Global Strategy & BD Lead, International Health

Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company; England; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Private medical insurance

Competitive salary

Educational development opportunities

Wellbeing benefits

Senior leadership exposure

Job summary

Cigna Healthcare International Health is seeking a senior strategist to drive portfolio strategy and support high-impact initiatives across a global healthcare organization. You will partner with the International Health leadership and other executives to shape strategic priorities and ensure successful execution of growth plans.

The role focuses on strategic planning, market and competitive analysis, and developing robust business cases.

Qualifications

• Experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, corporate development or related strategic disciplines.
• Strong financial analysis skills with business-case development ability.
• Experience evaluating markets, competitors, customers, and growth opportunities.
• Proven track record leading strategic projects from analysis to implementation.
• Ability to influence senior leaders and executives through clear communication.
• Strong problem-solving and synthesis skills for ambiguous challenges.
• Strong collaboration across a global, matrixed organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-priority strategic projects that support International Health’s growth and long-term objectives.
• Conduct market, competitor, customer, and industry analysis to identify opportunities, risks, and trends.
• Develop insights, recommendations, and executive-level presentations for decision-making.
• Support portfolio strategy development and key planning processes, including annual strategy planning.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to evaluate opportunities, refine priorities, and support execution.
• Evaluate growth opportunities, including strategic partnerships, market expansion, and inorganic activity.

Skills

Strategy consulting

Corporate strategy

Financial analysis

Executive influence

Global collaboration

Job description

Cigna Healthcare International Health is seeking a senior strategist to drive portfolio strategy and support high-impact initiatives across a global healthcare organization. You will partner with the International Health leadership and other executives to shape strategic priorities and ensure successful execution of growth plans.

The role focuses on strategic planning, market and competitive analysis, and developing robust business cases.