Lum Marcelline, PharmD
Lum Marcelline, PharmD, RPh is a highly skilled healthcare professional with a strong background in pharmacy practice and clinical research. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Fitchburg State University. As a licensed Registered Pharmacist, Lum brings expertise in medication therapy management, pharmacy automation, and patient-centered care, combining scientific knowledge with practical clinical experience to support optimal healthcare outcomes. Lum currently serves as the Associate Director of Pharmacy at United Health Group to improve quality of life for people living with mental health conditions, substance use disorders, HIV/AIDS and other chronic health issues. She previously worked as a Clinical Research Associate at INSIGHTEC, a global medical technology company specializing in MRI-guided focused ultrasound treatments. In this role, she supports clinical trial execution, electronic data capture, and cross-functional collaboration, contributing to the development of innovative, non-invasive therapies. Before that, Lum held roles at Medpace, Aspen RxHealth, BloomTrials Clinical Research, and Walgreens, where she gained extensive experience in clinical operations, trial management, and pharmacy consulting. Her work spans trial master file (TMF) management, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and project management, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of both research and pharmacy operations. Throughout her career, Lum has combined clinical expertise with a commitment to improving patient care. Her experience in medication reconciliation, pharmacy consulting, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and pharmaceutical sciences enables her to bridge clinical research with real-world healthcare delivery. Lum’s dedication to advancing healthcare innovation and supporting patient outcomes reflects her strong professional ethic and her ongoing contributions to the pharmacy and clinical research fields.
• Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences - PharmD
• APhA
• CAMPhA-USA
Areas of Specialization/Expertise
- Clinical Research
- Neurosurgery
- Medical Device
- Medication Therapy Managment
What do you enjoy most about practicing medicine?
What I enjoy most about practicing medicine is the ability to improve patient outcomes by combining clinical judgment with systems-level impact. As an Associate Director of Pharmacy, I’m especially fulfilled by ensuring that medication therapy is safe, evidence-based, and accessible—not just for one patient at a time, but across entire populations.
I value the collaborative nature of medicine: working closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to solve complex clinical problems and optimize care. I also enjoy mentoring pharmacists and residents, helping them grow into confident clinicians who prioritize patient-centered decision-making.
Ultimately, what motivates me most is knowing that thoughtful medication management and strong clinical leadership can directly enhance quality of care, reduce harm, and make the healthcare system work better for the patients we serve.