Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company
Strategy & Business Development Principal - Evernorth Health Services - Hybrid
Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company, Bloomfield, Connecticut, us, 06002
Strategy & Business Development Principal - Evernorth Health Services - Hybrid
Role Summary
In this high energy growth organization, you will be empowered to make a difference, establish a reputation, and position yourself for continued growth. The ideal candidate possesses excellent leadership, collaboration, and communication skills, and the ability to effectively influence colleagues. As part of the Strategy & Business Development team, this position is responsible for supporting executive-level recommendations and decisions in support of medium-term and long-term strategy development, execution decisions, and prioritization. This role will work closely with business stakeholders, executive leaders, Enterprise and cross-enterprise strategy partners, the finance team, and product and growth leaders to achieve long-term strategy and short-term results efficiently. The individual will support the business in developing comprehensive business strategies, new business ideation, cross-enterprise initiatives, and leading strategic projects in a data-driven way. Job Responsibilities
Collaborate within Evernorth, Cigna Healthcare, and Enterprise Strategy teams to ensure alignment where appropriate. Support, enhance, and update the Pharmacy & Care Delivery strategy and develop executive-ready presentations, memos, and discussion documents. Provide strategic insights and recommendations to senior leadership based on market trends, competitive analysis, and internal performance metrics. Drive the implementation of strategic projects and initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives. Monitor and evaluate the impact of pharmacy and care delivery strategies, making adjustments as necessary to achieve desired results. Drive inorganic and cross-enterprise business development projects in coordination with executive leadership, strategy development, business, and finance leaders, and prepare and present executive-level briefings on progress and outcomes. Develop and present materials (memos, PowerPoint, etc.) for leadership in support of initiatives, business development, and strategy. Organize and maintain matrix workgroups for business development projects, including high-level project management. Build and maintain relationships with key partners and stakeholders across the enterprise. Collaborate and drive other projects as needed. Qualifications
10+ years of experience in strategy development, strategic planning, and business development, leading major efforts to develop and present complex business discussions with senior and executive leadership. Emotional Intelligence
– Demonstrated strong EQ, with the ability to understand others, motivate them, and work cooperatively. Proven resilience, empathy, strong listening skills, and the ability to work through challenging situations collaboratively to drive outcomes. Strong self-awareness and curiosity are essential. Communication
- Exceptional executive presence in written and verbal communications. Poise when presenting to large, senior audiences. Anticipatory
- Proven ability to think strategically, anticipate future trends, and incorporate them into organizational planning. Business Acumen
- Strong understanding of business strategy, with knowledge of pharmacy and care delivery industries. Strategic Vision, Innovation, and Agility
- Ability to think strategically, identify new solutions, and adapt to changing environments. Collaboration & Influence
- Excellent at leading and influencing cross-functional teams and managing relationships effectively. Action-Oriented
- Self-starter, motivated, able to multitask, prioritize, and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Not afraid to take charge and overcome resistance. BS/BA degree required; MBA preferred. Note: For remote work, internet connection must be via cable broadband or fiber optic with speeds of at least 10Mbps download and 5Mbps upload. About Evernorth Health Services
Evernorth Health Services, a division of The Cigna Group, creates pharmacy, care, and benefit solutions to improve health and vitality. We innovate to make illness prediction, prevention, and treatment more accessible. Join us in driving growth and improving lives. Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, age, disability, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, national origin, or other protected characteristics. If you need accommodations to complete the application, email: SeeYourself@cigna.com. Do not email for application updates or resumes. The Cigna Group maintains a tobacco-free policy and may not hire tobacco/nicotine users in certain states unless participating in a cessation program. Consideration of criminal histories will be consistent with applicable laws.
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In this high energy growth organization, you will be empowered to make a difference, establish a reputation, and position yourself for continued growth. The ideal candidate possesses excellent leadership, collaboration, and communication skills, and the ability to effectively influence colleagues. As part of the Strategy & Business Development team, this position is responsible for supporting executive-level recommendations and decisions in support of medium-term and long-term strategy development, execution decisions, and prioritization. This role will work closely with business stakeholders, executive leaders, Enterprise and cross-enterprise strategy partners, the finance team, and product and growth leaders to achieve long-term strategy and short-term results efficiently. The individual will support the business in developing comprehensive business strategies, new business ideation, cross-enterprise initiatives, and leading strategic projects in a data-driven way. Job Responsibilities
Collaborate within Evernorth, Cigna Healthcare, and Enterprise Strategy teams to ensure alignment where appropriate. Support, enhance, and update the Pharmacy & Care Delivery strategy and develop executive-ready presentations, memos, and discussion documents. Provide strategic insights and recommendations to senior leadership based on market trends, competitive analysis, and internal performance metrics. Drive the implementation of strategic projects and initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives. Monitor and evaluate the impact of pharmacy and care delivery strategies, making adjustments as necessary to achieve desired results. Drive inorganic and cross-enterprise business development projects in coordination with executive leadership, strategy development, business, and finance leaders, and prepare and present executive-level briefings on progress and outcomes. Develop and present materials (memos, PowerPoint, etc.) for leadership in support of initiatives, business development, and strategy. Organize and maintain matrix workgroups for business development projects, including high-level project management. Build and maintain relationships with key partners and stakeholders across the enterprise. Collaborate and drive other projects as needed. Qualifications
10+ years of experience in strategy development, strategic planning, and business development, leading major efforts to develop and present complex business discussions with senior and executive leadership. Emotional Intelligence
– Demonstrated strong EQ, with the ability to understand others, motivate them, and work cooperatively. Proven resilience, empathy, strong listening skills, and the ability to work through challenging situations collaboratively to drive outcomes. Strong self-awareness and curiosity are essential. Communication
- Exceptional executive presence in written and verbal communications. Poise when presenting to large, senior audiences. Anticipatory
- Proven ability to think strategically, anticipate future trends, and incorporate them into organizational planning. Business Acumen
- Strong understanding of business strategy, with knowledge of pharmacy and care delivery industries. Strategic Vision, Innovation, and Agility
- Ability to think strategically, identify new solutions, and adapt to changing environments. Collaboration & Influence
- Excellent at leading and influencing cross-functional teams and managing relationships effectively. Action-Oriented
- Self-starter, motivated, able to multitask, prioritize, and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Not afraid to take charge and overcome resistance. BS/BA degree required; MBA preferred. Note: For remote work, internet connection must be via cable broadband or fiber optic with speeds of at least 10Mbps download and 5Mbps upload. About Evernorth Health Services
Evernorth Health Services, a division of The Cigna Group, creates pharmacy, care, and benefit solutions to improve health and vitality. We innovate to make illness prediction, prevention, and treatment more accessible. Join us in driving growth and improving lives. Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, age, disability, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, national origin, or other protected characteristics. If you need accommodations to complete the application, email: SeeYourself@cigna.com. Do not email for application updates or resumes. The Cigna Group maintains a tobacco-free policy and may not hire tobacco/nicotine users in certain states unless participating in a cessation program. Consideration of criminal histories will be consistent with applicable laws.
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