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New · posted Oct 28

Danaher · Biotechnology

Director, Quality Assurance

  • Coralville, IA
  • On-site
  • Full-time
  • Director
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EmploymentFull-time
DeadlineOpen until filled

The role

Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

Our team at Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), is united by a commitment to collaboration and scientific excellence, building on a strong foundation of innovation, expertise, and reliability. Guided by our vision to help researchers rapidly move from the lab to life-changing advances, we work closely with global partners to accelerate progress and genomics breakthroughs across fields like cancer, infectious disease, rare genetic disorders, and more. At IDT, you’ll be part of a culture rooted in continuous learning and improvement—where your growth fuels our mission to accelerate the pace of genomics and helps shape a healthier, brighter future for all.

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

The Director of Quality Assurance Operations is responsible for the creation, implementation and maintenance of all Quality and release processes in compliance with all foreign and domestic regulatory and statutory requirements.  This individual will help to provide the strategic direction and vision as well as the tactical leadership necessary to consistently improve.  Leads enterprise-wide Quality Assurance strategy, governance, and risk management, driving transformational improvements and business results through cross-functional leadership, executive influence, and multi-site organizational accountability

This position reports to the Sr. Director of Quality Assurance and is part of Quality Assurance/Regulatory Affairs located in USA Coralville IA and will be an on-site role.

What you need

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience innice to have

·       Strong analytical skills, problem solving ability and presentation skills

·       Flexibility and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously

·       Well-versed in creating and managing timelines and budgets, identifying risks and contingency planning

IDT, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

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What you'll do

In this role, you will have the opportunity to

·       Own the enterprise Quality Assurance strategy and Quality Management System (QMS), aligning quality, compliance, and risk management objectives with business growth, customer expectations, and global regulatory requirements.

·       Serves as the senior quality authority for enterprise decisions involving product quality, regulatory compliance, inspections, customer relationships, quality agreements, product disposition, and significant business risks.

·       Establishes enterprise-wide quality governance, performance metrics, and risk management frameworks to drive compliance, operational excellence, and data-driven decision making across multiple sites and business units.

·       Leads enterprise quality programs, including CAPA, deviations, change control, complaints, investigations, supplier quality, batch release, and continuous improvement to ensure sustainable business performance.

·       Drives quality transformation through modernization of quality systems, inspection readiness, quality culture, and adoption of industry best practices to improve scalability, compliance, and cost of quality.

·       Leads and develops a multi-site Quality organization, partnering with executive leadership to influence strategic priorities, optimize resource allocation, build organizational capability, and achieve long-term business objectives.

·       Collaborate with stakeholders: Work closely with manufacturing, supply chain, regulatory affairs, Quality Control, and other relevant departments to ensure alignment on quality objectives, resolve quality-related issues, and drive improvements across the entire product lifecycle in a compliant manner.

The essential requirements of the job include: (NOTE For Hiring Manager: Please reference the 3-5-7 Job Requirements Model)

·       At least 10 years of relevant experience in a quality position, required

·       At least 3 years of that experience in a lead, supervisory or managerial position

·       Experience in a variety of areas of the Quality Management Systems, required

·       Direct experience with regulatory audits, including direct interface with inspectors, required

·       Experience within regulated industries such as medical devices, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, or aerospace

·       Knowledge and expertise in principles and current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) in a development through commercial application, required

·       Strong knowledge foundation of FDA and EU regulations regarding the manufacture of biologics (210, 211, and 610 CFR and EudraLex Vol. 4), including regulatory inspection or support experience, preferred

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements: if applicable for role

·       Ability to travel up to 15% of the time, including occasional overnight travel.

·       Ability to work in an office environment and use standard computer equipment.

·       Must be able to comply with all applicable safety standards and procedures, including the use of required PPE when visiting laboratories or manufacturing environments.

Pay and benefits

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  • Comprehensive health care program

  • Paid time off

Where you'll work

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Job intelligence

The context around this role

Live data · October 28, 2026

Salary intelligence

How the pay compares

Director roles in the US107 roles publishing pay

Middle half $186,000 to $240,000, median $209,000
Annual base pay
Annual base payLowMedianHigh
All US$186,000$209,000$240,000

Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Quality Assurance roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, October 28, 2026. Nothing is estimated.

Career trajectory

Where this role sits in Quality Assurance

The general path across 961 open Quality Assurance roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not Danaher's own promotion track.

  1. Earlier

    Associate & Specialist

    Often: Quality Engineer · Quality Assurance Specialist

    $81K median260 open
  2. Earlier

    Senior & Principal

    Often: Quality Engineer · Senior Quality Engineer

    $122K median408 open
  3. One step back

    Manager

    Often: Manager, Quality Assurance · Quality Manager

    $151K median155 open
  4. This role

    Director

    Often: Director, Quality · Associate Director, Quality Assurance

    $209K median122 open
  5. Next step

    VP & Executive

    Often: AVP · DX Head of Regions Quality Management and Regulatory Affairs

    $306K median16 open

Skills DNA

What this role leans on

How many of the posting's 35 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.

GMP and compliance: 8 linesLab testing and methods: 2 linesDocumentation and SOPs: 3 linesInvestigations and CAPA: 1 lineQuality systems and risk: 7 linesData and digital systems: 1 lineCollaboration and leadership: 7 linesGMPLab testingDocumentationInvestigationsQuality systemsData systemsTeamwork
  • GMP and compliance8
  • Quality systems and risk7
  • Collaboration and leadership7
  • Documentation and SOPs3
  • Lab testing and methods2
  • Investigations and CAPA1
  • Data and digital systems1

Company hiring pulse

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By discipline

  • Quality53 91%
  • Regulatory4 7%
  • Compliance & Safety1 2%

By level

  • Senior & Principal28 48%
  • Associate & Specialist23 40%
  • Manager5 9%
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