School
School of Pharmacy
Department
Pharmaceutical Business and Administrative Sciences
Office Location
White 322
Boston
Office Phone Office Phone: 617.732.2069
About
Dr. Francis Melaragni, DHSc, MBA, CMA, CPCU, is a Professor and Director of the Pharmaceutical Business Program at MCPHS. He brings more than 25 years of senior financial leadership experience in the technology industry, with a track record of success at organizations ranging from startups to Fortune 50 companies. His expertise spans strategic finance, operational improvement, and corporate turnaround.
Before joining MCPHS, Dr. Melaragni led the financial and operational revitalization of a software firm, transforming it from near bankruptcy to one of the fastest-growing and most profitable companies in its sector.
He holds a Doctor of Health Sciences from MCPHS, an MBA from Babson College, and a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Bentley University. He is also a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU).
Education
- DHSc, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
- MBA, Babson College
- BS, Accounting, Bentley University
Research Interests
- Published peer-reviewed research on critical issues related to the opioid epidemic, and lean methodology to improve operations
- Presented at national conferences on opioid crisis management and public health countermeasures
- Led key service projects, including training students and community members to recognize and respond to opioid overdoses, implementing drug disposal programs, and creating a podcast series highlighting the efforts of frontline heroes
Education
- DHSc, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
- MBA, Babson College
- BS, Accounting, Bentley University
Research Interests
- Published peer-reviewed research on critical issues related to the opioid epidemic, and lean methodology to improve operations
- Presented at national conferences on opioid crisis management and public health countermeasures
- Led key service projects, including training students and community members to recognize and respond to opioid overdoses, implementing drug disposal programs, and creating a podcast series highlighting the efforts of frontline heroes