Senior Clinical Account Executive (Non-IC) - Express Scripts - Hybrid (Medicaid for Centene)

This is a hybrid position (3 days per week in-office + 2 days' work at home). The incumbent candidate can be based out of any US Cigna Healthcare office.

This position is a Hybrid role where the Cigna policy requires office alignment but is not restricted to locations that are identified in this posting.

POSITION SUMMARY:

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior Clinical Account Executive role is an exciting opportunity for those looking to develop into a future people leader role of Clinical Account Executives in the PBM space. This highly talented individual will use their clinical client facing experience to make a direct impact on how we serve Centene. This position aids and supports the delivery of clinical strategy as well as developing and maintaining relationships with Centene partners that are consultative, proactive, and transparent.  This role will interface with key Centene operational and strategic leadership, bridging the gap between the delivery of strategy and the execution of that strategy. In addition, as a Sr. CAE, they will function to direct and align work in collaboration with other Centene CAEs and the broader Centene support teams. They will also serve as an informal leader amongst the teams, fostering a collaborative culture in support of solutioning for a complex, cornerstone client.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Accountable for the development and execution of a Centene specific comprehensive strategic plan.  The strategic plan reflects the ESI/client business arrangement and demonstrates a high level of consultative services (Business and Clinical)
• Manages and strengthens client relationships that foster joint solutioning of complex problems
• Monitors and reports progress related to the Centene specific strategic plan, through formal presentations, executive level reports, etc., and ensures the timely delivery, consistency, and success of the process
• Leads, participates, and contributes in all client-related meetings, both external and internal.  Assists in consultations with key decision makers
• Aids and supports the delivery of clinical strategy through the development of strong relationships with key cross functional partners
• Focuses on providing thoughtful leadership within strategic planning while working on broadly impactful projects
• Creates administrative and operational efficiencies within the clinical team
• Actively takes part in formal and informal training programs and professional development activities
• Effectively contributes to virtual teams, organizational committees, and work groups as assigned
• Provides oversight and management to business division, develops tools and training for conducting work plan goals, and represents the Centene division as a point of contact for various corporate initiatives including developing and implementing process improvement initiatives across the various Centene support teams and beyond
• Works across internal cross functional partners to influence on behalf of internal and external needs
• Demonstrates clear understanding and interpretation of current industry trends and drug information

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

• Strategic Plan Development
• Ongoing relationship building, consultation
• Complex client issue resolution
• Implementations and expansions
• Collaboration, consultation, and progress reports
• Proposals, presentations, analysis, day-to-day issues

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy
• 5+ years of experience in managed care or PBM industry preferred
• 2+ years of experience in formulary management and rebate optimization
• 2+ years of experience in a Clinical client facing role as a trusted advisor
• Strategic thinking ability and skills to prepare business plans and execute them appropriately to accomplish business objectives
• Ability to work independently to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work to meet client needs
• Strong team orientation, commitment to sales and client service and desire to succeed
• Willingness to travel, as needed
• Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Strong PC skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong Project management skills
• Ability to negotiate, lead others, organize, analyze, and interpret information
• Ability to navigate complexity to synthesize and communicate clinically sound recommendations
• Quick study, high energy, self-starter, approachable, and collaborative
• Ability to work cross-functionally to proactively communicate and to resolve issues with the highes