Account Director, Medical Contracting - Express Scripts

Company: Cigna
Location: Hartford
Posted on: September 13, 2020

Job Description:

Account Director, Medical Contracting - Express Scripts Location Virtual, US Category Operations Posted Date: 09/03/2020 Job Id 20009380

POSITION SUMMARY

The Account Director, Medical Pharma Strategy and Contracting provides strategic support to the negotiations team for a number of assigned pharmaceutical manufacturer accounts. Responsibilities include: contract review and interpretation, business redlines, finalizing matrices, strategic business review and participation in strategic initiatives. Understanding the financial impact of assigned accounts is critical.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Collaborate with Negotiators, Sr. Account Directors and Account Management to determine strategic business review vision, objectives, strategy, and presentation content.

Consult with Negotiators and Team Leadership to determine data needs and submit data requests. Building and maintaining relationships with internal and external contacts.

Leverage business review knowledge across all assigned accounts to provide consultative feedback to negotiators and input on client strategy.

Develop and demonstrate an understanding of assigned client needs, thinking critically as to how service offerings meet these needs.

Participate in other strategic initiatives and lead special projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum educational requirement: Bachelor’s degree in related field and 8+ years’ relevant experience.

Sophistication at positioning our value prop and our ability to meet client needs. Strong critical thinking skills.

Ability to manage timelines to meet deadlines and document progress on projects as required. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule during times of peak volume.

Ability to assess program metrics and financials. Excellent Power Point, Excel and Microsoft Office Suite skills.

Superior verbal and written communication, analytical and organizational skills. Ability to prioritize work for self and make independent recommendations.

Ability, confidence and experience to be counterparts with the Sr. Account Director's team. Demonstrated ability to adapt in a dynamic work environment.

Knowledge of the specialty healthcare, pharma and PBM industry.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

Our Pharma & Retail Relations team plays a key role in keeping us at the forefront of healthcare evolution. Team members are tasked with overseeing partnerships with Express Scripts’ key supplier groups, including brand and generic pharmaceutical manufacturers, retail pharmacies and drug wholesalers. Successfully maintaining these relationships allows our 83+ million patients to have access to the medicine they need at a price they can afford.

ABOUT EXPRESS SCRIPTS

At Express Scripts, we dare to imagine a better health care system, and we’re driven to make it happen. Where some see obstacles, we see possibilities. We’re challengers, difference-makers and opportunity-seekers, united with our partners in pursuit of a simpler, more sustainable system and better health for all.

We have always acted first to take on the toughest challenges. We uniquely partner across the health care ecosystem to uncover opportunities, take action, advance health care and deliver better outcomes – like no one else can. We believe health care can do more. We are Champions For BetterSM.

Express Scripts, part of Cigna Corporation, unlocks new value in pharmacy, medical and beyond to further total health for all.

About Cigna

Cigna Corporation (NYSE: CI) is a global health service company dedicated to improving the health, well-being and peace of mind of those we serve. We offer an integrated suite of health services through Cigna, Express Scripts, and our affiliates including medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, vision, supplemental benefits, and other related products. Together, with our 74,000 employees worldwide, we aspire to transform health services, making them more affordable and accessible to millions. Through our unmatched expertise, bold action, fresh ideas and an unwavering commitment to patient-centered care, we are a force of health services innovation.

When you work with Cigna, you’ll enjoy meaningful career experiences that enrich people’s lives while working together to make the world a healthier place. What difference will you make? To see our culture in action, search #TeamCigna on Instagram.

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.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process, please email: SeeYourself@cigna.com for support. Do not email SeeYourself@cigna.com for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.

About Cigna Employment with Cigna, including employment within the LDP program, is at-will; that is, it is not for a specified period of time and can be terminated at any time for any reason, with or without cause or notice, by me or by Cigna. LDP programs, policies and processes may be changed by Cigna at any time.

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