Account Director, Pharma Strategy & Contracting, Express Scripts, Hybrid Or Remote at The Cigna Group

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY This role is responsible for managing pharmaceutical manufacturer relationships and leading the contract review and execution process in alignment with strategic business objectives. The position will collaborate closely with negotiators, leadership, and cross-functional teams to ensure timely and accurate contract implementation, invoicing, and rebate processing. A critical component of this role is understanding the broader impact of contractual decisions, requiring knowledge of inter-system connections and how contract structures affect downstream teams and the overall feasibility of the setup.

Success in this position demands strong communication, strategic thinking, and the ability to navigate complex internal and external partnerships while ensuring compliance and alignment with organizational goals. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Collaborate with negotiators and department leadership to determine strategic business review vision, objectives, strategy, and presentation content. Partner with negotiators to execute on manufacturer, product class, and drug strategies.

Collaborate with assigned manufacturers and matrix partners to guide contracts through the review process, leading to execution of agreements within required timelines. Collaborate with Ascent Health Services and matrix partners, remaining aware of firewall requirements at all times. Manage pharmaceutical relationships and develop partnerships with assigned manufacturers across multiple departments within ESI’s Supply Chain.

Benefits

• , with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related

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• 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.
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• About Evernorth Health Services Evernorth Health Services, a division of The Cigna Group, creates pharmacy, care and benefit solutions to improve health and increase vitality.
• We relentlessly innovate to make the prediction, prevention and treatment of illness and disease more accessible to millions of people.
• Join us in driving growth and improving lives.
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