Senior Advisor, Enterprise Communications – Strategy & Business Development

Overview:

The Cigna Group is seeking a strategic and consultative communications professional to join the enterprise communications team to support communications for the Strategy & Business Development function. This role is pivotal in managing communication projects creating content and ensuring consistent messaging across various channels.

A successful candidate will be a self-starter who is able to manage multiple priorities effectively build relationships across business organizations and the Communications team and create and execute a comprehensive communications strategy to support business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Communications Planning and Execution

• Develop and implement comprehensive communications strategies that advance The Cigna Groups objectives enhancing the companys reputation and reaching key internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the development and execution of a wide variety of communication events activities and tactics such as town halls presentations talking points leadership messages video content organizational announcements press releases and intranet content.
• Create and manage communication content across multiple channels to ensure consistent brand messaging.
• Provide advanced professional input to complex communications assignments/projects using independent judgment and discretion.
• Prepare executive-level briefing documents Q&A materials and other communication content to support leadership.

Project Management and Measurement

• Manage communication projects from start to finish.
• Work across teams and businesses; ensures appropriate processes are followed and obtains final approvals from subject matter experts project owners and compliance/legal team in a timely fashion.
• Track and analyze the effectiveness of communication efforts using data to inform future strategies and tactics.
• Monitor and evaluate the results of communications programs using specific metrics to track progress and provide insights for continuous improvement.
• Monitor industry trends and audience preferences to identify opportunities for innovative communication strategies.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify business needs and opportunities (e.g. Strategy and Business Development Legal & Corporate Affairs Enterprise Technology etc.).

Ideal Candidates Will Offer

• Bachelors degree in Communications Studies Public Relations Journalism or related field.
• At least 8 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Excellent written verbal and interpersonal communication skills to effectively engage with stakeholders across the enterprise and with outside vendors.
• Exceptional detail orientation with a high degree of accuracy.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment.
• Experience in an agency setting preferred.
• Experience using platforms such as CoPilot or Writer preferred.
• Experience with financial communications M&A and/or strategy and business development communications preferred.

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

We want you to be healthy balanced and feel secure. Thats why youll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment youll 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 The Cigna Group