Abdiel Alvarez, PhD in

Abdiel Alvarez, PhD

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Vice President of Quality at Medtronic
📍 Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Abdiel Alvarez is the Vice President of Quality at Medtronic ENT, bringing a proven track record in business growth and compliance within the medical device industry. He holds a Ph.D. from the Universidad de Puerto Rico and possesses deep expertise in FDA regulations, Quality Systems, and CAPA, with previous leadership roles at Johnson & Johnson Vision and Zimmer.

His professional focus is complemented by a stated passion for talent development and an interest in health awareness causes, such as promoting Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month.

After an notable 13-year tenure at Johnson & Johnson Vision, he recently took on a new leadership challenge by joining Medtronics Ear, Nose & Throat division.

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Current Role
Vice President of Quality
Location
Jacksonville, Florida, United States
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Quality & Compliance
His entire career is built on leading quality and compliance functions at top-tier medical device companies, including Medtronic, Johnson & Johnson, and Zimmer.
Medical Device Regulation
Demonstrates deep, hands-on expertise in navigating FDA regulations, Quality Systems, and Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) protocols.
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Career

Work history

2026
Vice President of Quality
Medtronic
8-2021 - 5-2026
Vice President Quality & Compliance
Johnson & Johnson Vision
12-2013 - 8-2021
Sr Director WW Quality Systems & Reg Compliance
Johnson & Johnson Vision
4-2010 - 11-2013
Director Quality
Zimmer
1-2009 - 3-2010
Manager Quality Systems and Internal Audits
Roche
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Education
1988 - 1993
Ph.D.
Universidad de Puerto Rico
1984 - 1988
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
UPR - Mayaguez
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