Senior Director, Rebate Strategy and Operations - Express Scripts at Cigna in St. Louis, Missouri

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY

This leadership position assists the VP, Account Management withsetting the strategy, oversight and set-up of ESI Pharma rebate contracts for a large, strategic client. This leader has responsibility for Medicare, Commercial Government,Managed Medicaid and Federal books of business as well as working on our overall Commercial rebate strategy and management.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assisting the VP, Account Managementdetermining manufacturer, product class, and drug tactics and executing on these tactics.
  
  


• Collaborate with internal stakeholders on product class strategies and approaches with pharmaceutical manufacturers for our Commercial book of business that creates "win-win" opportunities.
  
  


• Consult and provide insight on client formulary and rebate requests or market strategies.
  
  


• Work cross-functionally with the ESI Pharma Strategy team to ensure contract executionthat is aligned withoverall strategy.
  
  


• Collaborate to ensure all matrices and relevant information are provided to appropriate parties to ensure accuracy in modeling, insights and strategy delivery.
  
  


• Oversees rebate set-up team for accuracy in billing and reporting.
  
  


• Provide financial oversight for management of rebate reconciliation and issue management.
  
  


• Support the Clinical Account Team asneeded for collaboration and insight across the team.
  
  


• Develop, mentor and cross-train talent is acritical component of this position.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS

• 10 years of relevant experience.
  
  


• BS/BA withMBA preferred.
  
  


• Experience with rebate management and modeling, rebate operations and formulary strategies.
  
  


• Strong financial acumen with an understanding of supply chain dynamics.
  
  


• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate well with both internal and external teams and stakeholders.
  
  


• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills.
  
  


• Solid negotiation skills with the ability to influence and persuade while balancing the needs of the organization and external partners.
  
  


• Adaptable with the ability to navigate complex dynamics and ambiguity. Ability to effectively cope with multiple issues and setbacks.
  
  


• Honest, direct and transparent communication style.
  
  

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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