Hybrid Associate Chief Counsel

at The Cigna Group

• Job title: Associate Chief Counsel
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior, Mid level
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Professional Certificate
• Location requirements: Hybrid, St Louis, United States

About the role

• Associate Chief Counsel leading a team of attorneys for pharmacy benefit manager's legal aspects. Advising on complex healthcare supply chain regulations and strategies with a focus on pharmacy operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead team of attorneys responsible for pharmacy network operations of PBM
• Lead team of attorneys responsible for supporting rebate, formulary development, and value based solutions business units of PBM
• Act as lead counsel regarding PBM product development strategy and support
• Advise on complex matters relating to the PBM supply chain organizations, including interacting with regulators, pharmacies, pharmaceutical manufacturers and other external parties on matters relating to the healthcare supply chain
• Assist business partners with developing and executing strategic initiatives and key projects impacting healthcare supply chain
• Analyze federal and state healthcare regulations impacting the PBM supply chain
• Develop strong relationships with business leaders involved with PBM’s network pharmacy and pharmaceutical manufacturer relationships

Requirements

• A minimum of ten years of legal experience, preferably in the healthcare law department of a reputable law firm with emphasis on anti-kickback, HIPAA, and other federal healthcare and fraud and abuse laws and regulations; experience with general business contracting; experience with pharmacies and/or pharmaceutical manufacturers or healthcare providers a plus.
• A minimum of three years of legal experience supporting PBM is required.
• Law degree from an accredited school of law.
• License to practice law in state of residence
• Strong critical thinking skills; ability to think strategically and advise the company.
• Must possess analytical skills necessary for competent legal interpretation.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate and collaborate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Superior writing and drafting skills
• Must produce top quality work product, have good attention to detail, the ability to work efficiently, prioritize workflow, meet demanding deadlines and manage multiple projects in a fast paced environment

Benefits

• bonus eligibility
• eligibility for equity compensation awards