Dr. Ronald Quiambao
Regional Medical Director & Director, SPRIM PhilippinesDr. Ronald Quiambao joined SPRIM as Philippines Director for Operations in 2015. Later in 2017, he was assigned to serve as the Regional Medical Director, Southeast Asia for Fibronostics/DDA, directing and managing current and planned clinical trials throughout the Asia region.
Prior to SPRIM, Dr. Ron spent 20+ years in the pharmaceutical industry, encompassing marketing and management roles. He served as the Medical Director for Ambica International Inc., known as the biggest importer and distributor of generic medicines in the Philippines. As Country Manager for SciClone Pharmaceuticals he drove product business growth for Oncology and Hepatitis B/C treatment. He was the Medical Marketing Manager for one of the largest healthcare and distribution service providers in Asia, Zuellig Pharma Corporation, where he spearheaded projects for patient adherence and mass vaccination programs. As Medical Marketing Manager for Sandoz Pharma, he was tasked to improve sales for the highly ethical gastroenterology and psychiatry products. As Philippines Medical Director for Nutrition Express, a US based company, he created core marketing strategies and expanded the number of client base.
Education
Dr. Ron finished his Bachelor of Science degree at the University of the East in 1986 and achieved his Doctor of Medicine degree at the De La Salle University-College of Medicine in 1992. He pursued his medical specialty training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in 1994 and later took his MBA degree at the Asian Institute of Management through the executive program in 1996. He later took up and finished his Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing in 2006. He holds degrees in both fields and is professionally licensed to practice as a physician and a registered nurse.
