Sr. Advisor Strategic Intelligence at The Cigna Group

St. Louis, Missouri, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Competitive Intelligence, Market Insight, Strategic Intelligence, Data Analysis, Research Design, Insight Storytelling, Stakeholder Management, Financial Analysis, AI/Copilot Tools, Framework Building, Strategic Thinking, Communication, PBM Models, Specialty Pharmacy, Digital Health

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

The job profile for this position is Market Insight Senior Advisor, which is a Band 4 Senior Contributor Career Track Role. Excited to grow your career? We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply! Our people make all the difference in our success. About the Department Enterprise Strategic Intelligence, which sits under Enterprise Strategy, is responsible for managing the collection, analysis and distribution of competitive and market data that support the Enterprise, as well as the various Evernorth businesses. The competitive information is used to develop insights and create actionable information for all areas of the Evernorth organization including PBM, Pharmacy, Accredo, Health System Services, and Virtual Care. The group focuses on numerous PBM, Pharmacy, and Specialty Pharmacy competitors, as well as other industry players to evaluate all aspects of the health services competitive landscape. The information is also used to develop a deeper understanding of key healthcare service competitors (e.g., CVS, Optum, Carelon) and numerous niche competitors and disruptors to inform the strategic direction for the Healthcare Services business with the primary goal of ensuring organizational leaders have the market understanding they need to make sound strategic decisions. Position Summary The Sr. Advisor, Strategic Intelligence supports the competitive intelligence process and function within Enterprise Strategy and Evernorth. The competitive intelligence function will manage the collection, organization, and analysis of competitive market data to develop insights and create deliverables with actionable information for various areas of the organization. Functions of the Job Lead Competitive Intelligence (CI) research and analysis across Enterprise Strategy and all Evernorth businesses (with a primary focus on specialty and pharmacy LOBs), translating market signals, competitor actions, and industry dynamics into actionable insights for senior leadership. Work with internal stakeholders to complete ad hoc CI research projects, including research into competitor products, programs and other relevant competitive data, ensuring research meets the needs of the requestor and is interpreted correctly. Partner cross‑functionally with Strategy, Product, Sales, Clinical, Finance, and Government Affairs to align intelligence outputs with business priorities and upcoming decision cycles. Own end‑to‑end intelligence cycles, including hypothesis framing, research design, structured analysis, and delivery of executive‑ready outputs. Dissemination, analysis, and ad hoc modeling of competitor financial information, to include benchmarking and understanding of the implications related toto competitor financial trends. Ownership and maintenance of the Competitive Intelligence SharePoint site, ensuring documents, presentations, and other collateral is up-to-date and stored in an organized manner. Utilize AI/Copilot tools to accelerate research, enhance synthesis, generate competitive profiles, automate workflows, and increase insight accuracy and speed. Build repeatable frameworks, templates, and processes to enhance CI scalability across all Evernorth business units. Act as a thought leader in competitive intelligence best practices, insight storytelling, and the application of AI-enabled research methods. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications 5–8+ years of experience in competitive intelligence, strategy, consulting, market insights, or a related field; experience in healthcare, PBM, insurance, or digital health strongly preferred. Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to break down complex, ambiguous problems and produce clear, concise insights. Familiarity with financial statements required. Expertise using AI/Copilot tools to accelerate research, automate synthesis, enhance productivity, and build scalable intelligence workflows. Exceptional communication and storytelling skills, capable of producing executive-ready deliverables and presenting complex concepts in simple, strategic terms. Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and work effectively across functions in a matrixed organization. Deep understanding of healthcare market trends, PBM models, specialty pharmacy dynamics, digital health innovation, and payer/provider economics (preferred). Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred. 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. 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. Please note that you must meet our posting guidelines to be eligible for consideration. Policy can be reviewed at this link. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.

Responsibilities

The Senior Advisor leads Competitive Intelligence research and analysis across Enterprise Strategy and Evernorth businesses, translating market signals and competitor actions into actionable insights for senior leadership. This role involves owning end-to-end intelligence cycles, including hypothesis framing, structured analysis, and delivering executive-ready outputs, while also utilizing AI tools to enhance research speed and accuracy.