Business Development Associate

The Cigna Group

Business Development Associate at Evernorth coordinating business development initiatives and managing operational issues across teams. Focus on partnerships, product awareness, and process improvements.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeLake Mary • Florida, Montana, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate cross‑functional communication to support business development initiatives and ensure alignment across teams
Track, document, and manage operational issues related to pharmaceutical manufacturers, including contracting, compliance, logistics, and product setup
Execute workflows that support issue resolution, contract administration, product access, and documentation needs
Partner with stakeholders across contracting, compliance, operations, finance, pricing, and customer service to ensure timely resolution of issues
Support onboarding, launch, and maintenance of products and partnerships by coordinating timelines, deliverables, and communication
Maintain accurate trackers, documentation, and reporting related to manufacturer issues and implementation status
Escalate complex or high‑risk issues with clear documentation and recommended next steps
Support leadership with reporting, quarterly business review preparation, and market research
Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying process enhancements and driving operational efficiency

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience in business, healthcare, or life sciences
Minimum 2 years of experience in account management, business operations, or a healthcare-related role
Strong communication skills with ability to engage effectively across cross-functional teams
Experience managing workflows, coordinating projects, or resolving operational issues
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
Experience working with pharmaceutical manufacturers, specialty pharmacy, or healthcare services (preferred)
Exposure to contracting, compliance, or pricing processes (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k)
Paid time off (PTO)
Flexible work arrangements

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Hard Skills & Tools

contract administrationissue resolutionworkflow managementdocumentation managementoperational efficiencymarket researchprocess enhancements

Soft Skills

communication skillscross-functional collaborationorganizational skillsattention to detailability to manage multiple priorities

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree