Senior Director Quality Assurance

Job Title: Senior Quality Assurance Director Location: United States / Hybrid / Remote Department: Quality Assurance / Technology / Operations Reports To: Vice President of Quality or Chief Operations Officer Position Summary We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Quality Assurance Director to lead enterprise-wide quality initiatives, establish quality governance frameworks, and drive operational excellence across products, systems, and business processes. The ideal candidate will oversee quality management programs, lead cross-functional teams, and integrate emerging technologies, including blockchain solutions, to enhance quality transparency, traceability, security, and compliance across the organization. The Senior Quality Assurance Director will play a critical leadership role in ensuring that quality standards align with organizational objectives while supporting digital transformation initiatives. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute enterprise quality assurance strategies aligned with business objectives and long-term organizational goals. Lead and manage quality assurance teams across multiple business units, manufacturing environments, software platforms, and operational processes. Establish and maintain Quality Management Systems (QMS) and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. Define KPIs, performance metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize quality performance. Oversee auditing activities, root cause analysis, corrective action implementation, and risk management programs. Collaborate with Operations, Technology, Product Development, Supply Chain, Compliance, and Executive Leadership teams. Drive enterprise-wide process improvement initiatives utilizing Lean, Six Sigma, and digital transformation methodologies. Lead supplier quality management programs and vendor performance assessments. Monitor emerging technologies and integrate innovative quality solutions into organizational processes. Blockchain Technology Responsibilities Design and implement blockchain-enabled quality assurance solutions to improve product lifecycle traceability and supply chain transparency. Develop immutable quality records using distributed ledger technology to ensure data integrity and audit readiness. Utilize blockchain platforms to establish secure validation and authentication systems for manufacturing and operational processes. Collaborate with technology teams to deploy smart contracts for automated quality checkpoints and compliance verification. Implement blockchain-based systems to enhance supplier quality monitoring and end-to-end product tracking. Analyze blockchain-generated quality data to identify trends, operational risks, and performance optimization opportunities. Support cybersecurity and data governance initiatives related to decentralized quality platforms. Evaluate blockchain applications for regulatory compliance, anti-counterfeiting measures, and digital quality certification. Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree in Quality Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field. Master's degree (MBA, Engineering Management, or related discipline) preferred. Experience: 10+ years of progressive quality assurance leadership experience. 5+ years of senior management or director-level experience. Experience implementing enterprise quality systems across large-scale organizations. Experience with digital transformation technologies and blockchain applications preferred. Experience in manufacturing, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, technology, supply chain, or regulated industries is highly desirable. Required Skills Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS) Lean Six Sigma methodologies (Black Belt preferred) Root Cause Analysis (RCA) CAPA implementation Regulatory and compliance expertise Blockchain platforms and distributed ledger technologies Smart contract frameworks Enterprise risk management Data analytics and business intelligence tools Leadership and executive stakeholder management Preferred Technical Knowledge Blockchain technologies (Hyperledger, Ethereum, private blockchain ecosystems) ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) AI-driven quality analytics Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) Cybersecurity and data governance principles Leadership Competencies Strategic thinking Executive communication Change management Decision-making Cross-functional collaboration Team development and mentoring Innovation leadership