Program Manager, Clinical Program Advisor – Strategy & Financial Analysis

The Cigna Group

Program Management/Clinical Program Advisor at The Cigna Group optimizing formulary strategies through consultation and financial modeling for custom clients. Collaborating with clients and cross-functional teams to improve processes and outcomes.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeMorris Plains • Connecticut, Minnesota, Montana, New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $95,400 - $159,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide consultation through rebate contract interpretation and strategic opportunity identification
Meet directly with large and complex custom clients to review modeling and cultivate relationships with Formulary Decision Makers
Evaluate client data, create scenarios, and provide expert formulary modeling and guidance for existing clients in alignment with department strategic objectives
Collaborate with Clinical Account Executives to create strategy for Custom Clients based on formulary scenarios, rebate offerings, and modeling options
Discuss with clients any potential utilization management programs under evaluation
Analyze the financial impact of client requested formulary changes to both the client and Express Scripts
Create presentations for client formulary strategy and/or consulting meetings including all supporting documentation
Participate in interdepartmental team calls as required to discuss rebate invoicing eligibility terms/conditions
Effectively document and communicate formulary analysis projects
Ensure optimization of work processes for formulary modeling strategies and achievement of department goals

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor Degree, Finance, Healthcare or related area/MBA a plus
Pharm D a plus
2+ years relevant work experience in PBM, Managed Care, Healthcare or Finance
Confidence, Detail Oriented, Organizational and Analytical skills
Excellent PC skills – including Excel, PowerPoint and MS Access, experience with database
Must have expertise in Excel
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
Ability to travel approximately 10%.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive range of benefits
Health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental
Well-being and behavioral health programs
401(k)
Company paid life insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year
Paid holidays
Leaves of absence

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial modelingformulary modelingdata analysisrebate contract interpretationscenario creationutilization management programspresentation creation

Soft Skills

confidencedetail orientedorganizational skillsanalytical skillsrelationship buildingcross functional skills

Certifications

Bachelor DegreeMBAPharm D