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New Jersey · Remote OK

Clinical Program Advisor Pharmacist - Express Scripts - Remote (Clinical Operations)

Pharmacist 8.9 Work-LifeFull-Time

Listed compensation

$95,500 - $159,100/year

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · remote
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Job Description

Provides counsel and advice to top management on significant Clinical Program Management matters, often requiring coordination between organizations. Focuses on providing thought leadership and technical expertise across multiple disciplines. Recognized internally as “the go-to person” for the most complex Clinical Program Management assignments. Represents company externally and serves as conduit to educate and enable care coordination between stakeholders resulting in an optimal healthcare experience and customer satisfaction. Serves as clinical advisor to the sales organization, providing ongoing product and industry knowledge/education that positively influence cost, quality and customer satisfaction.

Essential Functions

Serve as business owner to necessary client work that involves Medicare operational and implementation benefits changes

  • Understand client's existing clinical benefit and business philosophy to help avoid unnecessary clarifications
  • Accurately capture and document clinical benefit requirements in collaboration with business stakeholders
  • Provide excellent customer service and act as a trusted client advisor

Work with internal partners to ensure all implications of requested clinical benefit requirements are vetted, understood and communicated as necessary

Provide operational Subject Matter Expertise (SME) to Clinical Account Executives/Implementation Manager (CAE/IPM’s), Client Benefit Administrators (CBA), Clinical Application Teams (DCRS, FRS, CRS, Criteria), Product Owners

  • Manages and tracks all requests to ensure timelines are met
  • Develop a deep understanding of claims adjudication system and associated clinical applications

Leads the development, preparation, and presentation of project plan including execution and delivery for each client(s) assigned

Participates and contributes in formal and informal training programs and professional development activities which may include taking, developing, and/or conducting sessions

Skills

  • Ability to multi task and communicate effectively
  • Microsoft office with a strong understanding of Excel and Access

Written and verbal communication (listening, feedback; translating complex ideas/processes), collaboration, analytical thinking/critical thinking, results-oriented and organizational skills

Must have the ability to work on multiple tasks, prioritize, resolve complex issues, and have strong project management skills

  • Ability to learn multiple internal reporting and analytic tools for client management
  • Provide project and administrative support to the team and escalate issues, risks, concerns as needed
  • Ability to manage timelines and meet tight client deadlines

Advanced problem solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively with other departments to create solutions and to resolve issues

Must be able to work under pressure and perform continual follow up in a timely manner in order to meet tight deadlines

Education and Qualifications

Current U. S. Pharmacist License, Pharm. D.

  • Minimum of 3 years licensure experience preferred in managed care or with previous PBM experience
  • Knowledge of PBM industry/Managed care/Value Based healthcare industry is desirable

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 95,500 - 159,100 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.

At The Cigna Group, 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), company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year, paid holidays, and leaves of absence. For more details on our employee benefits programs, click here.

About Evernorth Health Services

Evernorth Health Services, a division of The Cigna Group, creates pharmacy, care and benefit solutions to improve health and increase vitality. We relentlessly innovate to make the prediction, prevention and treatment of illness and disease more accessible to millions of people. 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 need a reasonable accommodation to complete the online application process, please email seeyourself@thecignagroup.com for assistance. Please note that this email inbox is dedicated to accommodation requests only and cannot provide application updates or accept resumes.

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.

Key Responsibilities

The Clinical Program Advisor serves as a subject matter expert providing clinical counsel and technical leadership to internal and external stakeholders. They are responsible for managing client clinical benefit requirements, overseeing project execution, and ensuring optimal healthcare outcomes through effective care coordination.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current U.S. Pharmacist license and possess at least 3 years of experience in managed care or pharmacy benefit management. Strong project management, analytical, and communication skills are required to navigate complex clinical applications and meet tight client deadlines.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Pharmacy operationsPBM industry knowledgeData analysisClient relationship managementMedicare operational benefitsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Access

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Program Advisor Pharmacist - Express Scripts - Remote (Clinical Operations) at Cigna Healthcare a 8.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Pharmacy — ranked against 7,775 active Pharmacy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Pharmacist Career Context

Cigna Healthcare holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 76/100, 64 active listings.

Of the 42 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 29% are remote, 48% have no call, 81% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Pharmacy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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About Cigna Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Bloomfield, CT
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, vision, dental
Well-being and behavioral health programs
401(k)
Company paid life insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Minimum of 18 days paid time off per year
Paid holidays
Leaves of absence