Strategic Pharma Contracts Director

Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental

401(k)

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO 18 days

Paid holidays

Leaves of absence

Job summary

The Account Director (Contract Sr. Advisor) role at Cigna Group provides strategic support to negotiations for pharmaceutical accounts, including contract review, redlining, and finalizing matrices.

You will analyze the financial impact and align with the Director of Account Management, working closely with legal, invoicing, rebate optimization, and formulary teams. The position requires strong contract negotiation experience, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to manage multiple

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred; 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience negotiating contracts in managed care or pharmaceutical industries preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to manage timelines and lead initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with negotiators and leadership to set vision and strategy for reviews and presentations.
• Partner with negotiators to execute manufacturer, product class, and drug strategies.
• Guide contracts through review to execution within timelines and ensure accuracy of contractual requirements.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Account Director (Contract Sr. Advisor) role at Cigna Group provides strategic support to negotiations for pharmaceutical accounts, including contract review, redlining, and finalizing matrices.

You will analyze the financial impact and align with the Director of Account Management, working closely with legal, invoicing, rebate optimization, and formulary teams. The position requires strong contract negotiation experience, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to manage multiple