Healthcare Strategy Advisor - Cigna Healthcare - Hybrid at Cigna Healthcare

St. Louis, Missouri, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Feb, 26

Salary

153100.0

Posted On

16 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Healthcare Strategy, Clinical Operations, Strategic Analysis, Financial Acumen, Data Analysis, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Communication Skills, Data Visualization, Excel, Tableau, Power BI, SQL, Python, Population Health Strategies, Value-Based Care Models, Healthcare Innovation

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Summary The Healthcare Strategy Advisor plays a key role in supporting the development and execution of clinical strategies that drive improved health outcomes, affordability, and business growth across Cigna Healthcare (CHC). This role requires a strong grasp of healthcare dynamics and a growing ability to influence decision-making, contribute to cross-functional initiatives, and translate insights into actionable plans. Success in this role requires a solid foundation in strategic analysis, financial acumen, a collaborative mindset, and experience working in clinical or payor organizations. This role reports to the Principal, Clinical & Provider Strategy. Responsibilities Strategic Support & Planning Support the development of clinical strategy initiatives aligned with CHC and enterprise goals and market needs, including strategic frameworks, business cases, and initiative roadmaps. Conduct robust internal reviews and external market scans to identify emerging trends, capability gaps, and innovation opportunities. Define measures of success for strategic initiatives across financial, clinical, patient experience, and operational drivers. Develop subject-matter expertise in select clinical areas to act as the go-to-resource for clinical leadership. Cross-Functional Collaboration Collaborate with matrix partners across CHC clinical teams, along with other internal teams including product, data and analytics, and finance to ensure strategic alignment. Participate in cross-functional workgroups as a proxy for CHC clinical strategy, contributing to the design of new commercial programs and products. Develop executive-level communications to escalate key issues, opportunities or pain points to CHC leadership, along with recommendations for resolution. Analysis & Insights Analyze clinical and operational data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement in patient care delivery. Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for both clinical and non-clinical stakeholders. Proficiency in using data visualization and analytics tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau, Power BI, SQL, or Python) to develop dashboards, reports, and presentations that inform strategic decisions. Prepare executive-level presentations, memos, and updates on strategic projects. Monitor initiative performance and support continuous improvement efforts. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (e.g., MPH, MBA, MHA) preferred. 5+ years of experience in healthcare strategy, clinical operations, or related roles. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience working in a matrixed organization and collaborating across functions. Preferred Qualifications Experience in payer, provider, or integrated delivery system environments. Familiarity with value-based care models, population health strategies, or digital health tools. Exposure to strategic planning, business case development, or healthcare innovation. 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. For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of 91,900 - 153,100 USD / yearly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location. This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan. We want you to be healthy, balanced, and feel secure. That’s why you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k) with company match, company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and paid holidays. For more details on our employee benefits programs, visit Life at Cigna Group. About The Cigna Group Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we’re dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. 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. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process, please email: SeeYourself@cigna.com for support. Do not email SeeYourself@cigna.com for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response. 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. Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we’re dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

Responsibilities

The Healthcare Strategy Advisor supports the development and execution of clinical strategies to improve health outcomes and business growth. This includes conducting market scans, defining success measures, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.