How to hire a vice-president of quality

How to hire a vice-president of quality, step by step

Here's a step-by-step vice-president of quality hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a vice-president of quality job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new vice-president of quality
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your vice-president of quality job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a vice-president of quality for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a vice-president of quality to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a vice-president of quality that fits the bill.

   This list shows salaries for various types of vice-president of qualities.

   Type of Vice-President Of Quality	Description	Hourly rate
   Vice-President Of Quality	Industrial production managers oversee the daily operations of manufacturing and related plants. They coordinate, plan, and direct the activities used to create a wide range of goods, such as cars, computer equipment, or paper products.	$43-86
   Laboratory Manager	Laboratory managers provide accurate laboratory diagnosis through evaluating specimen procedures and coordinating with pathologists to validate laboratory findings. They are responsible for maintaining laboratory tools and equipment, ensuring the proper sterilization of instruments before and after use, organizing equipment based on its function, and immediately repairing or replacing defective items... Show more	$23-53
   Quality Assurance Engineering Manager	Quality Assurance Engineering Managers require up to five years in any related field and one to three years of supervisory experience, and a healthy and developed set of skills including math, leadership, and crucial thinking. Those who choose this career option can expect an annual salary between $80K and $141K... Show more	$43-82

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Oversight
   • Risk Management
   • Patient Safety
   • Performance Improvement
   • Quality Improvement
   • QA
   • Continuous Improvement
   • Process Improvement
   • FDA
   • Sigma
   • Quality Standards
   • ISO
   • Corrective Action
   • Regulatory Compliance

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage and maintain CMM programs and set up books.
   • Review, approve, and conduct investigations and manage associate CAPA activities.
   • Manage ISO certification for corporate headquarters.
   • Lead ISO quality certification and maintenance in conjunction with initial Sarbanes-Oxley compliance program.
   • Lead operations supporting company's quality assurance program with oversight for ensuring regulatory and legal compliance with quality requirements.
   • Manage initial USDA regulatory visits, working collaboratively with USDA inspectors leading audit preparation and follow-up activities and reports.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the vice-president of quality job description is a good way to get more applicants. A vice-president of quality salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a vice-president of quality in Wisconsin may be lower than in Alaska, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level vice-president of quality. Additionally, a vice-president of quality with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average vice-president of quality salary

   $128,198yearly

   $61.63 hourly rate

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   Entry-level vice-president of quality salary

   $91,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

   Average vice-president of quality salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$176,859	$85
   2	Washington	$150,679	$72
   3	Massachusetts	$137,924	$66
   4	Michigan	$126,631	$61
   5	New York	$122,917	$59
   6	Connecticut	$122,078	$59
   7	Colorado	$120,133	$58
   8	New Jersey	$117,273	$56
   9	Illinois	$116,341	$56
   10	Maryland	$114,162	$55
   11	New Mexico	$112,850	$54
   12	Virginia	$111,940	$54
   13	Texas	$109,896	$53
   14	Minnesota	$109,207	$53
   15	Delaware	$103,740	$50
   16	Florida	$101,482	$49
   17	Kansas	$100,508	$48
   18	Indiana	$98,253	$47
   19	Georgia	$94,344	$45
   20	North Carolina	$93,388	$45

   Average vice-president of quality salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	BJ Energy Solutions	$155,798	$74.90
   2	Barclays	$154,102	$74.09
   3	AQR Capital Management	$148,635	$71.46	2
   4	ViacomCBS	$148,156	$71.23
   5	Hca Hospital Services Of San Diego	$143,414	$68.95
   6	Citi	$142,475	$68.50	174
   7	MemorialCare	$141,609	$68.08	4
   8	Bristol-Myers Squibb	$140,809	$67.70	41
   9	Eli Lilly and Company	$140,511	$67.55	51
   10	ImmunoGen	$139,079	$66.86
   11	J.P. Morgan	$138,547	$66.61
   12	Veeva Systems	$136,293	$65.53	18
   13	MUFG EMEA	$136,257	$65.51
   14	Tradeweb	$135,494	$65.14	2
   15	MUFG Americas Holdings	$133,694	$64.28	191
   16	Kaiser Permanente	$132,238	$63.58	34
   17	Waters	$131,836	$63.38	11
   18	Goldman Sachs	$131,419	$63.18	31
   19	Integrated Resources	$130,718	$62.85	156
   20	Community Health Systems	$130,025	$62.51	32

4. Writing a vice-president of quality job description

   A vice-president of quality job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a vice-president of quality job description:

   Vice-president of quality job description example

   The FreedomPay Commerce Platform is the technology of choice for many of the largest companies across the globe in retail, hospitality, lodging, gaming, sports and entertainment, foodservice, education, healthcare and financial services. FreedomPay's technology has been purposely built to deliver rock solid performance in the highly complex environment of global commerce. The company maintains a world-class security environment and was first to earn the coveted validation by the PCI Security Standards Council against Point-to-Point Encryption with EMV standard in North America. FreedomPay's robust solutions across payments, security, identity and data analytics are available in-store, online and on-mobile and are supported by rapid API adoption. The award winning FreedomPay Commerce Platform operates on a single, unified technology stack across multiple continents allowing enterprises to deliver a consistent, repeatable experience on a global scale. FreedomPay is a fast paced, high growth company with a great culture with competitive benefits and compensation with a business casual atmosphere.
   
   The Vice President of Incident Management & Quality Assurance will plan, direct, coordinate, and oversee management of incidents, disputes, quality assurance and related operations activities, ensuring development and implementation of efficient processes and procedures between Operations, Engineering, Infrastructure, and other departments.
   
   Primary Areas of Responsibility - Incident Management Ownership of high priority incidents and escalations Develop and optimize the processes, procedures and artifacts to standardize and efficiently manage incidents, i.e. incident runbook, top client mapping, processor escalation contacts, process flows, etc.Responsible for partnership across functions to drive product and technology improvements/process enhancements following incident remediation efforts Project management of the incident management initiative(s), facilitating working sessions with the core team, managing the overall project plan and work streams, and preparing materials for internal and client executive-level discussions Responsible for driving the development and deployment of tools used for incident handling, monitoring and communication Management of the development and refinement of internal/external communication processes and materials, i.e. merchant incident reports, support notifications, status dashboards, formal client communications, etc.Incorporate internal and external feedback into the overall incident management strategy, processes and tools and drive messaging to executive leadership
   
   Primary Areas of Responsibility - Quality AssuranceMonitoring the quality performance and delivery of the technology/product outputs and deliverables to serve customers and clients.Documenting and reporting product or service quality levels Communicating with other team members to implement processes and procedures following issue remediation Analyze, review and implement changes to department processes and procedures to support organization's global scaling efforts
   
   Required Skills/Abilities:10+ years of relevant experience working within a fast-past technologically driven company Knowledge of and experience working within the payments industry and process redesign / operations strongly preferred Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong supervisory and leadership skills Extensive knowledge and ability to author process, procedural and policy documentation Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
   
   Education and Experience:Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Information Systems, or other industry-related field required; MBA or Master's Degree in related field preferred At least 10 years of industry-related experience including two years in upper management required
   
   Physical Requirements:Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
   As the fastest growing commerce company in the industry, we offer the opportunity for tremendous upward mobility within the company as well as development and professional growth opportunities. FreedomPay provides exceptional benefits including medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, Life Insurance, Retirement Plans with company match, commission sharing plan, flexible hybrid working environment, and great parental and other leave programs. All positions must be able to successfully pass a background check as well as a credit check.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right vice-president of quality for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

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6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit vice-president of qualities, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new vice-president of quality

   Once you've found the vice-president of quality candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new vice-president of quality first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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