Title: Pharmacy Strategy Senior Advisor - Cigna - Hybrid Locations: St. Louis, Missouri, United States of America Bloomfield, Connecticut, United States of America Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America CategorySales & Marketing Hybrid Job Description: SUMMARY: We are seeking a Strategic Planning Senior Advisor to join the Cigna Pharmacy Management Team. The Cigna Pharmacy team is accountable for 7M+ members that have a fully integrated benefit across pharmacy, medical, and more. This role blends strategic problem-solving and business acumen with a deep understanding of the pharmacy space to help deliver measurable outcomes across pharmacy initiatives. The Senior Advisor partners across Product, Clinical, Operations, Technology, Analytics, Finance, Sales, and other matrix stakeholders to translate ambiguous problem spaces into clear opportunities, prioritize investments, build actionable roadmaps, and lead execution from intake through delivery and post-launch optimization. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES: Strategy & Business Acumen - Pharmacy Strategy, Roadmaps, and Value Creation - Support development of pharmacy strategy, strategic priorities, and multi-year roadmaps aligned to enterprise goals and integrated pharmacy outcomes. - Identify and frame high-impact opportunities using competitive/market context, internal performance insights, and stakeholder input; convert insights into decision-ready recommendations. - Facilitate alignment across cross-functional partners by clarifying the “why/what,” expected outcomes, constraints, and tradeoffs (e.g., access vs. affordability vs. operational feasibility). Financial Acumen - Business Cases, ROI, and Investment Prioritization - Support financial assessments (value models, ROI, sensitivity/scenario analysis) to inform prioritization and funding decisions - Possess a deep understanding of the pharmacy/PBM/Health plan value chain - Present clear options to leadership, including risks, benefits, and dependencies—grounded in quantified value and practical execution feasibility. Customer Experience (CX) Journey Mapping - E2E, Personas, Pain Points, and Requirements - Assess existing journey maps that span across pharmacy touchpoints (e.g., member, provider/prescriber, client, fulfillment channels) to identify friction, root causes, and “moments that matter that line back up to the strategy. - Facilitate working sessions to translate journey insights into actionable requirements, backlog items, and prioritized improvement themes (digital and non-digital). - Partner with the functional capability leads to ensure that the key stakeholders of patient, provider and team member are incorporated in solutions Executive Communication & Stakeholder Management - Develop crisp, executive-ready deliverables (memos, presentations, storyline narratives) that translate complexity into decision-ready choices. - Build strong relationships and influence without authority—navigating enterprise complexity while maintaining a clear focus on outcomes and customer needs. - Support the Strategic planning team through in depth articulation of the priorities and the value they generate IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE A COMBINATION OF THE FOLLOWING: - Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Healthcare, Pharmacy, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). - 5+ years of experience in strategy, consulting, pharmacy/PBM, healthcare operations, product strategy, or program/project management roles that required cross-functional leadership. - Demonstrated financial acumen, including business case development, ROI modeling, and scenario/sensitivity analysis (advanced Excel skills strongly preferred). - Proven track record of supporting and developing strategic solutions - Ability to support the execution of key deliverables in support of the strategy - Excellent written/verbal communication skills, including building executive-level materials and presenting recommendations. - Advanced degree (MBA/MPH/MHA) or PharmD. - Experience with pharmacy benefit strategy, benefit design/configuration concepts, and/or claims/fulfillment operations. - Experience with strategy development for a large healthcare organization - Certifications: PMP, CSM/SAFe, Lean/Six Sigma (or equivalent applied experience). 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. About Cigna Healthcare Cigna Healthcare, a division of The Cigna Group, is an advocate for better health through every stage of life. We guide our customers through the health care system, empowering them with the information and insight they need to make the best choices for improving their health and vitality. 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. The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.

• Achieve positive medical coverage policy decisions for BG tests by engaging with targeted Payer coverage policy decision stakeholders with Medicaid FFS agencies, Medicaid Managed Care (MMC) and Medicaid Exchange Payer accounts. • Adhering to specific Payer account engagement processes to implement Market Access strategies that address unmet needs; ultimately achieving product access for the Medicaid targeted population. • Drive the in-network contracting strategy within assigned Medicaid Managed Care (MMC) and Medicaid Exchange Payer accounts to expand and obtain new in-network Provider Lab contracts. • Understands the impact of Medicaid state credentialing on Provider lab contract delivery & tracking. • Hands-on experience working with government relations, advocacy, stakeholder engagement, or piloted Legislative issue management campaigns concerning clinical laboratory access challenges. • Maintain strong understanding of Part B Medical policy content, biomarker state legislation mandates, and industry association evidence-based guidelines impacting coverage and access. • An ability to quickly grasp legislative state policies and political issues impacting clinical laboratory coverage and reimbursement. (e.g. Any Willing Provider Legislation, etc.). • Own the business by creating and seizing opportunities to proactively identify and clear access barriers to deliver results. • Maintain Medicaid-related key stakeholder relationships to generate potential solutions in preparation for future product launches. • Collaborates with BG cross-functional teams – Credentialing, Medical Science Liaisons, Legal, Revenue Cycle Management, Sales, and Market Access team members to offer insight, identify gaps, and implement account-specific executional strategic and tactical planning that strengthens business opportunities aligned with BG strategic priorities. • Synthesize Payer account insights and Payer market intelligence on a frequent cadence to inform and align. • Meet or exceed targeted Payer account strategic objectives and metric achievement. • Conducts routine account business reviews to inform Market Access leadership on relevant updates and/or barriers to access. • Demonstrates resourcefulness and an open-minded thinking to formulate approaches to expand coverage and reimbursement. • Uphold company mission and values; ensure compliance with all company policies and guidelines. • Adheres to Code of Conduct as outlined in the Baylor Genetics Compliance Program. • Leverage Payer deliverables and enlist Market Access Senior Management support to address barriers to care, Payer needs, and manage anticipated threats to product access. • Performs other job-related duties as assigned. • Perform ethically through ambiguity in a government-regulated environment • Communicate with Integrity and Emotional intelligence • Ability to pivot in an ever-changing Payer environment

• Lead the identification, development, and execution of operational AI initiatives and emerging external product opportunities across the Lender Division • Drive strategic innovation that improves operational efficiency, enhances customer experiences, and creates scalable revenue-generating solutions • Work closely with sales, operations, legal, marketing, compliance, and executive leadership to evaluate market opportunities, define business requirements, and oversee implementation • Identify, prioritize, and lead operational AI initiatives that improve efficiency, scalability, productivity, and customer experience • Support the implementation and operationalization of AI tools, including custom GPTs and workflow automation solutions • Develop business cases, operational frameworks, project roadmaps, success metrics, and implementation plans for AI initiatives • Identify and evaluate new external product opportunities aligned with customer needs, operational capabilities, and market demand • Gather, document, and refine business requirements from sales, operations, executive leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders

Role Description The Strategy Associate role is a dynamic position that will give you exposure to many different departments and companies at CORA. You will work collaboratively with senior management to focus on driving operational excellence, applying best practices, and improving financial insights and performance. You will work on analytical projects and consulting projects for different business units ensuring business unit leadership has the data and information required to make critical business decisions, define strategies, and improve operations. This role also designs, develops, and maintains performance measurements, models, and reports on strategic input drivers to continuously improve the performance of the business. Team This role will be part of the CORA Strategy team and will work closely on a day-to-day basis with the Strategy Manager, Director, EVP, Portfolio CEO and General Managers. This position will work cross functionally with operations, finance, technology, and sales to drive improvements across the business. Key Highlights - Great entry point into Constellation Software. Opportunity to advance in operational leadership roles such as business unit leader, group leader, integration manager, M&A roles etc. - Work with a proven team of leaders and executives that will provide mentorship and guidance. - Opportunity to understand all areas of the business and implement meaningful changes to drive improved performance at corporate & business level. - Bonus + 3 weeks of vacation + 6 floater days + Great benefits + Stock purchase program + Learning program. - Flexible/remote working arrangements option. Breakdown of Position - Manage and execute ambiguous internal consulting engagements, supporting CEOs with organic growth initiatives, strategic planning, and pricing projects – including framing problems, gathering and analyzing data, generating insights, and delivering executive ready recommendations. - Conduct data-driven opportunity assessments and convert analysis into specific initiatives that drive recurring revenue and profitability. - Understand the dynamics of new industries, products, customer segments, and operational models quickly. Perform in-depth market sizing, trend evaluation, and competitive analysis to shape business strategies. - Develop effective pricing strategies and build forecasting models to support growth initiatives such as launching new products and/or geographical expansions. - Participate in integration projects working closely with the integration lead to ensure goals are met in accordance with the investment thesis and analysis is conducted timely to meet investment return. - Maintain disciplined project oversight, proactively drive follow-ups, and monitor essential KPIs to ensure recommendations translate into measurable outcomes. - Facilitate strategy workshops that enable leaders to align priorities, challenge assumptions, and commit to execution. - Contribute meaningfully to the evolution of the strategy team by collaborating with the senior team members and actively contributing ideas & insights. Qualifications - 3-5 years of consulting experience or comparable including corporate strategy/development, investment banking, private equity, or similar in technology/software industry. - Demonstrated skills in strategic analysis, planning, and problem solving. - Strong communication skills, including the ability to develop PowerPoint presentations and communicate effectively with senior audiences. - Ability to conduct complex quantitative analyses (e.g. Excel modeling). - Learning mindset. - B2B software industry experience considered an asset. Compensation and Benefits - Competitive base salary and bonus. - Significant upwards growth trajectory for high performers. - Generous vacation policy and supplemental health benefits plan. - Remote work flexibility. Company Description CORA Group (Collective Organization Redefining Advancement) operates as a portfolio within Constellation Software, positioned within North America to many industries including Collection & Recovery, Food Service, Construction, Wine/Retail, Moving & Storage, Loyalty, Legal, and Long-Term Care Pharmacy industries. Adding to its 1000 employees, CORA is continuously expanding through acquisitions. CORA Group is a subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc., listed on the TSX (“CSU”). Constellation Software Inc. has several operating groups which currently service customers in over 100 different markets worldwide. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, and offices in North America, Europe, Australia, South America and Africa, it has over 50,000 employees generating consolidated revenues exceeding US$6 billion.