Risk and Underwriting Senior Manager-Cigna Pharmacy

The Cigna Group•Bloomfield, CT

1d•Remote

About The Position

Responsible for implementing the Go to Market Pharmacy strategy by guiding the pharmacy underwriters through account level rate development, directly supporting underwriting and pricing for high-impact cases, and working to develop strategic recommendations related to market competition and pricing. The Cigna Pharmacy Underwriting Senior Manager will focus on direct management and mentoring of a team of pharmacy underwriters and will support the underwriters in driving market growth strategies goals and personal development of competencies and skills.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in actuarial science, statistics, accounts, finance or economics or related fields is preferred.
5+ years experience in an Underwriting/actuarial or financial role
Possesses analytical skills to interpret, evaluate and communicate financial results
Ability to lead a team of peers to consensus
Demonstrated experience executing well, acting with sense of urgency and multitasking

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Pharmacy Underwriting Policies & Procedures preferred

Responsibilities

Deploy tactics to execute strategy and achieve earnings and growth
Responsible for supporting the development and achievement of business plans and supporting setting strategic direction
Assist in broker/client development and assist underwriter in high-risk negotiations
Provide risk and financial insights to make better case decisions
Conduct regular touch point meetings with Pharmacy Pricing and Go-To-Market team to gain feedback, take actions on strategic objectives and provide guidance
Identify and drive process improvements to increase speed to market on quote delivery and case implementation.
Provide a broad risk management perspective to all strategic conversations
Develop processes and disciplines around monitoring and assessing risk in decisions.
Always start with and end with customer/client needs, when developing consultative, innovative and affordable solutions and contemplating the resultant risk.
Act as a change agent in insuring the effective implementation of key business priorities.
Develop direct reports; provide opportunities for project work, coach and provide on-going formal and informal feedback, ensure development plans are in place.
Demonstrate a “player–coach” mindset—balancing people leadership with active contribution to case strategy and execution.
Be a team player. Proactively share ideas and best practices with peers. Challenge when appropriate.
Invest in your own personal development. Update job knowledge, seek educational opportunities, read relevant industry news, maintain professional networks