Description
The Pharmacy Underwriting Development Program Senior Analyst role at The Cigna Group involves supporting pricing and underwriting strategies for pharmacy benefits solutions. The successful candidate will contribute to competitive financial offers, risk management, and business decisions that support clients, customers, and enterprise growth.
Through structured training, hands-on projects, and team collaboration, the Senior Analyst will develop knowledge of Pharmacy Benefits Management, build technical and professional skills, and gain exposure to business-critical work in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support pricing strategies for new and renewing business, including RFPs, direct offers, and market checks.
- Analyze financial data to assess business impacts, including formulary, network, and specialty drug changes.
- Contribute to client proposals and recommendations that balance competitiveness, client needs, and financial risk.
- Assist with contracting and implementation activities to support pricing accuracy and consistency.
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners to develop compliant, business-aligned financial solutions.
- Support forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning through financial trend analysis.
- Build PBM industry knowledge while strengthening analytical, communication, and business skills.
What You'll Get:
- Structured Curriculum: Comprehensive training modules in which you will develop knowledge of Pharmacy Benefits Management, build technical and professional skills.
- Mentorship & Development: Coaching, mentoring, and hands-on business initiatives to accelerate your growth.
Required Qualifications:
- A bachelor's degree is required. Preference for the following major and/or minors are preferred: Risk Management, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, or Finance.
- Relevant internship in related field preferred (Risk Management, Economics, or Finance or similar).
- Comfort working with Excel for analysis, reporting, modeling, or data-driven decision-making.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Attention to detail and sound decision-making abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred.
- Demonstrated leadership, curiosity, innovative thinking, and ability to build strong working relationships.
- Eagerness to learn, grow, and contribute to a team-oriented culture.
- Customer-focused mindset with interest in healthcare, finance, risk, or underwriting.
Additional Information:
- Start Date: January 25th, 2027.
- Location: This position is based in one of the following office locations: Bloomfield, CT; Chattanooga, TN; Franklin, TN; Bloomington MN; Philadelphia, PA; St. Louis, MO or Morris Plains, NJ. The role requires a hybrid work schedule, with a minimum of three days per week working onsite (Tuesday, Wednesday, and one additional day of the employee's choice), and the option to work the remaining days remotely.
- Anticipated annual salary: 58,400 - 97,400 USD, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.
- The role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.
- 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.