Managing Director – Pharma Sales, Business Development
The Cigna Group
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: St. Louis • Minnesota • Montana • United States
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Salary
💰 $222,700 - $371,100 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Lead the development and execution of Evernorth Specialty Pharma sales and business development strategy
- Own manufacturer-facing growth initiatives, including new business opportunities and therapy launches
- Partner to design and execute strategies that expand access to new and emerging therapies
- Identify, evaluate, and pursue new Pharma partnerships that drive revenue growth
- Serve as a senior thought partner in enterprise strategic planning
- Lead pharmaceutical manufacturer contracting strategy, including negotiation of complex agreements
- Oversee contract development, renewal strategy, and renegotiations
- Collaborate closely with Specialty Product, Specialty Operations, Finance, Legal, and Procurement
- Manage the budget for Business Development and Contracting functions
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required; MBA or PharmD strongly preferred
- 10+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree, or 8+ years with a Master’s degree
- Deep knowledge of Specialty Pharmacy, Distribution, Pharma, and PBM industries
- Proven ability to negotiate complex, high-value contracts with integrity and strong financial acumen
- Recognized industry expert with the credibility to engage Pharma executives
- Strong strategic thinking paired with a results-driven, bottom-line orientation
- Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Willingness to travel approximately 50%
Benefits
- Medical, vision, dental benefits
- Well-being and behavioral health programs
- 401(k)
- Company paid life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- A minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year
- Paid holidays
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
contract negotiationfinancial acumenstrategic planningbusiness developmentbudget managementanalytical skillsproblem-solvingproject managementorganizational skills
Soft Skills
strategic thinkingresults-drivenintegritycredibilitycollaboration
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeMBAPharmD