Don Parriott

Don Parriott is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and education. Currently serving as a SCORE Certified Mentor, Don is dedicated to supporting small business communities. As Vice President at Ricola, responsibilities include overseeing quality control, regulatory affairs, and compliance across the Americas and UK. Don has also held academic positions as an Adjunct Professor of Chemistry at Sussex County Community College and County College of Morris. Previous roles include leadership positions at Daiichi Sankyo, Merck, and Pfizer, where Don managed significant teams and projects in the pharmaceutical industry. Don's educational background includes a Ph.D. in Technological and Organizational Management and certificates in Pharmaceutical & Medical Device Law & Compliance and Health Care Compliance, complementing a solid foundation in biochemistry and chemistry.