Contract Lead Analyst

Cigna; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Contract Lead Analyst to manage the agreement and amendment processes effectively. This role involves drafting revenue-generating agreements, facilitating negotiations, and supporting quality improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in healthcare contract review, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work cross-functionally to resolve complex contract issues. With a focus on enhancing client satisfaction and improving internal processes, this position offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions will significantly impact the organization. Join a team dedicated to improving health and vitality for clients and communities.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of relevant experience in healthcare or PBM industry.
• Ability to manage timelines and balance multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support the agreement and amendment request processes.
• Facilitate negotiations, legal review, and signature processes.

Skills

Healthcare Contract Review

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Customer Service Focus

Problem Solving

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Equivalent Experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Conga/APTTUS

Lotus Notes

SharePoint

Job description

The Contract Lead Analyst – Contracting & Regulatory Management is responsible for the daily management of the agreement and amendment process for assigned requests. The position’s responsibility includes the drafting and preparation of, largely, revenue-generating agreements and related documents, including facilitation and/or support of contract negotiations, legal review, and signature processes. The role also serves as the primary support and interface on assigned requests with the applicable Business(es), Legal, Finance, Business Subject Matter Experts and external clients, pharmaceutical manufacturers, or other third parties, as applicable. The role will also, generally, support department quality improvement efforts and measures aimed at improving the overall contracting process quality, efficiency and internal/external client satisfaction.

Responsibilities include:

• Manage and/or support the agreement and amendment request and preparation processes.
• Facilitate and/or support negotiations, legal review and signature processes.
• Coordinate appropriate business and legal review/response of negotiated documents.
• Assist with communication of contract processes and procedures.
• Generally support quality improvement efforts and measures.
• Complete other miscellaneous projects and requests, as assigned.
• This position will support the contract strategy and process for various areas such as PBM Client, Supply Chain, Network, and Specialty.

Ideal candidates will offer:

• 3 - 6 years of relevant experience preferable in the healthcare or PBM industry.
• Experience with healthcare contract review needed.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, including ability to manage timelines and balance multiple deadlines.
• Strong focus on customer service.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment, quickly grasp new concepts, solve problems and make decisions.
• Ability to work cross-functionally to mediate and resolve complex contract issues and negotiate solutions. Ability to work with internal and external partners at all levels of management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience with Conga/APTTUS, Lotus Notes, and SharePoint preferred.
• *Preference will be given for those located in St. Louis, MO and Bloomfield, CT. In office attendance may be required for purposes of onboarding, training, and occasional meetings.

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 70,100 - 116,900 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.

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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.