5-time winner on Jeopardy
Avid runner with many half-marathons and marathon
Gary Allen Palmer, MD, JD MBA MPH
Menlo Park,CA
Summary
Accomplished Chief Medical Officer with over 25 years of experience leading successful initiatives across four prominent companies. Proven expertise in oncology practice, diagnostics, drug development, and navigating complex healthcare systems and reimbursement landscapes. Recognized for fostering collaboration in multi-functional environments and driving strategic growth. Eager to leverage extensive experience in a dynamic organization that values innovation and seeks impactful leadership.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Medical Officer
BillionToOne
Menlo Park, CA
01.2023 - Current
Chief Medical Officer
N-Power Medicine
Redwood City, CA
04.2021 - 12.2022
Associate Professor of Medicine (Clinical)
University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Medicine
Las Vegas, NV
06.2018 - 09.2021
Chief Medical Officer
Tempus Labs, Inc.
Chicago, IL
01.2017 - 09.2020
President, GPS Cancer Division
Nanthealth, inc.
Culver City, CA
03.2016 - 01.2017
Chief Medical Officer
Nanthealth, Inc.
Culver City, CA
12.2014 - 01.2017
Senior Vice President, Medical Affairs and Commercial Development
Foundation Medicine, Inc.
Cambridge, MA
01.2011 - 11.2014
Chief Medical Officer
On-Q-ity, Inc.
Waltham, MA
12.2009 - 01.2011
Vice President, Medical Affairs
Genomic Health, Inc.
Redwood City, CA
07.2005 - 11.2009
Executive Director, Medical Affairs
Kosan Biosciences, Inc
Hayward, CA
05.2004 - 07.2005
Medical Director, Clinical Development
Salmedix, Inc.
San Diego, CA
02.2003 - 05.2004
Clinical Attending Physician, West Los Angeles V.A. Hospital
U.C.L.A. School of Medicine
Los Angeles, CA
07.2000 - 06.2003
Associate Medical Director
Amgen, Inc.
Thousand Oaks, CA
11.1997 - 02.2003
Associate Professor of Medicine
University of California, Davis, School of Medicine
Sacramento, CA
07.1996 - 06.1998
Medical Director, Oncology Service Line
Mercy Healthcare Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
07.1995 - 06.1997
Assistant Professor of Medicine
University of California, Davis School of Medicine
Sacramento, CA
07.1994 - 06.1996
Associate Medical Director
Desert Hospital Comprehensive Cancer Center
Palm Springs, CA
05.1989 - 06.1994
- Director of Hospice
- Head of Institutional Review Board
Medical Oncologist
Gary Palmer, MD
Palm Springs, CA
07.1986 - 04.1989
Medical Oncologist
Palm Springs Medical Center
Palm Springs, CA
07.1984 - 06.1986
Medical Oncologist
South Shore Medical Center
Norwell, MA
07.1982 - 06.1984
Education
Certificate - Bioethics and Health Policy
Loyola University
Chicago06.2015
Juris Doctor -
Concord University
Los Angeles, California06.2006
Masters - Public Health
U.C.L.A. School of Public Health
Los Angeles, California06.2000
M.B.A. - Management
University of California, Davis, Graduate School
Sacramento, California06.1999
M.D. -
Stanford University School of Medicine
Stanford, California06.1976
B.A. - Psychology
Yale University
New Haven, Connecticut06.1972
Skills
- Hands-on patient care in leadership positions
- Up-to-date oncology practice knowledge
- Skilled in effectively communicating data to payors for coverage approval
- Participated in FDA meetings
- Experience in leading IPO processes
- Presented at fundraising roadshows
Accomplishments
1. Led commercialization and development of Neulasta
2. Led final development of Treanda to treat lymphomas.
3. Headed Medical Affairs at Foundation Medicine and launched first broad-panel NGS sequencing test
Affiliations
- American Society of Clinical Oncology, 1984
- American Society of Hematology, 1989
Certification
- Medical License, California, CURRENT
- Medical License, Nevada, CURRENT
- Medical License, New Mexico, CURRENT
- Medical License, Hawaii, CURRENT
- Medical License, Massachusetts, 2010
- DEA Schedule License, Drug Enforcement Administration, CURRENT
Interests
Timeline
Chief Medical Officer
BillionToOne
01.2023 - Current
Chief Medical Officer
N-Power Medicine
04.2021 - 12.2022
Associate Professor of Medicine (Clinical)
University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Medicine
06.2018 - 09.2021
Chief Medical Officer
Tempus Labs, Inc.
01.2017 - 09.2020
President, GPS Cancer Division
Nanthealth, inc.
03.2016 - 01.2017
Chief Medical Officer
Nanthealth, Inc.
12.2014 - 01.2017
Senior Vice President, Medical Affairs and Commercial Development
Foundation Medicine, Inc.
01.2011 - 11.2014
Chief Medical Officer
On-Q-ity, Inc.
12.2009 - 01.2011
Vice President, Medical Affairs
Genomic Health, Inc.
07.2005 - 11.2009
Executive Director, Medical Affairs
Kosan Biosciences, Inc
05.2004 - 07.2005
Medical Director, Clinical Development
Salmedix, Inc.
02.2003 - 05.2004
Clinical Attending Physician, West Los Angeles V.A. Hospital
U.C.L.A. School of Medicine
07.2000 - 06.2003
Associate Medical Director
Amgen, Inc.
11.1997 - 02.2003
Associate Professor of Medicine
University of California, Davis, School of Medicine
07.1996 - 06.1998
Medical Director, Oncology Service Line
Mercy Healthcare Sacramento
07.1995 - 06.1997
Assistant Professor of Medicine
University of California, Davis School of Medicine
07.1994 - 06.1996
Associate Medical Director
Desert Hospital Comprehensive Cancer Center
05.1989 - 06.1994
Medical Oncologist
Gary Palmer, MD
07.1986 - 04.1989
Medical Oncologist
Palm Springs Medical Center
07.1984 - 06.1986
Medical Oncologist
South Shore Medical Center
07.1982 - 06.1984
Juris Doctor -
Concord University
Masters - Public Health
U.C.L.A. School of Public Health
M.B.A. - Management
University of California, Davis, Graduate School
M.D. -
Stanford University School of Medicine
B.A. - Psychology
Yale University
Certificate - Bioethics and Health Policy
Loyola University
Community Affiliations
Palm Springs Sunrise Rotary Club, Palm Springs, CA, 1985 - 1994, Elected President 1988-89 Year, Selected Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary Club International
Family
Married, three children, two step-children
Accomplishments
Five-time winner on the television program 'Jeopardy' and semi-finalist in the 'Tournament of Champions'
Hobbies and Interests
- Avid runner. Completed one marathon, many half-marathons and 10-K races
- Long time musician (piano)
Postgraduate Training
- Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, 07/81, 06/82, Instructor in Medicine
- Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, 07/79, 06/81, Fellowship in Hematology/Oncology
- Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, 07/78, 06/79, Senior Residency in Straight Medicine
- Boston City Hospital, Boston, MA, 07/77, 06/78, Second-year Residency in Straight Medicine
- Boston City Hospital, Boston, MA, 07/76, 06/77, First year Residency in Straight Medicine