Quality Assurance Director Jobs in San Francisco, CA

A Quality Assurance Director in the quality control industry is primarily responsible for managing and implementing the systems needed to ensure the quality of products or services. They oversee the planning, development and implementation of inspection systems and procedures to ensure that quality standards are met across the organization. In addition, they work closely with other departments such as production and purchasing to formulate quality control policies. They are also tasked with monitoring performance by gathering relevant data, producing statistical reports and making necessary adjustments in processes or systems.

Important skills for a Quality Assurance Director include good leadership and communication skills, ability to analyze data and make decisions, knowledge of quality assurance terminology, tools, and methodologies, and familiarity with industry regulations. Certifications such as Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE) or Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) from the American Society for Quality (ASQ) can enhance their credibility. Prior roles that can lead up to becoming a Quality Assurance Director include Quality Assurance Manager, Quality Control Supervisor, and Quality Assurance Specialist.

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Director, QA Data Governance, Biologics Manufacturing - Expat in South Korea

  • San Mateo, CA (15 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Mateo, CA (15 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Expertise in Quality Management Systems, including Electronic Data Management Systems (EDMS), Electronic Quality Management Systems (EQMS), and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) such...

Head of Quality Assurance

  • Concord, CA (24 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Concord, CA (24 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Job Description: AssetMark is a leading wealth management platform dedicated to empowering independent financial advisors. Our mission is to enable financial advisors to make a profound difference...

Director, Product Quality Lead

  • Emeryville, CA (7 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Emeryville, CA (7 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Ability to learn specialized platforms (Veeva, Power BI, Calyx, SAP, etc) **Skills and Qualifications:** + Advanced degree in life sciences, quality management, or related field + 10+ years of experience...

Senior QA Manager, Quality Management System (QMS)

  • Redwood City, CA (23 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Redwood City, CA (23 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Create and Implement quality systems business processes and author SOPs and Work Instructions for eQMS systems....

Director, QA Validation

  • Redwood City, CA (23 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Redwood City, CA (23 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 10 days ago

Management System.Stays abreast of evolving multi-regional regulatory requirements and develops strategies to assess and update internal quality processes accordingly.Provides support for internal...

Sr. Manager - QA Night Shift

  • Concord, CA (24 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Concord, CA (24 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 11 days ago

Management Systems and applicable regulatory requirements Previous experience directly supporting a pharmaceutical manufacturing operation Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills...

Associate Director- QA Compliance

  • Foster City, CA (17 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Foster City, CA (17 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 12 days ago

At Gilead, we're creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we've tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer - working relentlessly to develop...

Director- QA Compliance

  • Foster City, CA (17 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Foster City, CA (17 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 12 days ago

Align, strategize and collaborate with the Global Supplier Quality function within Gilead Enhance Global Third party Quality Oversight program and Qualification Process by leading initiatives to maintain...

Sr. IVD QA Manager

  • South San Francisco, CA (8 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • South San Francisco, CA (8 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 13 days ago

Experience implementing and/or managing Document Control using an electronic Quality Management System (eQMS)....

Associate Director, Quality Assurance

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 14 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 14 days ago

As a leading financial services and healthcare technology company based on revenue, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has 27,000+ employees in 35 countries. Some 20,000 financial...

Sr. Manager, Quality Assurance

  • Alameda, CA (7 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Alameda, CA (7 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 14 days ago

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses...

Quality Assurance Manager

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 15 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 15 days ago

The QA Manager is the designated SQF Practitioner on site in the absence of the QA Director Develop and maintain food safety (PCQI) documents and quality management related programs, including record...

Associate Director, QA Combination Products

  • Brisbane, CA (6 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Brisbane, CA (6 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 17 days ago

Title: Associate Director, Quality Assurance - Combination Products Location: Brisbane, California About Us: Vera Therapeutics (Nasdaq: VERA), is a late clinical-stage biotechnology company...

Research & Development and Quality Assurance Manager

  • Burlingame, CA (14 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Burlingame, CA (14 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 22 days ago

Work is Sweet! 'Quality without Compromise' is not just a motto at See's Candies. It is the most important ingredient in our recipe for success. See's Candies has been in business since 1921 and...

Engineering Manager, QA Automation

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 22 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 22 days ago

The Company You'll Join Carta develops purpose-built software that transforms traditional accounting into a powerful growth engine. Carta's world-class fund administration platform supports nearly...

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Salary for Quality Assurance Director Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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Highest Education Level

Quality Assurance Directors in San Francisco, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
41.5%
Master's Degree
27.4%
High School or GED
9.5%
Associate's Degree
9.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
8.0%
Doctorate Degree
2.9%
Some College
1.3%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Quality Assurance Directors in San Francisco, CA
4-6 years
48.4%
2-4 years
26.5%
8-10 years
13.2%
6-8 years
10.8%
1-2 years
1.1%



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