Description
This role supports the development and articulation of Cigna's public policy positions and proposed solutions for PBM and prescription drug issues. The Director plays a key role in advancing enterprise-wide policy positioning, strengthening advocacy effectiveness, and delivering measurable business outcomes.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct legislative and regulatory analysis
- Develop policy recommendations, briefing materials, and comment letters
- Coordinate subject matter expert input and support stakeholder engagement
- Evaluate specialty-pharmacy policy affecting complex medicines, biosimilars, gene and cell therapies
- Collaborate with federal and state advocacy teams to ensure policy positions are accurate and actionable
- Maintain organized issue tracking and contribute to cross-functional workstreams
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree; JD, MBA or Master's degree in Public Health, Health Policy or Public Administration preferred
- Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in health policy, government affairs, law, regulation, or the PBM, prescription drug sector
- Knowledge of prescription drug markets, PBM operations, pharmacy services, drug-pricing policy, and the pharmaceutical supply chain
- Strong written and oral communication skills, including ability to explain technical concepts clearly and concisely
- Demonstrated experience developing policy analysis, recommendations, advocacy materials, or regulatory comments
Benefits:
- Comprehensive range of benefits, including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs
- 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