Program Management Senior Advisor - Express Scripts at 118 Express Scripts Sales Operations, Inc. in Bloomington, Minnesota

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY

The Program Management Senior Advisor will provide counsel and advice to top management on significant Program Management matters, often requiring coordination between organizations. As a Sr. Advisor, you will have the opportunity to support the delivery of a strategic program representing a major company initiative by providing central expertise, governance, and control within or independent of a formal Program Management Office (PMO). In addition, the Sr. Advisor is responsible for planning, organizing, and controlling resources/processes to achieve project/program objectives within scope, time, quality, and budget constraints. Manages large cross-divisional or company-wide programs or processes. Interprets internal or external issues and recommends solutions/best practices. Solves complex problems; takes a broad perspective to identify solutions. May lead functional teams or projects. Focuses on providing thought leadership and technical expertise across multiple disciplines. Recognized internally as “the go-to person” for the most complex Program Management assignments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide consultation and through rebate contract interpretation and strategic opportunity identification


• Mentor Advisors and Lead Analysts to help support department training needs


• Meet directly with large and most complex custom clients to review modeling and cultivate relationships with Formulary Decision Makers (i.e. Pharmacy Directors, VP’s, etc.).


• Evaluate client data, create scenarios, and provide expert formulary modeling and guidance for existing clients in alignment with department strategic objectives that drive value to both clients and ESI.


• Collaborate with Clinical Account Executives to create strategy for Custom Clients based on formulary scenarios, rebate offerings, and modeling options.


• Develop and execute formulary modeling for complex RFP requests- prospect clients and client renewals in alignment with department strategy


• In collaboration with Clinical Account Executives discuss with clients any potential utilization management programs under evaluation to ensure that all modeling and requirements of these programs are accurately represented and in alignment with Pharmaceutical rebate contract.


• Analyze the financial impact of client requested formulary changes to both the client and Express Scripts.


• Create presentations for client formulary strategy and/or consulting meetings including all supporting documentation.


• Strategize with cross-functional areas of Express Scripts, including but not limited to Account Management, Pricing, Product, Finance, and New Sales.


• Lead interdepartmental team calls as required to discuss rebate invoicing eligibility terms/conditions.


• Effectively document and communicate formulary analysis projects. (i.e., model maintenance and QC).


• Ensures optimization of work processes for formulary modeling strategies and achievement of department goals

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor Degree, Finance, Healthcare or related area/MBA a plus


• 3-5 years relevant work experience


• Strong Leadership, Detail Oriented Organizational, and Analytical skills


• Excellent PC skills – including Excel, PowerPoint and MS Access, experience with database


• Financial 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%.

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.

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