Doug Sutherland

Doug Sutherland currently serves as the Quality Control Laboratory Manager at Pfizer, leading a team responsible for quality control testing. Sutherland has achieved significant improvements, including eliminating a two-year testing backlog within six months by implementing scheduling and visual management systems. Previous roles include Quality Operations Manager for Medical Device/Combination Drug Products at Pfizer and Pharmaceutical Operations Manager at AbbVie, where Sutherland successfully managed manufacturing operations and championed GMP adherence while leading substantial improvement initiatives. Additional experience includes leadership positions at Joyson Safety Systems as R&D Engineering Manager and roles at Ford Motor Company, TRW, Continental Automotive Systems, and Siemens. Doug Sutherland holds a BSE in Chemical Engineering from the University of Michigan and is currently pursuing an MBA at Stevens Institute of Technology.