Program Management Lead Analyst - Express Scripts at Cigna in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY

The Program Management Lead Analyst works closely with the Senior Manager - Program Management to provide financial support to an assigned business unit. Under general supervision, plans, coordinates and implements financial and business processes to support and enhance the financial management of the assigned business group. Position will have responsibilities related to monthly close, variance analysis, budgets and forecasts. Compiles and analyzes data. Responsible for supporting budget development and addressing operations statistical, business and financial information requests including budget, expenses, variances and year-to-date performance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Review directly with client account teams and clients on a regular basis in order to utilize financial models to evaluate the rebate and cost impact of implementing existing and potential (new) client formularies


• Discuss with client teams any potential utilization management programs under evaluation to ensure that all modeling and requirements of these programs are accurately evaluated and communicated to Pharmaceutical partners


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


• Create presentations for client meetings including all supporting documentation for Senior Manager delivery


• Coordinate internal prep meetings with participation from various areas of Express Scripts, including but not limited to Account Management, Pricing, Finance and Pharma Strategy and Contracting


• Review and model all applicable custom carve out contracts for Express Scripts clients


• Provide analytic support for rebate contact negotiations


• Interact closely with other areas of Pharma Strategy and Contracting department to insure all manufacturer contract terms are correctly reflected in all models


• Improve on existing systems and procedures to effectively document and communicate formulary analysis projects. (including maintaining and revising existing financial models)

QUALIFICATIONS:

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


• Bachelor's degree in related field or 3 to 5 years of experience


• 2-5 years relevant experience with Bachelor's Degree or Master's degree and 0-3 years of relevant experience


• Strong, detail oriented organizational and analytical skills


• Excellent PC skills - including Excel, PowerPoint and MS Access, Database, internet experience


• Financial analysis or modeling experience


• Proven ability to work in a fast paced - ever changing environment


• Excellent relationship building and cross functional skills


• Travel up to 10%

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, 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. Its customers include private- and public-sector employers and healthcare organizations

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.