Health Services Leadership Development Program Associate

Cigna Group•Bloomfield, CT

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Cigna Group is a global health company committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers, and patients. The Health Service Leadership Development Program (HSLDP) is a post-graduate general business management leadership development program that advances leadership growth through rotational experiences within the health service space, inclusive of Cigna Healthcare (health benefits provider) and Evernorth Health Services (pharmacy, care, and benefits solutions). HSLDP Associates attain breadth and depth of experience through three to four rotational roles across multiple lines of business and functional areas. Each rotation lasts between 18-24 months in length within a 5–7-year timeframe of Program tenure. Key rotational areas include: Cigna US Employer Strategy & Solutions, Evernorth Pharmacy & Care Delivery, Express Scripts Pharmacy Benefit Services, Express Scripts Pharmacy, Accredo Specialty Pharmacy, Service Excellence/Operations, Digital & Analytics, and Clinical Research & Innovation. Every HSLDP Program Associate’s experience is unique as roles taken during the Program are informed by The Cigna Group strategy, business needs, as well as individual personal development and aspirational goals. As a result of the variety and spectrum of opportunity offered, HSLDP Program Associates are distinctively positioned to attain leadership opportunities upon graduating from the Program. Key tenets of the HSLDP experience include: Defining, planning, and shaping strategies and initiatives that set the direction for the business; Driving financial outcomes and indicators; understanding of the financial indicators and ability to communicate to leadership; Development of leadership and growth across a specific function; measurable results and impact to the business; Exposure to customers and other key stakeholders outside the organization; and Direct and indirect people leadership through project management and execution. The HSLDP creates community and cultivates The Cigna’s Group next generation of leadership with these Program Associate objectives in mind: Assume high-demand roles with increasing levels of responsibility, leading others in the achievement of The Cigna Group mission; In adopting a growth mindset, you will discover and develop your personal leadership philosophy; Enhance your ability to influence, think strategically, and lead organizational change through proactively seeking stretch assignments; Cultivate an extensive network and your personal brand within the organization; Continuously apply training and newly learned skills as you progress through the Program; and Support the development of the Program and your peers within the HSLDP community.

Requirements

Successful completion of The HSLDP Summer Associate Program is required
Master of Business Administration (preferred), Master of Public Health, or Master of Health Administration from a competitive program
3–6 years of professional, full-time work experience
Healthcare experience or demonstrated interest through full-time employment, volunteer work, or applied education extracurricular
General business management experience and demonstrated leadership potential
Worked in positions with multi-faceted functions and/or has explored different functional areas
Has gained increased responsibilities through promotions/role transitions
Formally or informally managed people, project teams, etc.
Has made meaningful contributions to significant assignments in role(s) to date
Demonstrated ability to influence across a matrixed organization
Applies innovative thinking and problem-solving skills
Endeavors to become a business leader in the health service industry
Consistently leverages a global mindset and strategic approach
Eligible for employment in the United States and would not require visa support including H-1B or CPT/OPT/STEM, etc., now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Master of Business Administration (preferred)

Responsibilities

Defining, planning, and shaping strategies and initiatives that set the direction for the business
Driving financial outcomes and indicators; understanding of the financial indicators and ability to communicate to leadership
Development of leadership and growth across a specific function; measurable results and impact to the business
Exposure to customers and other key stakeholders outside the organization
Direct and indirect people leadership through project management and execution
Assume high-demand roles with increasing levels of responsibility, leading others in the achievement of The Cigna Group mission
Discover and develop your personal leadership philosophy
Enhance your ability to influence, think strategically, and lead organizational change through proactively seeking stretch assignments
Cultivate an extensive network and your personal brand within the organization
Continuously apply training and newly learned skills as you progress through the Program
Support the development of the Program and your peers within the HSLDP community