Derek Pilla is an experienced pharmacy professional with a strong background in clinical practice, education, and management. Currently serving as a Manager of Home Delivery Pharmacy at Optum, Derek has trained new hire pharmacists and resolved various clinical issues while processing numerous prescriptions weekly. Previous roles include Supervisor of Consulting Pharmacists, and Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, where Derek taught evidence-based medicine, conducted research, and mentored pharmacy students. Derek's clinical experience extends to positions as Pharmacy Practice Resident at Olathe Health and Pharmacist at Select Medical, focusing on medication therapy management and patient education. Derek holds an MBA in Organizational Leadership and a Doctor of Pharmacy degree, both from the University of Missouri-Kansas City.
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