Business Project Senior Advisor Retail Strategy & Contracting – Evernorth – St. Louis, MO

The Business Project Senior Advisor, Provider Contracting & Strategy is primarily responsible for negotiating, developing and executing strategies for effective management of network providers. This role will also be responsible for strategic and operational support of our network product team, including collaborating on the development, creation and maintenance of network products and will work cross-functionally with leaders in Proposals, Finance, Legal, Retail Network Operations and Sales & Account Management areas. This position is responsible for effective core service delivery to internal business partners/teams. The position must ensure deliverables are accurate, of high-quality, and operational excellence is achieved.

Essential Functions

• Provide consultative services on customize networks and working cross-functionally to meet and exceed client's network objectives.
• Lead various projects and associated tactics designed to enhance the effectiveness of the retail channels, as well as various initiatives created to support sales and account management
• Coordinate and recruit retail providers to support the various pilot and custom network initiatives.
• Perform market analysis, client analysis and proposal preparation for strategic provider negotiations. Analyze, gather, and document requirements and risks associated with new as well as existing network solutions.
• Initiate and lead negotiations for provider contracts, including service area analysis, network development and strategy
• Provide leadership with strategic direction in executing product up-sells and sales support
• Assist cross-functional team in developing sales strategies that help differentiate Express Scripts in the marketplace and align our interest with those of our clients and their members.
• Collaborate with product teams to develop, execute and manage all network product initiatives.
• Provide leadership in the delivery of cross-functional support related to contract development and negotiations to include new products, existing networks and new networks.

Qualification

• BA/BS Degree or equivalent experience, preferred
• 5+ years relevant experience, preferred
• PBM, Pharmacy and/or Managed Care experience, preferred
• Excellent strategic thinking, conflict resolution and negotiation skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to quickly build rapport with individuals at all levels
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to make effective presentations to both internal and external leadership
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Demonstrated exceptional project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines
• Must be adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office; Power Point; e-mail and spreadsheet software
• Proficient knowledge of Teradata/SQL/Alteryx is a plus
• Proficient knowledge of Responsive (formerly RFPIO) strongly preferred
• About Evernorth Health Services

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.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.

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