
Experience
37+ yrs
Founder's Story
Founder & CEO, Compliance Gurus & compligen.AI
37+ years of leadership in FDA regulatory compliance, Computer System Validation, Computer Software Assurance, data integrity, and 21 CFR Part 11 / Annex 11 compliance across pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and clinical research organizations. Heavily involved in the FDA's Computer Software Assurance Guidance process. Now building the platform that should have existed all along.
I've spent more than three decades walking into companies — from global pharmaceutical, medical device, cosmetic, food, dietary supplement, tobacco, CRO, and CDMO giants to countless pre-revenue startups — and every single one had the same problem. Validation was trapped in endless versions of Word documents and Excel spreadsheets, tools that were designed for a different era, costing these FDA-regulated industries millions.
My experience spans a broad range of GxP application systems, including but not limited to: ERP and MRP systems, SAP, Oracle, QMS, LMS, LIMS, MES, WMS, clinical and pre-clinical systems, document management systems, cloud-based applications, SaaS solutions, and automated manufacturing technologies. At Sanofi, I led a team of 16 across the US and Germany. At Abbott, I harmonized their validation lifecycle after a major acquisition of St. Jude Medical. At Takeda, Blueprint Medicines, and DP Clinical — the story repeated: brilliant QA and validation teams, drowning in manual work, resulting in extended timelines and exorbitant costs to bring their GxP systems into a validated state.
I've been heavily involved in the industry's transition from the traditional, documentation-heavy CSV approach toward the FDA's modern Computer Software Assurance framework. While providing guidance, feedback, and critical-thinking expertise throughout the FDA's CSA Guidance development, I saw the industry at a crossroads. The regulations were evolving toward risk-based thinking and critical analysis — focusing on Patient Safety, Product Quality, and Data Integrity — and GAMP 4 and 5 standards lacked an adequately risk-based model.
That's when I decided to create a solution and start building the cGen platform. cGen is the platform I wished existed across every one of those 100+ client engagements — designed to replace fragmented paper, spreadsheet, and hybrid validation processes with an integrated digital approach that aligns with the FDA's final Computer Software Assurance Guidance, published in February 2026.
WHAT SETS cGen APART
The cGen AI Assistant was purpose-built for the entire Validation Lifecycle and architected by our Founder & CEO with his 37+ years of deep understanding of Data Integrity, CSV, and CSA in the FDA-regulated industry.
Unlike competitors who plug in generic, out-of-the-box AI tools — and charge extra for them — expecting they will deliver accurate, compliant outcomes, Michael's extensive real-world experience is worked directly into the logic of cGen's customized AI assistant. Every cGen AI response is grounded in decades of regulatory, internal, and client audit experience — delivering results that are actually acceptable in any regulatory inspection, internal audit, or client audit.
Purpose-Built cGen AI
Not generic out-of-the-box
Audit-Ready Outputs
Trusted by QA & regulators
No Extra Charge
cGen AI included, not upsold
By the Numbers
37+
Years in FDA-regulated industries
80+
GxP systems validated
100+
Clients served
16
Largest team led (Sanofi)
CSA
Thought Leader | Think Tank
75+
Industry publications
Thought Leadership
No Nonsense Computer Systems Validation: Covering All Bases
PharmaEvolution · 2013
Life Science Leader · 2010
Life Science Leader · 2010
Life Science Leader · 2010
Software Vendor Audits
Contract Pharma · 2010
PharmaManufacturing · 2009
What Does "Use For Regulatory Purposes" Really Mean?
Update Magazine · 2009
Is Your Compliance a Throw of the Dice?
PharmaManufacturing · 2009
RAPS Annual Conference — Compliance & Audits Track
FDANews 2nd Annual Supplier Quality Management Congress
FDLI Conference — "When FDA Comes a Knocking"
International Pharmaceutical Canada — Effective QA Auditing
ASQ Merrimac Valley — CSV: FDA Inspection
ASQ Thames Valley — CSV: FDA Inspection
International Pharmaceutical Canada — Internal Auditing
Master's, Information Systems (Information Technology)
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Executive Certificate in AI Strategy & Product Innovation
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
MBA, Information Systems Security & Information Assurance
Keller Graduate School of Management, DeVry University
B.S., Business Management
National-Louis University, Chicago
ISPE Member
International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering
ASQ FDC — Newsletter Chair
American Society for Quality, Food Drug & Cosmetic Division
What Clients & Colleagues Say
Direct feedback from clients and colleagues across three decades of FDA-regulated validation work.
Michael has done great work for me. He was diligent in completing our project and tracking action items. He brought an in depth knowledge of the Electronic Records / Electronic Signatures regulations as well as a reasonable approach to ensuring compliance. He collaborated very effectively with our many customer groups and balanced appropriate autonomy with knowing when to seek our guidance regarding our internal procedures and interpretations of regulations. Michael is one of the best consultants I have hired in 18+ years in the pharmaceutical industry.
Devry Spreitzer
Senior Director, Data Integrity Quality Assurance, Astellas Pharma US
June 2011
Michael is a seasoned professional with world class experience. His knowledge of FDA compliance is vast and he is a detailed manager. I would highly recommend Michael for any position, but especially when the need for a skilled professional is the highest, and the timeline is critical, Michael is your guy.
Roger Gould
Global CSV QA Lead, Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies
December 2008
Michael was hired by Astellas to assist and lead the integration of another organization for IT Compliance. Michael did a great job, he has deep subject matter expertise in the area of Computer Systems Validation and the associated IT Strategy. He is also very easy to work with and all key stakeholders that he worked with enjoyed working with him. I look forward to working with Michael in the future.
Siddharth Dugar
Director, IS Risk & Infrastructure Compliance, Astellas Pharma
July 2011
I have had the pleasure of working closely with Michael Gregor over the past eight months on a significant systems validation project. We turned to Compliance Gurus for consultation services during a validation project for one of our largest customers. Michael provides personal oversight of the project while his experienced staff supports us in meeting our key milestones every step of the way. Michael's experience and professionalism is exceptional. We have developed a strong partnership with Compliance Gurus that has been an important part of our expansion initiatives. I highly recommend Michael and Compliance Gurus for handling a wide array of compliance and regulatory initiatives.
Timothy Dunn
Customer Supply Chain Executive & Project Manager
December 2008
Michael was brought on board by my company to fill a very specific need of my Life Sciences client — specifically assistance with the validation and disposition of 200+ systems from an acquisition. Michael quickly became an integral part of the team and a trusted adviser to the client. Michael's excellent work resulted in him being extended 4 times by the client. I would highly recommend Michael, and will keep him in mind for other Life Sciences clients I have in the future.
Mark LaRocque
Senior Level Strategic Operations & Technology Leader
July 2011
I worked alongside Michael for the past several months at Philips Healthcare. I found him to be very knowledgeable concerning FDA compliance and related issues. Michael worked independently and developed his own decisions from a quality, regulatory, and validation perspective. Michael has several years of industry experience as a consultant to many companies. He brought a significant breadth and depth of knowledge from those experiences into his consultancy at Philips. I would gladly work with Michael again, if the opportunity arose.
Christopher Googins
Quality, Regulatory & Validation Consultant, Philips Healthcare
July 2010
Michael is a true professional in the world of compliance, validation and quality. Not only is Michael extremely efficient, but is always approachable no matter how big or small the problem may seem. Over the years it has been amazing to see Michael incorporating web technology to enhance the flow of validation and compliance knowledge on a global scale. I very much look forward to collaborating with Michael in the future.
Graham O’Keeffe
General Manager, Veeva LearnGxP
April 2010
Michael and his firm Compliance Gurus were an instrumental third party involved in guiding various stakeholders through a validation of the processes and systems on the implementation of a Learning Solution and LMS within a regulated industry. Assisted by Michael's tireless efforts, knowledge of validation and FDA regulation, and organizational skills, we were able to realize that implementation. I'd gladly hire Michael as an FDA consultant, if a need for such skills arose in the future.
Sean M. Chylinski
Workday Consultant, Talent & Learning
March 2010
Michael has been a great resource for demystifying a subject of tremendous importance to our customers. His knowledge of the subject (FDA Compliance) and ability to explain in a manner what is required to meet obligations of these requirements has been invaluable. Michael's willingness to take a call anytime from customers is an indicator of his commitment to this subject.
Patrick Brochu
Data Management Solutions Leader
February 2013
Michael is the type of high energy talent that will bring a lot of value to an organization. Michael brings a tireless work ethic, and genuine enthusiasm for his work to any project that he is involved with. It was a pleasure working with Michael.
Paul D’Ambrosio
Application Specialist, Digital Clinical Systems
May 2010
Michael ultimately delivered on the reason our family's manufacturing business had hired him: he helped us pass our Good Manufacturing Practices audit. He is reliable, honest and delivers results.
Marc Procino
Director (Retired)
June 2011
WHY I BUILT cGen
Every Validation Plan I authored, every Data Integrity Program I built from scratch, every inspection I helped a team survive — it all lives inside cGen now. My mission is to help regulated organizations move beyond validation as a documentation exercise and toward software assurance as a disciplined, risk-based process.
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