Samir Mistry, PharmD, MBA has two decades of experience in managed care pharmacy, focusing on strategies to improve quality and lower costs through effective contracting, provider engagement, and developing innovative programs. He has worked for both large publicly traded companies and small, innovative start-up companies. Mistry has deep domain knowledge in pharmacy trend management, innovative contracting models, program development and utilization management. He is currently the vice president of pharmacy strategy and services at Capital Blue Cross and held leadership roles in health plans and pharmacy benefit managers. Mistry earned his doctor of pharmacy from the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia and completed a residency in managed care pharmacy practice. He recently completed a masters in business administration at Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business.