Vice President, Corporate and CEO Communications

The Cigna Group•Bloomfield, CT

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Cigna Group is seeking a senior communications leader to serve as Head of Corporate Communications. This executive role is responsible for owning CEO communications, including strategy and all written materials for internal and external audiences such as investors, clients, and employees. The position also plays a central role in architecting the company’s enterprise communications strategy to ensure clarity, alignment, and impact across all audiences. The successful candidate will operate as a highly trusted advisor to the CEO and the Chief Marketing & Communications Officer, leading the planning, development, and execution of CEO communications while driving disciplined, enterprise-wide communications planning and messaging. This role translates enterprise priorities into compelling narratives and high-stakes communications, engaging employees, customers, partners, and policymakers. The position is full-time, based in Bloomfield, CT (with relocation support) or New York, NY (with frequent travel to Bloomfield), and requires a proven track record in crafting executive communications and strategic storytelling.

Requirements

15+ years of experience in executive communications or corporate communications with significant experience partnering with a CEO or C‑suite executive.
Demonstrated expertise in CEO‑level communications planning and high‑stakes, enterprise‑wide communications.
Health care or highly regulated industry experience is required.
Exceptional writing skills with the ability to adapt tone, voice, and style seamlessly across stakeholders, including investors, employees, client and consumers.
Executive presence, sound judgment, and the ability to operate with discretion in highly sensitive situations.
If working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

Responsibilities

Serve as the enterprise owner of CEO communications strategy, voice, and positioning across internal and external audiences and channels.
Develop content for internal and external communications, including scripts, newsletters, speeches, and other communications materials.
Create engaging content with a strong understanding of how to craft impactful messaging.
Define and oversee the CEO communications strategy, including speeches, enterprise announcements, internal messages, and external engagements, including media.
Act as final editorial authority for CEO communications, ensuring clarity, consistency, strategic alignment, and authenticity to the CEO’s leadership style.
Partner closely with Communications, Marketing, Public Affairs, Legal, Investor Relations, and business leaders to align CEO messaging with enterprise priorities and stakeholder needs.
Operate as a strategic integrator across the CEO’s office – connecting communications, enterprise strategy, stakeholder engagement, and execution.
Anticipate issues, opportunities, and reputational risks; prepare decision‑ready materials; and enable the CEO to operate at the highest level of effectiveness.
Lead preparation and execution for CEO‑led programs, engagements, and enterprise moments requiring precision, discretion, and sound judgment.
Be accountable for briefings for sales and client-specific meetings and materials.
Serve as a highly trusted advisor to the CEO and Chief Marketing & Communications Officer, exercising exceptional judgment, discretion, and emotional intelligence in sensitive, high‑stakes situations.
Influence and collaborate with senior leaders, functional partners, and external stakeholders across the enterprise.
Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing team, fostering excellence, accountability, and growth.