SUMMARY:

The Pharmacy Account Executive acts as the primary expert on pharmacy benefits for Cigna Pharmacy clients in the market segment of clients with up to 3,000 employees. The designated book of business is in the Midwest (primarily Chicago) market.

The Pharmacy Account Executive builds and maintains working relationships with internal stakeholders, clients, brokers, and consultants. The role supports the medical sales teams through client retention and growth strategies and provides expertise in implementation, reporting, and daily service operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and support client persistency for a designated book of business in the Midwest (primarily Chicago) market.

• Serve as the pharmacy subject matter expert (SME) for the Medical Sales organization, providing ongoing education and advancing pharmacy knowledge through training initiatives.

• Participate in client engagements to review performance metrics and present a comprehensive suite of pharmacy management solutions aligned to reducing total healthcare costs.

• Identify and drive opportunities to enhance pharmacy earnings contributions through strong client relationships and strategic collaboration with Medical Sales partners.

• Partner cross-functionally with Medical Sales, underwriting, and key stakeholders to support pricing, renewal strategies, and competitive positioning to retain and grow business.

• Coordinate external messaging related to pharmacy programs, collaborating with operational and support teams to ensure alignment.

• Lead or support client and broker meetings, including service issue resolution discussions and acting as an escalation point for pharmacy-related concerns.

• Participate in finalist presentations for new and existing business opportunities as needed.

• Analyze pharmacy utilization trends to provide consultative recommendations and address client follow-up questions.

• Build a deep understanding of client needs, goals, and objectives to deliver tailored solutions.

• Provide pricing, audit, and contract support to clients and internal partners.

• Interpret and communicate pharmacy coverage policies in collaboration with clinical partners.

• Perform additional duties as needed to support client satisfaction and business objectives.

IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE A COMBINATION OF THE FOLLOWING:

• Bachelor's degree preferred

• 5 years or more of Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) / consulting experience supporting client expectations

• Experience with consultative client management methodologies

• Proven ability to manage a renewal independently with minimal supervision

• Ability to navigate and leverage the broader organization to better support clients

• A self-motivated individual displaying ownership, flexibility, accountability and responsibility

• Operational understanding and competence with the PBM business model

• Understanding the financial and pricing strategy of PBM

• Excellent verbal and writing communication skills

• Excellent presentation skills in group settings

• Technical skills using all Microsoft programs

• Residence in Illinois or adjacent states

• Ability to travel up to 20%

If you will be 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.

For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of 108,900 - 181,500 USD / yearly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.

This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.

At The Cigna Group, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k), company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year, paid holidays, and leaves of absence. For more details on our employee benefits programs, click here.

About Cigna Healthcare

Cigna Healthcare, a division of The Cigna Group, is an advocate for better health through every stage of life. We guide our customers through the health care system, empowering them with the information and insight they need to make the best choices for improving their health and vitality. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

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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The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.

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