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The Senior Advisor, Strategy & Financial Analysis will partner with other Supply Chain teams and cross-functional stakeholders to strategize and deliver client-specific rebate modeling and guarantees for new and existing business. These teams include Rebate Analytics, Formulary Consulting, Rebate New Sales and Prospects Modeling, Negotiations, Sales & Account Management (SAM), Underwriting, among others. As a part of this team, the Senior Advisor will work with leadership to identify and drive not only modeling improvements but also overall process improvements in the rebate and Supply Chain areas. Internally recognized and trusted as the clinical rebate modeling subject matter expert along with their clinical sr. advisor peers. Responsibilities: Collaborate with SAM and Underwriting to assess client financials, rebate strategies, and renewal/market‑check options. Develop and recommend strategic rebate optimization opportunities, considering long‑term impacts. Share best practices and interpret industry drug trends to inform underwriting strategy and support process improvements. Review complex client rebate models and convert key assumptions into concise summaries for leadership and the Pricing Committee. Analyze client data, model scenarios, and provide expert guidance aligned with departmental strategic goals. Custom‑model client‑specific formularies and produce financial projections tailored to each client’s unique design. Partner with Clinical Account Executives to ensure modeling accurately reflects utilization management programs and rebate contract requirements. Work with clinical advisor peers to evaluate the financial impact of client‑requested formulary changes. Collaborate cross‑functionally (Account Management, Pricing, Product, Finance, New Sales) on rebate‑related strategy. Lead interdepartmental calls regarding rebate invoicing terms and eligibility. Create and maintain best practices/SOPs for rebate modeling. Improve work processes to optimize rebate modeling strategies and support department objectives. Mentor Advisors and Lead Analysts to support training and development needs. Contribute to special projects and presentations for rebate modeling teams. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree, Finance, Healthcare, or related area preferred Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or Pharm.D a plus 3+ years of working in the pharmacy environment 1+ years of significant formulary management/development experience Detail Oriented Organizational, and Analytical skills Excellent PC skills – including Excel, PowerPoint and MS Access, experience with database Financial modeling experience Familiarity with pharmaceutical rebate contracts a plus Proven ability to work in a fast paced – ever changing environment Excellent relationship building and cross functional skills We will consider qualified candidates who live near our Morris Plains, NJ Memphis, TN or St. Louis, MO offices 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. 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. 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. Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we’re 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.

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