Cigna
Principal, Clinical Product & Innovation Strategy – Cigna Healthcare - Hybrid
Cigna, Plano, Texas, us, 75086
The Principal, Clinical Product & Innovation Strategy will serve as a strategic leader responsible for shaping the clinical roadmap across product and innovation teams at Cigna Healthcare. This role seeks an experienced strategist with deep healthcare expertise, capable of influencing executive decision-making and driving the ideation, design, and implementation of next-generation clinical solutions that align with enterprise and Cigna Healthcare organizational goals.
Responsibilities
Drive annual strategic refresh cycles, including 5-year outlook planning and initiative prioritization. Identify emerging trends in clinical care models, digital health, and value-based care to inform product development. Serve as a strategic advisor to Cigna Healthcare senior clinical and business leadership, translating enterprise and organizational priorities into actionable strategies. Act as a catalyst for change, positioning the Cigna Healthcare clinical team as a strategic growth engine within the organization. Product & Program Development
Support the design and refinement of differentiated clinical offerings tailored to specific market segments and populations. Partner with analytics, product, and finance teams to validate business cases and define success metrics. Ensure operational readiness and scalability of new clinical programs and services. Support go-to-market strategies and enablement efforts for new clinical solutions. Cross-Functional Collaboration
Collaborate with matrix partners across product, sales, transformation and innovation teams within Cigna Healthcare and across the enterprise to ensure alignment and execution. Market & Competitive Intelligence
Conduct external scans of the healthcare landscape to identify clinical innovation opportunities and competitive threats. Analyze internal capabilities and gaps to inform investment decisions and strategic priorities. Synthesize internal and external insights into actionable recommendations that shape enterprise and organizational growth initiatives and clinical priorities. Execution & Performance Management
Track and report on initiative performance, ensuring alignment with financial and clinical impact goals. Develop executive-level communications, including strategy memos and stakeholder updates. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred. Minimum of 8 years with progressive experience in healthcare strategy, ideally with exposure to top-tier consulting or payer/provider strategy roles. Demonstrated expertise in clinical innovation, product development, and emerging technologies in healthcare. Exceptional strategic thinking, problem-solving, and executive communication skills. Proven ability to deliver creative solutions to complex challenges. Financial acumen and experience with business case development. Experience working in a matrixed organization with strong internal relationship-building skills. Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex topics into clear, actionable insights. Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a top-tier strategy consulting firm or in a corporate strategy function within a leading healthcare organization. Experience in payer or integrated delivery system environments. Familiarity with digital health technologies and AI/ML applications in clinical settings. This role is anticipated to offer an annual salary of $138,800 - $231,400, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location. The role is also eligible to participate in an annual bonus and long-term incentive plan. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits, including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs, as well as 401(k) with company match, company-paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and paid time off. 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. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions, 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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Drive annual strategic refresh cycles, including 5-year outlook planning and initiative prioritization. Identify emerging trends in clinical care models, digital health, and value-based care to inform product development. Serve as a strategic advisor to Cigna Healthcare senior clinical and business leadership, translating enterprise and organizational priorities into actionable strategies. Act as a catalyst for change, positioning the Cigna Healthcare clinical team as a strategic growth engine within the organization. Product & Program Development
Support the design and refinement of differentiated clinical offerings tailored to specific market segments and populations. Partner with analytics, product, and finance teams to validate business cases and define success metrics. Ensure operational readiness and scalability of new clinical programs and services. Support go-to-market strategies and enablement efforts for new clinical solutions. Cross-Functional Collaboration
Collaborate with matrix partners across product, sales, transformation and innovation teams within Cigna Healthcare and across the enterprise to ensure alignment and execution. Market & Competitive Intelligence
Conduct external scans of the healthcare landscape to identify clinical innovation opportunities and competitive threats. Analyze internal capabilities and gaps to inform investment decisions and strategic priorities. Synthesize internal and external insights into actionable recommendations that shape enterprise and organizational growth initiatives and clinical priorities. Execution & Performance Management
Track and report on initiative performance, ensuring alignment with financial and clinical impact goals. Develop executive-level communications, including strategy memos and stakeholder updates. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred. Minimum of 8 years with progressive experience in healthcare strategy, ideally with exposure to top-tier consulting or payer/provider strategy roles. Demonstrated expertise in clinical innovation, product development, and emerging technologies in healthcare. Exceptional strategic thinking, problem-solving, and executive communication skills. Proven ability to deliver creative solutions to complex challenges. Financial acumen and experience with business case development. Experience working in a matrixed organization with strong internal relationship-building skills. Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex topics into clear, actionable insights. Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a top-tier strategy consulting firm or in a corporate strategy function within a leading healthcare organization. Experience in payer or integrated delivery system environments. Familiarity with digital health technologies and AI/ML applications in clinical settings. This role is anticipated to offer an annual salary of $138,800 - $231,400, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location. The role is also eligible to participate in an annual bonus and long-term incentive plan. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits, including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs, as well as 401(k) with company match, company-paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and paid time off. 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. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions, 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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