Virginia Palomar Coloma, MD, MBA
About Virginia Palomar Coloma, MD, MBA
Virginia Palomar Coloma, MD, MBA, is the Senior Manager and Medical Lead for Oncology GU and Women’s Tumors at Bristol Myers Squibb in Spain and Portugal. She has extensive experience in medical oncology, having worked in various specialized units and holding multiple advanced degrees.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Virginia Palomar Coloma, MD, MBA, serves as the Senior Manager, Medical Lead for Oncology GU and Women’s Tumors in Spain and Portugal at Bristol Myers Squibb. In this capacity, she leads medical oncology efforts relating to genitourinary and women’s tumors in the region, a role she has held since April 2020. Based in Comunidad de Madrid, España, she leverages her extensive expertise in oncology to drive clinical strategies and initiatives.
Previous Experience at Bristol Myers Squibb
Before her current role, Virginia Palomar Coloma was the Senior Manager, Medical Lead for Oncology in Head & Neck, Glioblastoma, Breast, and Emerging Tumors for Spain and Portugal. She held this position from 2018 to 2020, focusing on a diverse array of tumor types and contributing to regional oncology strategies. During her tenure in Madrid y alrededores, España, she developed and implemented medical plans to address the needs of patients and healthcare providers in these specific areas.
Medical Oncology Experience
Virginia Palomar Coloma has extensive experience in medical oncology, having worked in various specialized roles. From 2016 to 2018, she was a Medical Oncologist at Hospital Clínico San Carlos, focusing on thoracic, genitourinary, and skin tumors. Prior to that, she worked in the Head and Neck Tumor Unit at Gustave Roussy from 2015 to 2016. She also completed a residency in medical oncology at Consorcio Hospital General Universitario de Valencia from 2010 to 2015. These roles have equipped her with a broad and deep understanding of oncology care.
Educational Background
Virginia Palomar Coloma holds both an MD and an MBA, bringing a unique combination of medical and business acumen to her roles. She achieved a Licenciado en Medicina from Universidad de Valladolid (2003-2009) and further specialized in medical oncology through various programs, including a Master's from Universitat de Girona, Universidad CEU San Pablo, and University of Navarra. Additionally, she earned her Executive MBA in the pharmaceutical and biotech industry from Talento Farmacéutico y Sanitario Business School (2019-2020). She holds an ESMO Examination Certificate, enhancing her credentials in oncology.
Specialization in Oncology
Virginia Palomar Coloma specializes in oncology, particularly in the treatment and management of genitourinary (GU) and women's tumors. Her current role at Bristol Myers Squibb involves leading efforts in these areas in Spain and Portugal. With prior experience managing oncology initiatives in head and neck, glioblastoma, breast, and emerging tumors, her expertise spans several oncology subspecialties. Her clinical and leadership roles have made her a key figure in the oncology landscape, especially in the Iberian Peninsula.