Role Summary:
This role is a highly visible and influential contributor sitting at the heart of the Enterprise Strategy Team driving strategic clarity and execution across the Cigna Group. As a Senior Principal this role will lead efforts that shape the future direction of the enterprise solve consequential strategic questions and partner across the organization to accelerate key initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
Enterprise Strategy Leadership
Set the direction for the enterprise by assessing the future outlook for the industry and providing critical insights around the most important choices for the long term strategy of The Cigna Group
Help craft and communicate the strategic vision and priorities of the Cigna Group ensuring alignment across the organization
Lead scenario planning and strategic foresight efforts to anticipate market shifts and enterprise implications
Serve as a thought partner to senior executives providing strategic counsel and framing decisions
Strategic Initiative Execution
Lead high-impact cross-enterprise initiatives that address the most complex and critical challenges facing the organization
Manage special projects that span multiple business units and functions often with ambiguous scope and high stakes
Translate complex strategic questions into actionable plans leveraging structured problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration
Drive execution of enterprise initiatives ensuring measurable impact and alignment with long-term goals
Cross-Enterprise Engagement
Partner with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to support influence and drive strategic initiatives that deliver enterprise value
Cultivate and lead a community of strategy partners across the organization.
Facilitate strategic alignment and integration across business units functions and geographies
Champion enterprise-wide strategies that require coordinated action and shared ownership
Strategic Analysis & Insight Development
Lead advanced strategic analyses including market assessments competitive intelligence and business model innovation
Oversee development of business cases and financial models to support strategic decisions
Translate macro trends consumer insights and emerging technology/innovation into enterprise implications
Leadership Influence & Communication
Prepare and deliver strategic recommendations to senior leadership and the executive team
Influence decision-making through compelling storytelling data-driven insights and stakeholder engagement
Mentor strategy team members and foster a culture of strategic excellence
Build and nurture a robust network internally and externally to allow rapid movement on key developments and to ensure depth of expertise within reach
Qualifications:
10 years of experience in strategy consulting corporate strategy investment banking or private equity preferably within healthcare or a similarly complex industry
Proven track record of leading enterprise-level strategy development and execution
Masters degree (MBA or equivalent) strongly preferred
Exceptional strategic acumen and problem-solving skills
Advanced financial modeling and business case development capabilities a plus
Outstanding communication and executive presence
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without authority
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving clarity in complex environments
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. 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
Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group were dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients customers and patients. 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.
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Required Experience:
Staff IC
Cigna Healthcare offers health insurance plans such as medical and dental to individuals and employers, international health insurance, and Medicare coverage.