Market Medical Executive

This role is WAH/Flex which allows most work to be performed at home. Employees must be fully vaccinated if they choose to come onsite. 

This role requires travel. You will need to be fully vaccinated in order to travel & meet the requirements for this position. 

Position Summary: This position is for the quality and statutory medical director for a given market. The Market Medical Executive (MME) role is viewed as the clinical leader by both internal and external partners. The MME drives key business and clinical initiatives through consultative interactions to achieve total medical cost competitiveness, profitable membership growth through retention and new sales, and innovative solutions which are aligned with the local market’s priorities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Contributes to growth and persistency through strategic collaboration with market leaders, sales, and account management

Serves as the clinical expert with customers, clients and producers

Couples data analysis with clinical insights to drive consumer engagement and affordability

Recognizes new opportunities based on market and national clinical and business trends and partners with cross-functional matrix partners to bring solutions to the market

Leads medical action strategy planning, development and execution of local market affordability goals

Collaborates with the market teams and provider community to achieve the quadruple aim and become the partner of choice

Supports market and regional provider and contracting staff with clinical expertise for the development and execution of value-based and other contracting initiatives

Initiates, fosters and leverages existing external partnerships with individual vendors, providers and C-suite relationships

Develops and motivates internal, cross-functional teams to achieve market targets

Influences improvement in clinical operations processes, organizational strategy and innovation in healthcare connecting the voice of the provider by surveys, advisory councils and other forums to ensure bi-directional customer and provider feedback

Participates in special projects as the market-facing clinical expert to develop strategic solutions and actions focused on key business initiatives.

Prioritizes time on what’s important, acting in a timely manner, particularly in a dynamic and ambiguous environment

Evolves with changing needs in the market

QUALIFICATIONS:

Active and unrestricted Medical License in State

Current Board Certification; primary care preferred

Minimum 5 years of clinical practice experience

At least 3 years of experience in a healthcare business environment and/or Health Plan

Location: Denver, Colorado

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Demonstrated leadership, problem solving and follow-through skills

Proven ability to function in a heavily matrixed, diverse and inclusive organization

Track record of results reflecting strategic and tactical solutions

Strong relationship building and influencing skills

Ability to convey complex information in an understandable way to various audiences

Strong analytical skills and problem solving skills

Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple priorities simultaneously

Demonstrated aptitude to learn on the fly and acquire new skills, such as business and financial acumen

For this position in Colorado, we anticipate offering an annual salary of $208,300 - $347,200, depending on relevant factors, including experience.

This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus and long term incentive plan.

Helping our customers achieve healthier, more secure lives is at the heart of what we do. While you take care of our customers, we’ll take care of you through a comprehensive benefits program that helps you be at your best. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and best in class 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 dozens of corporate discounts on essentials you use every day. For more details on our employee benefits programs, please visit the “Life at Cigna” tab on our careersite: www.cigna.com/careers

About Cigna

Cigna Corporation exists to improve lives. We are a global health service company dedicated to improving the health, well-being and peace of mind of those we serve. Together, with colleagues around the world, we aspire to transform health services, making them more affordable and accessible to millions. Through our unmatched expertise, bold action, fresh ideas and an unwavering commitment to patient-centered care, we are a force of health services innovation. When you work with us, or one of our subsidiaries, you’ll enjoy meaningful career experiences that enrich people’s lives. What difference will you make?

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.

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