Pharmacist in Texas

About Gopal Pillai

Gopal Pillai is a licensed pharmacist and a business leader with over 20 years of extensive experience across 340B, specialty, retail, outpatient, and health system pharmacy settings. With clinical expertise in HIV/AIDS, PrEP, immunizations, and compounding, he combines patient-centered care with strategic operational leadership to drive sustainable growth and measurable performance improvement. His expertise includes PBM contracting, strategic planning, inventory and financial management, and the design and implementation of pharmacy systems.

Gopal began his pharmacy career as a Pharmacy Technician and advanced through leadership roles including Pharmacy Manager, Director of Pharmacy, Deputy Chief Operating Officer, Vice President and currently as the CEO of Sapphire Pharmacy. His direct experience on the front lines guides a leadership style that emphasizes building strong teams, improving efficiency, and ensuring clinical excellence.

Gopal holds a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from Texas Southern University and an MBA from Rice University. He is certified by the American Academy of HIV Medicine (AAHIVP) and is currently pursuing the 340B ACE certification. Gopal remains committed to advancing pharmacy operations while upholding the highest standards of patient care.