Melissa Palchak Opraseuth
About Melissa Palchak Opraseuth
Melissa Palchak Opraseuth serves as the Senior Vice President of Operations at Cloudmed, an R1 company. She has extensive experience in pharmacy and operations, having held leadership roles at par8o and various pharmaceutical organizations.
Current Role at Cloudmed
Melissa Palchak Opraseuth serves as the Senior Vice President of Operations at Cloudmed, an R1 company. She has held this position since 2022. In her role, she oversees operational strategies and initiatives aimed at enhancing the company's service delivery and operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at par8o
Prior to her current role, Melissa worked at par8o, where she served as Chief Operating Officer from 2019 to 2022. She also held the position of Senior Vice President of Operations at the same company from 2015 to 2018. Her tenure at par8o involved leading operational strategies and managing various projects to improve healthcare delivery.
Education and Qualifications
Melissa earned her Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from the University of Michigan, where she also participated in the Honors College. Additionally, she completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship at Northeastern University. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her roles in pharmacy and healthcare operations.
Pharmacy and Medical Affairs Experience
Melissa has extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry. She worked as a Post-Doctoral Fellow in Scientific Strategy and Commercialization at Cubist Pharmaceuticals from 2012 to 2014. She also held roles in Medical Affairs at Cubist Pharmaceuticals and Merck, focusing on infectious diseases and medical strategy.
Early Career and Internships
Melissa's early career included various internships and roles in pharmacy. She was an Executive Pharmacist Intern at Target Pharmacy from 2008 to 2011 and a Pharmacist Intern at CVS Pharmacy from 2004 to 2005. She also gained research experience at UPMC in Neurosurgery from 2007 to 2009.