Job Description
The Cigna Healthcare Pharmacy Management team is seeking a Pharmacy Strategy Advisor who is strategic, has excellent communication skills, extremely organized, and handles ambiguity well. We are looking for the right candidate who can support the overall vision, goals, and objectives of the Cigna Healthcare integrated Pharmacy business. This position will require extensive coordination with cross-functional partners,
The Pharmacy Strategy Advisor will be responsible for supporting the department in strategy development and delivery, product roadmap, portfolio funding prioritization, and special projects to support Cigna Pharmacy sales growth, client retention, and enterprise goals. Additionally, this role will be responsible for participating in innovation and ideation activity for new value creation, key initiative tracking and governance, and project management as needed. The position will report to the Director, Pharmacy Strategy within the Pharmacy Strategy team of Cigna Healthcare.
A successful individual in this role will have a deep understanding of pharmacy benefits, clinical programs and customer experience as well as strong analytic, communication, and decision-making skills. The position works closely with cross-functional partners across the enterprise including matrix partners within Express Scripts, Evernorth, and Accredo in addition to the Enterprise Strategy team, Finance, Actuary, Sales, and Senior Leadership. Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and the demonstrated ability to deliver quality, finished work is a must. Advanced experience with Excel, PowerPoint, and Word is essential and experience with Smartsheets or Wrike as a project management tool is necessary.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Provide support across the Senior Leadership team on strategy development, activation and delivery
Provide support and coordination on the Pharmacy component within the US Employer strategy memo
Partner with cross functional teams and matrix partners on the product roadmap, portfolio funding, and special projects as defined
Participate in new value creation activities such as innovation labs and ideation sessions
Govern, track, and report out via appropriate communication channels on key initiative progress and action items
Provides support for the development, enhancement, and evaluation of the Pharmacy Product portfolio.
Other product management responsibilities as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred.
5+ years’ experience in insurance or healthcare industry with 3+ years’ experience in pharmacy benefit.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including demonstrated ability to quickly translate ideas and insights into presentation-ready documents
Excellent meeting facilitation and organizational skills
Strong strategic, financial, and analytical skills
A self-starter with advanced problem-solving skills who has the initiative to work cross-functionally to resolve issues and generate results
Demonstrated ability to think/act strategically and influence key leaders and matrix partners
Ability to prioritize and balance workload accordingly, detail-oriented and proactive
Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation), especially with the ability to work with executives, clients and broad teams; tailoring communication per audience
Demonstrated ability to work with remote personnel to achieve agreed upon goals and objectives
If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.
For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of 100,400 - 167,400 USD / yearly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.
This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.
We want you to be healthy, balanced, and feel secure. That’s why you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k) with company match, company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and paid holidays. For more details on our employee benefits programs, visit Life at Cigna Group .
About Cigna Healthcare
Cigna Healthcare, a division of The Cigna Group, is an advocate for better health through every stage of life. We guide our customers through the health care system, empowering them with the information and insight they need to make the best choices for improving their health and vitality. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process, please email: SeeYourself@cigna.com for support. Do not email SeeYourself@cigna.com for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.
The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances. The Cigna Group
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