Business Communications Senior Advisor - Pharmacy and Care Delivery

The Cigna Group; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 111,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare company as a Communications Senior Advisor in San Francisco. In this role, you will create and execute communication strategies, manage key business efforts in Pharmacy and Care Delivery, and support top-level executives with essential communications projects. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive health benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive health-related benefits

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off and holidays

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of communications experience.
• Health care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute communications strategy for Pharmacy and Care Delivery.
• Develop internal and external communications plans aligned with business priorities.
• Provide counsel on significant business communications matters.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Writing

Collaboration

Crisis Management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Communications, Journalism or related field

Job description

The Cigna Group is seeking an experienced communications professional to join the Evernorth Health Services Communications Team supporting Pharmacy and Care Delivery as a Communications Senior Advisor. In this role, you will lead and execute the communications strategy for critical programs and leaders across Evernorth Health Services. Success comes from taking a collaborative, proactive, enterprise approach that drives impact and promotes key business and reputational efforts.

Responsibilities:

• Create and execute internal and external communications strategies to drive key business efforts for our Pharmacy and Care Delivery businesses including but not limited to Accredo, CuraScript SD, and Express Scripts Pharmacy.

• Develop internal and external communications plan(s) and materials aligned to business priorities; supporting product launches, client communications, press releases, social media, newsroom story development, agency management, etc., as well as content and measurement to support these plans.

• Provide counsel and advice – and take lead on the development of work product (e.g., communications materials) – on significant business communications matters, often requiring cross-organization coordination and collaboration across a highly matrixed environment.

• Drive communications efforts for key executives, including internal communications support (e.g., Town Halls, org announcements), social media support (i.e., LinkedIn) and event support (e.g., speechwriting/presentation development, external event coordination, etc.).

• Support issues management work across business as needed.

Qualifications:

• At least 10 years of communications experience.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in communications, journalism, creative writing, marketing or similar field preferred.

• Health care experience required, experience in benefits management, pharmacy, provider and/or care delivery a plus.

• Proactive mindset; curiosity; passion for learning.

• Strong project and stakeholder management skills.

• Excellent writing skills and ability to flex to a range of executive styles.

• Experience in corporate storytelling, media relations, social media, internal communications, issues and crisis management.

• Experience in public affairs communications a plus.

• Adept at planning, managing, and prioritizing work to meet tight deadlines.

• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills, highly motivated, creative self-starter who is eager to take on projects, learn new concepts, and dive into new territories.

• Results-oriented, with a proven track record of executing strategic communications programming, preferably in a large matrixed organization.

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 111,000 - 185,000 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 The Cigna Group

Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we’re dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. 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: [e-mail] for support. Do not email [e-mail] 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.