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Home » Authors » Alonso Diaz

Alonso Diaz

Alonso Diaz is a consulting partner for 1SmartQMS LLC. With a career spanning 28 years, Alonso has been a guiding force in the realms of biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and information technology. His influence is deeply rooted in his leadership roles at major healthcare giants, including Amgen, Medimmune, Applera, Abbott, Cepheid. He has made invaluable contributions to pioneering companies such as Watson Health IBM, THREAD Research, and Taimei Technologies. In executive management roles, he played a crucial part in shaping and ensuring compliance standards across these organizations. Alonso Diaz holds bachelor's degrees in both chemistry and microbiology from New Mexico State University, showcasing his strong foundation in the sciences. His distinctive blend of scientific knowledge, big pharma insights, medical device expertise, and business acumen has positioned him as a transformative figure in the life science industry as co-founder of 1SmartQMS a consulting firm specializing in compliance remediation, process optimization, quality strategy development, and risk mitigation. LinkedIn Profile:www.linkedin.com/in/alonso-diaz-qualitycompliance | Email: [email protected]

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Software

Building a Framework for Machine-Learning Compliance in Regulated Industries

Transparency is challenging when developing machine-learning algorithms.
Maria DiBari Alonso Diaz
October 1, 2024

Regulatory bodies like the FDA and MHRA are adapting guidelines to accommodate the evolving AI landscape, stressing the importance of innovative compliance approaches alongside traditional software regulations, including audit trails, electronic records, and signatures.


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Management

The Price of Excellence: Understanding the Value of Quality, Part 2

Companies that strive for quality and their business goals are likely to achieve both.
Alonso Diaz Maria DiBari
March 19, 2024
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Management | Value of Quality 2-part Series

The Price of Excellence: Understanding the Value of Quality, Part 1

When a company makes quality a primary goal the benefits outweigh the risks.
Alonso Diaz Maria DiBari
March 12, 2024

Quality is a critical competitive priority for organizations. It is the foundation for a competitive advantage, even when firms prioritize other operational considerations. However, it is often de-prioritized during financial stress, leading to financial, customer, and workforce issues.


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Management

Activating Creative Leadership and Collaborative Teams

Tools for fostering synergy and cultivating collaboration at your company.
Maria DiBari Alonso Diaz
February 14, 2024

The pandemic has forced a shift in business models, with companies relying on digitization and remote working to cut costs and improve efficiency. Collaborative trends are on the rise, with teams collaborating performing five times better than those who don't.



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