typically oversees the entire quality system, ensuring compliance and strategic alignment, while the Quality Manager handles daily quality operations and team supervision. Both roles often require similar certifications and work in regulated industries, but the Director's role is more strategic and cross-departmental.

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Infographic showing various Director Quality Systems job openings in Raleigh, NC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $122,094 per year, or $58.7 per hour.

QA Area Specialist III - Finished Production (Validation Focus)

Novo Nordisk

Clayton, NC • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 2 days ago

Novo Nordisk rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 58 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

32nd of 86 rated pharmaceutical

Job description

About the Department
At Novo Nordisk, we want to make a difference. For more than 100 years, we have led the way in diabetes care. Being part of Novo Nordisk allows our employees to embark on the opportunity to help improve the quality of life for millions of people around the world.
In NC, we operate three pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities that are responsible for fulfilling different steps in our injectable and oral treatment supply chains. Our Product Supply Aseptic Manufacturing (PS AM) facility in Clayton, NC is a 457,000 square foot aseptic "fill and finish" site that is responsible for producing innovative, injectable diabetes and obesity treatments. At PS AM, you'll join a global network of manufacturing professionals who are passionate about what they do.
What we offer you:
  • Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positions
  • All employees enjoy generous paid time off including 14 paid holidays
  • Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance - effective day one
  • Guaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match option
  • Family Focused Benefits including 14 weeks paid parental & 6 weeks paid family medical leave
  • Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Life & Disability Insurance
  • Employee Referral Awards

At Novo Nordisk, you will find opportunities, resources, and mentorship to help grow and build your career. Are you ready to realize your potential? Join Team Novo Nordisk and help us make what matters.
The Position
This role supports our Finished Production area with a focus on review of validation activities. Ensures plant systems batch release, and/or relevant quality processes are compliant with regulations. Has product release authority if role is in batch release. Quality oversight, review & approval of validation activities and documents associated with projects, new systems, changes to existing systems & maintaining validated state of equipment, processes, and systems. Presentation, support & coaching for audits & inspections. Review & approval of complex Change Requests (CR's), Deviations (DVs), CAPAs & other documentation. Performs Self Audits (in conjunction with line of business (LoB)); Quality Assurance (QA) presence & process confirmation on shop floor. Site Clayton Process Representative, as assigned. Able to support all processes & functions in Department. Trends and reports data as applicable. This role requires prior experience in a GMP environment. This is an onsite based role Monday-Friday.
Relationships
Reports to: Associate Director, QA Finished Production.
Essential Functions
  • Make decisions on quality & compliance issues with little guidance
  • Participate in process group activities as assigned & leads local implementations
  • Ensure site compliance with Regulations, ISOISP standards, corporate & local standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • Lead improvement activities/improvement of standards within the assigned process
  • Review & approves change control documentation, SOPs & other current good manufacturing practice (cGMP) documentation
  • Provide coaching to Site regarding quality & compliance related activities
  • Supports, reviews & approves complex cross-functional investigations & root-cause analysis
  • Facilitates sharing of regulatory & compliance expectations
  • Reviews & approves complex DVs, CRs, (SOPs), trend & report data for CAPA, Quality Management Reviews (QMRs) & Annual Product Review (APR) reports
  • Eliminates non-value-added practices
  • Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
  • Other accountabilities, as assigned

Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) required
  • Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or a relevant field of study from an accredited university preferred. ***If hired as a AQP, Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or a relevant field of study from an accredited university required
  • Minimum of seven (7) years of QA and/or related quality experience in manufacturing, utility and/or packaging systems, preferably in the pharmaceutical or medical device field required
  • Demonstrated expertise in Regulations & quality systems in one or more of the following: product disposition, DV/CAPA, Change Control, Audits, Supplier Management, Project Management, Validation, laboratory method and equipment validation, warehouse/logistics, and IT preferred
  • Quality Risk Management experience required
  • Experience with regulatory requirements computer system, such as 21 CFR Part 11, GAMP5, ISO, Data Integrity required
  • Experience in use of Risk Assessment & Vendor Assessments during evaluation of change controls, deviation and validation activities required
  • Expert in cGMP documentation practices. Requires a minimum of four (4) years of experience in reviewing GMP documents for compliance purposes for approval of quality documentation preferred
  • Excellent troubleshooting skills; able to identify root cause of problem required
  • Demonstrated knowledge of critical controls & input/output requirements for processes in these areas: semi-finished manufacturing, finished manufacturing QC, IT & process utilities preferred
  • Excellent written & verbal communication skills required
  • Auditing experience with certification preferred (internal/external) required
  • Experience with LEAN, Six Sigma & other continuous improvement methodologies required
  • Expert competence in one or more core validation areas (sterilization, packaging, cleaning, utilities, process or computer validation) preferred
  • Knowledge of statistical methods (hypothesis testing, sampling, trending, CpK, etc.) required
  • Expert in utilizing appropriate root-cause analysis tools & techniques preferred
  • Experience with Risk Assessment & Risk Management required
  • Demonstrated excellence with time management, organizational & project management skills required

Physical Requirements
Moves equipment &/or supplies weighing up to 33 pounds within the facility using various body positions. Ability to do close precision work with their hands. Must be able to remain in a stationary position (sitting and standing) 50% of the time. May required corrected vision to 20/20 or 20/25 based on role. May require color vision based on role. May require the ability to work in loud noise environments with hearing protections.
We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.
At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes - we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and defeating diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger - a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.
Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.
If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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