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Government Affairs Senior Principal- Hybrid (Finance)



Reporting to the Director of Public Policy for PBM and Drug Pricing, this policy principal will position Cigna

as a thought leader on issues related to Medicare Part D, MA-PD and other public programs. This individual will be a key contributor to Cigna's Government Affairs team driving pragmatic positioning on public program high priority and high visibility issues as related to the PBM. This principal will ensure our business solutions and needs are accurately represented, while also tracking emerging trends. In addition, this position will ensure our overall government program policy solutions drive affordability, sustainability and access for our clients and the system at large. The position requires candidates to be able to:

• Analyze, define and quickly communicate critical PBM/drug pricing issues and trends for public programs in legislative and regulatory environments; identify or predict likely outcomes. Develop policy summaries for proposed rules and legislation; draft external talk points as necessary.
• Provide proactive strategic counsel to senior business leadership anticipating legislative
and regulatory trends and translating those into actionable business and legislative or
regulatory solutions/strategy.
• Partner with the PBM regulated markets business leadership to identify risks and opportunities in external policy developments.

Deliver presentations on internal workgroups and business meetings

Identify assets Cigna/ESI have to augment public policy positions such as: data;
resources; subject matter experts; and corporate "thought leaders; review public affairs and internal business draft materials and provide feedback
• Assure philosophical consistency in policy approaches across the enterprise.
• Provide public program client support.

SPECIFICS

• PUBLIC POLICY POSITION DEVELOPMENT: Legislative and regulatory analysis and
follow-through in putting together Cigna's positions. This may include representing Cigna in

discussions and presentations with stakeholders including Congress, the Administration and regulators.

Must have understanding of statutes, regulations, government processes, and key public program policy issues

in order to develop internal public policy positions with legal, SMEs and business leaders. Positions
are thoughtful and reflective of strategic business positions. Applicant must be able to
respond to federal requests for comment from the enterprise on a variety of public program drug pricing issues.

• LEADERSHIP IN BUSINESS ALIGNMENT: Excellent relationship and communication
with the business segment on public program portfolio issues, understanding
strategies to build the business, challenges and objectives, and aligning public policy
position development with business needs. This position requires the selected applicant
to convene and collaborate across business functions on legislative and regulatory
issues and review intelligence and issues from the external environment prior to moving to subject matter experts,
business partners or issue teams and positioning the variable options to the business in
a manageable, organized, cohesive manner. Engagement with client accounts on
government affairs activities affecting the business and providing presentations on
federal government affairs issues as required.
• STRATEGIC PLAN/WORKPLAN INITIATIVE AND MANAGEMENT: Execution on public
policy priorities contained in the Government Affairs Strategic Plan on Medicare Advantage, Part D

and Part B issues.

• ENGAGEMENT WITH STAKEHOLDERS AND ALLIANCE PARTNERS: Excel at
thoughtful, respectful engagement with external priority high-level stakeholders, industry
groups and alliance partners with the goal of influencing their positioning on PBM and
pharmacy proposals in order to align with Cigna-driven positions. In addition, engaging,
developing and staffing senior executives for key external relationships and writing
advance materials that have been reviewed by Government Affairs leadership. PCMA
will be a main partner for this position.

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QUALIFICATIONS

  • The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 7-10 years of policy setting experience in the healthcare field and a thorough understanding of Part D issues.
  • The candidate should have a strong and successful record of being a leader in policy setting environments such as on a relevant committee on Capitol Hill, in an Administration and/or in a relevant Agency or in-house with a corporation or trade association.
  • Bachelor's degree is required and related work experience preferred.
  • This is a on-site Hybrid role in the DC office.

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 172,100 - 286,900 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 and long term incentive plan.

We want you to be healthy, balanced, and feel secure. That's why 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) with company match, company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and paid holidays. For more details on our employee benefits programs, visit Life at Cigna Group .

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.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process, please email: SeeYourself@cigna.com for support. Do not email SeeYourself@cigna.com for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.

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.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances. Apply

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