The Cigna Group
Pharmacy Account Executive - Evernorth - Remote (Southern California)
The Cigna Group, Bloomfield, Connecticut, us, 06002
The job profile for this position is Pharmacy Account Management (Non-IC) Senior Advisor, which is a Band 4 Senior Contributor Career Track Role.
Excited to grow your career?
We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!
Our people make all the difference in our success.
Role Summary As part of Cigna Pharmacy Management, the Pharmacy Account Executive (PAE) serves as the primary pharmacy benefits subject matter expert supporting Cigna Pharmacy clients and market segments.
The Pharmacy Account Executive position will be responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with internal stakeholders, clients, brokers/consultant by supporting the medical sales teams with the Cigna Pharmacy Management client retention and growth strategies as well provide expertise with implementation, reporting, and day-to-day service functions.
Primary Responsibilities
Retain their assigned book of business
Educate and consistently advance the knowledge of pharmacy within the Cigna Medical Sales organization
Participate in client meetings and presentations to review client performance and to offer and successfully sell in a suite pharmacy management programs and solutions that align to Cigna's overall value proposition of lowering total health cost
Uncover and promote opportunities to expand the pharmacy earnings contribution to the broader Cigna organization through individual client and Medical Sales organization initiatives and efforts
Partner with Medical Sales, Underwriting and others as the Pharmacy subject matter expert for pricing, competitive intelligence and pharmacy carve-out defense strategies to retain and grow assigned book of business
Additional Responsibilities
Accountable for coordinating core service delivery external messaging working cross functionally with all operational support areas.
Facilitates service concern resolution meetings with clients and brokers; acts as an escalated issue contact for Pharmacy issues when contacted by the Medical Sales teams.
Actively engages and supports finalist meetings for new and existing business where necessary
Analyzes pharmacy utilization in order to provide clients with consultative solutions as well as manages follow-up questions that may arise.
Develops a clear understanding into clients’ needs, goals and objectives.
Provides pricing, audit, and contract support to our clients and internal medical partners.
Translates pharmacy coverage rules based on Cigna policies or with support of a Clinical partner.
Any other tasks as defined by management and/or client needs not named above as required to support our internal and external clients and partners
Ideal Candidates Will Have a Combination of the Following
Bachelor's degree preferred
5 years or more of Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) experience supporting client expectations
Experience with consultative client management methodologies
A self-motivated individual displaying ownership, accountability and responsibility
Operational understanding and competence with PBM business model
Excellent verbal and writing communication skills
Excellent presentation skills in group settings
Technical skills using all Microsoft programs
Ability to travel up to 30% of the time depending on candidate’s location and at times with little or no advance notice
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 121,400 - 202,400 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.
We want you to be healthy, balanced, and feel secure. That’s why 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) with company match, 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 employee benefits programs, visit Life at Cigna.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, 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.
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.
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Excited to grow your career?
We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!
Our people make all the difference in our success.
Role Summary As part of Cigna Pharmacy Management, the Pharmacy Account Executive (PAE) serves as the primary pharmacy benefits subject matter expert supporting Cigna Pharmacy clients and market segments.
The Pharmacy Account Executive position will be responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with internal stakeholders, clients, brokers/consultant by supporting the medical sales teams with the Cigna Pharmacy Management client retention and growth strategies as well provide expertise with implementation, reporting, and day-to-day service functions.
Primary Responsibilities
Retain their assigned book of business
Educate and consistently advance the knowledge of pharmacy within the Cigna Medical Sales organization
Participate in client meetings and presentations to review client performance and to offer and successfully sell in a suite pharmacy management programs and solutions that align to Cigna's overall value proposition of lowering total health cost
Uncover and promote opportunities to expand the pharmacy earnings contribution to the broader Cigna organization through individual client and Medical Sales organization initiatives and efforts
Partner with Medical Sales, Underwriting and others as the Pharmacy subject matter expert for pricing, competitive intelligence and pharmacy carve-out defense strategies to retain and grow assigned book of business
Additional Responsibilities
Accountable for coordinating core service delivery external messaging working cross functionally with all operational support areas.
Facilitates service concern resolution meetings with clients and brokers; acts as an escalated issue contact for Pharmacy issues when contacted by the Medical Sales teams.
Actively engages and supports finalist meetings for new and existing business where necessary
Analyzes pharmacy utilization in order to provide clients with consultative solutions as well as manages follow-up questions that may arise.
Develops a clear understanding into clients’ needs, goals and objectives.
Provides pricing, audit, and contract support to our clients and internal medical partners.
Translates pharmacy coverage rules based on Cigna policies or with support of a Clinical partner.
Any other tasks as defined by management and/or client needs not named above as required to support our internal and external clients and partners
Ideal Candidates Will Have a Combination of the Following
Bachelor's degree preferred
5 years or more of Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) experience supporting client expectations
Experience with consultative client management methodologies
A self-motivated individual displaying ownership, accountability and responsibility
Operational understanding and competence with PBM business model
Excellent verbal and writing communication skills
Excellent presentation skills in group settings
Technical skills using all Microsoft programs
Ability to travel up to 30% of the time depending on candidate’s location and at times with little or no advance notice
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 121,400 - 202,400 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.
We want you to be healthy, balanced, and feel secure. That’s why 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) with company match, 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 employee benefits programs, visit Life at Cigna.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, 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.
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.
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