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About Cigna
The Cigna Group is a global health company, rebranded in 2023, that serves over 185 million customer relationships across 30+ countries.
Cigna currently has
59 open roles
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Listed pay typically runs
$148,900–$205,800
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The Director Evernorth Pharmacy Analytics leads a team of analytics, data science, and research professionals to shape the strategic analytics agenda for Evernorth Pharmacy Solutions. This leader manages a portfolio of initiatives including forecasting, drug trend insights, and evidence-generation programs to improve clinical outcomes, affordability, and operational excellence across Pharmacy Benefit Services and Accredo Specialty Pharmacy. The role involves building advanced machine learning and artificial intelligence solutions, such as predictive models and recommendation engines, to enhance customer experiences and decision support. Key responsibilities include developing research publications, managing complex stakeholder relationships, and translating data into actionable business recommendations. The ideal candidate possesses expertise in pharmacy benefit management, real-world evidence, causal inference, and statistical modeling. They will utilize advanced analytics and quantitative methods to solve complex problems within the pharmaceutical trends and health services markets.
Develop and execute a strategic roadmap for analytics, intelligence, and research initiatives across pharmacy services.
Identify and prioritize high-impact opportunities to inform product strategy, investment decisions, and affordability programs.
Lead the design of program evaluations and evidence-generation studies using publication-grade methodologies.
Create drug trend insights, forecasting models, and market intelligence to support business planning and client strategy.
Deploy advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI solutions to improve clinical outcomes and operational efficiency.
Develop personalized experiences through predictive modeling, recommendation engines, and automated decision-support tools.
Produce high-quality research publications, white papers, and thought leadership content to establish industry leadership.
Build and mentor a high-performing team of data science and research professionals while establishing best practices.
What we're looking for
Bachelor's degree required.
Advanced degree in Analytics, Statistics, Economics, Public Health, Health Services Research, Data Science, Computer Science, Biostatistics, or a related field (preferred).
Minimum 10 years of experience in healthcare analytics, pharmacy analytics, health services research, consulting, or related disciplines.
Strong understanding of healthcare, pharmacy benefit management, specialty pharmacy, pharmaceutical trends, and health services markets.
Experience applying advanced analytics, forecasting, statistical modeling, machine learning, artificial intelligence, or related quantitative methods to address healthcare or business challenges.
Knowledge of program evaluation, causal inference, real-world evidence, experimentation, outcomes measurement, or related research methodologies (preferred).
Proven experience leading high-performing analytics, data science, or research teams within complex, matrixed organizations.
Demonstrated thought leadership through research, industry presentations, publications, market insights, or other externally facing contributions (preferred).
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