Vice President of Quality Assurance, North America

Role Description The Vice President of Quality Assurance, North America is a full-time remote role responsible for leading and overseeing all quality assurance initiatives across North American operations. This role involves designing and implementing quality management frameworks, establishing QA policies and procedures, and ensuring compliance with relevant healthcare and regulatory standards. The Vice President will collaborate with clinical, operational, and leadership teams to set quality goals, monitor performance metrics, conduct audits, and drive corrective and preventive actions. Day-to-day tasks include reviewing and improving quality control processes, leading cross-functional quality projects, managing risk assessments, and preparing reports for executive leadership. The individual will also mentor QA teams, support staff training on quality best practices, and foster a culture of continuous improvement, patient safety, and regulatory adherence.

Qualifications

Demonstrated expertise in Quality Assurance and Quality Management, with the ability to design and oversee comprehensive quality programs. Strong skills in Quality Control, including developing, monitoring, and refining processes to ensure consistent clinical and operational standards. Experience in Quality Auditing, with proficiency in conducting internal and external audits and implementing data-driven improvement plans. In-depth understanding of Regulatory Requirements relevant to healthcare and oncology services across North America. Proven leadership experience in a senior quality role, preferably within healthcare, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or related regulated industries. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities, with a focus on patient safety and operational efficiency. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary and remote teams. Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, healthcare, engineering, or quality-related discipline; advanced degree or professional certification in quality (e.g., ASQ, Six Sigma) is an advantage.