Program Management Advisor/Clinical Program Advisor - Express Scripts (Supply Chain)

This is a hybrid position (3 days per week in-office + 2 days' work at home). The incumbent candidate can be based out of any US Cigna Healthcare office. This position is a Hybrid role where the Cigna policy requires office alignment but is not restricted to locations that are identified in this posting. Program Management Advisor-Supply Chain/Formulary Consulting JOB SUMMARY: The Program Management Advisor will provide consultation to custom formulary clients through contract interpretation and rebate financial modeling.  In this role, you will have the opportunity to identify strategic opportunities for clients to optimize their formulary to drive value for both internal and external organizations.  This position works collaboratively with cross-functional teams and may assist with interdepartmental teams or projects to drive process improvements.  Internally recognized and trusted as the formulary rebate modeling subject matter expert. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • 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 (i.e. Pharmacy Directors, VP’s, etc.). • 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. • In collaboration with Clinical Account Executives, discuss with clients any potential utilization management programs under evaluation to ensure that all modeling and requirements of these programs are accurately represented and in alignment with Pharmaceutical rebate contract. • 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. (i.e., model maintenance and QC). • Ensures optimization of work processes for formulary modeling strategies and achievement of department goals QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor Degree, Finance, Healthcare or related area/MBA a plus • Pharm D a plus • 2-4 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%. ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT Supply Chain – Custom Formulary consulting combines the coordination and management of the company’s key supplier groups under a single management team. Major suppliers include brand and generic pharmaceutical manufacturers, retail pharmacies and drug wholesalers. Express Scripts, a leading pharmacy benefit manager with the nation's largest mail order-pharmacy operations, assists its customers to moderate the cost and enhance the quality of prescription drug benefits provided to members nationwide. Its customers include private- and public-sector employers and healthcare organizations. If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broad