Cigna Pharmacy Operations and Strategy, Managing Director

The Cigna Group; St. Louis (MO); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Managing Director for Pharmacy Operations and Strategy. This pivotal role involves leading product operations across medical, behavioral health, and pharmacy solutions. You will oversee portfolio management, operational effectiveness, and strategic initiatives while driving compliance and governance. The ideal candidate will have extensive healthcare experience, particularly in pharmacy, and a strong ability to influence at the executive level. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of pharmacy strategy in a dynamic environment. If you are passionate about impacting healthcare and driving operational excellence, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in healthcare with pharmacy experience in PBMs or health plans.
• Advanced degree preferred, with a focus on pharmacy strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational readiness and business excellence within the pharmacy team.
• Develop long-term pharmacy strategies and analyze market trends.

Skills

Healthcare Experience

Pharmacy Supply Chain Economics

Leadership

Strategic Initiatives

Education

MBA/MHA

Job description

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Overview

As Product Operations and Cigna Pharmacy Strategy leader, this role leads product operations across medical, behavioral health, and pharmacy solutions for Cigna Healthcare U.S., as well as leading Cigna Pharmacy strategy. Reporting to the General Manager of Cigna Pharmacy, this role oversees portfolio and program management, operational effectiveness, business excellence, training, analytics, compliance, strategic operations, and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational readiness, business excellence, and issue management within the Cigna Pharmacy team.
• Manage business architecture, solution management, regulatory compliance, communication, reporting, analytics, training, and sales readiness.
• Develop and implement long-term pharmacy strategies, analyze market trends, and identify opportunities and risks.
• Define strategic goals, align stakeholders, monitor initiatives, and evaluate organizational performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in healthcare, with pharmacy experience in PBMs, health plans, or related fields.
• Advanced degree (MBA/MHA) preferred.
• Deep understanding of pharmacy supply chain economics and healthcare organization dynamics.
• Proven leadership in building relationships, influencing at the executive level, and driving operational and strategic initiatives.

Desired Competencies

• Influential Leadership, Strategic Agility, Customer Focus, Dealing with Ambiguity, Accountability, Collaboration.

Additional Information

Remote work requires internet speeds of at least 10Mbps download and 5Mbps upload. Cigna Healthcare is committed to diversity and inclusion. Reasonable accommodations available upon request. Cigna maintains a tobacco-free policy in certain states and considers criminal history in employment decisions.