This is a Hybrid position (3 days per week in-office + 2 days work at home). The incumbent candidate can be based out of any US Cigna Healthcare office and is not restricted to locations that are listed in this posting.
JOB SUMMARY
The Clinical Program Advisor provides insight and guidance on complex clinical rebate modeling assignments/projects. Exercises considerable creativity, foresight, and judgment in conceiving, planning, and delivering initiatives. Uses clinical professional knowledge and acumen to advise functional leaders and educate other team members. Delivers formulary consulting clinical modeling support, but also works on broader projects, which require understanding on a more global perspective. Recognized internally as a clinical subject matter expert. Represents supply chain department internally and externally serving as conduit to educate downstream formulary consulting stakeholders resulting in an optimal formulary consulting service model. Serves as clinical advisor resource providing ongoing product and industry knowledge/education that positively influence cost, quality and customer satisfaction.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
Supply Chain - Pharma Strategy & Contracting combines the coordination and management of the company’s key supplier groups under a single management team. Major suppliers include brand and generic pharmaceutical manufacturers, retail pharmacies and drug wholesalers.
Express Scripts by Evernorth, a leading pharmacy benefit manager with the nation's largest mail order-pharmacy operations, assists its customers to moderate the cost and enhance the quality of prescription drug benefits provided to members nationwide.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Develop and execute formulary modeling for existing clients with close attention to detail and accuracy
Review custom Utilization Management policies for rebate eligibility or adherence to contract rebate terms
Ability to perform independent modeling with little to no modeling oversight by Sr. Manager/Clinical Director
Identifies and recommends process improvement to streamline formulary consulting modeling
Field clinical questions from other formulary consulting team members
Develop and execute formulary modeling opportunities for existing clients with strategy guidance from manager and in close partnership with business partners
Support standard utilization management review as needed
Create client presentations and present to senior leaders within client as required
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Pharm.D. preferred, with current active U.S. Pharmacist License
2+ years of pharmacy/ PBM/ Managed Care/healthcare related experience
1+ years of formulary management/development experience preferred
Detail Oriented, Organizational, and Analytical skills
Ability to work independently and execute on deliverables in a timely manner and with little oversight
Excellent PC skills – including Excel, PowerPoint and MS Access, experience with database
Financial or analytical modeling experience
Familiarity with pharmaceutical rebate contracts a plus
Proven ability to work in a fast paced – ever changing environment
Excellent relationship building and cross functional skills
Ability to travel approximately 10%.
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 Group.
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. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.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.
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