Vinay Panchal, PharmD, MBA, BCPS is Head of Pharmacy Operations and PBM Relations at Develop Health and an experienced managed care pharmacist leader with a strong track record in pharmacy benefit management, utilization management, and clinical program leadership. He brings deep expertise in prior authorization strategy, medication policy, and pharmacy operations, with more than a decade of experience across payer organizations including Blue Shield of California and SmithRx. Dr. Panchal is known for leveraging data analytics, technology, and cross‑functional collaboration to improve quality, optimize patient access, and enhance the customer experience. He is a Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist and serves as an adjunct professor of pharmacy practice at the University of the Pacific.