Independent Pharmacy Strategy Senior Advisor - Evernorth

SUMMARY:

The Independent Pharmacy Strategy Senior Advisor provides support to leaders on significant strategy and business development matters pertaining to independent pharmacy. As a member of the Office of Independent Pharmacy Affairs, the Senior Advisor will work cross-functionally to support independent pharmacy, often coordinating between key internal and external stakeholders.  The Senior Advisor will report to the Senior Director of Independent Pharmacy Affairs.  The Senior Advisor will participate in the enablement of strategic business initiatives pertaining to independent pharmacy strategy.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Support the Senior Director in the work of the Office of Independent Pharmacy Affairs.

• Build Independent Pharmacy Advisory Committee (IPAC) relationships to effectively support communications and activities.

• Support the processes, functions, execution, and accountability of the Office.

• With the Sr. Director, coordinate internal enterprise-wide teams that touch independent pharmacy to ensure alignment, accountability, and execution.

• Directly engage with independent pharmacy providers regularly and according to the needs of the Office. 

• Seek out and inform process improvement opportunities pertaining to independent pharmacy support and service.

• Engage with external partners related to the strategic needs of the Office.

• Collaborate on and meet key performance indicators, reporting, and data needs of Office and assist in team accountability.

• Manage complex projects and initiatives across multiple channels.

• Support and deliver internal and external communication as needed to advance the strategic priorities of the Office.

• Interpret internal and external feedback and results to succinctly create compelling recommendations and solutions for leadership.

• Build effective meeting materials (power point, financial analysis, written analysis, etc.) to support the development and execution of Office strategy and projects.   

• Effectively build a network of internal and external partners to advance the work of the Office.

IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE A COMBINATION OF THE FOLLOWING:

• Pharmacy degree (strongly preferred) or bachelor’s degree in finance, business, economics, engineering, marketing or another related field. 

• Community pharmacy experience (required), including employment at and/or ownership of an independent pharmacy.

• Deep understanding of independent pharmacy operations with the ability to build credibility and trust with independent pharmacy partners.

• Extensive network of independent pharmacy colleagues.

• Customer service mindset with client/external-facing experience required.

• 5+ years of experience in healthcare analytics and/or business strategy.

• Experience in corporate strategy, data and analytics strategy, with a history of demonstrated business success, including healthcare and pharmacy.

• Strategic thinker with the ability to effectively communicate and influence strategy with cross-enterprise teams.

• Experience successfully networking by building trust, making decisions, focusing on stakeholder needs, continuously improving, and building talent.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of shaping messages appropriately for a senior-level and/or external audience and proficiency using MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint (strong PPT skills preferred).

• Attention to detail, superb organization skills, professionalism, integrity and sensitivity to external partners are critically important.

• Ability to travel (up to two times per month on average).

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 123,400 - 205,600 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.

At The Cigna Group, 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), 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 employ