Counsel - Specialty Pharmacy And Distribution

This role will provide legal services and advice to multiple entities within our specialty organization, including day-to-day support for contracting and negotiations. It will also include work on strategic enterprise projects and significant engagement with business and legal colleagues throughout the organization. The qualified candidate must possess an ability to develop a detailed understanding of complex business operations and interdependencies in a fast-paced environment, and should have a minimum of four to five years' healthcare regulatory or transactional experience with a reputable law firm or in-house legal department. Knowledge of health care fraud and abuse laws, contract negotiation experience and the ability to provide timely, practical guidance while effectively managing multiple competing priorities are required. Compensation will consist of competitive base salary and bonus eligibility and will be based on a candidate?s knowledge and experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide day to day legal counseling on strategic, operational and transactional matters involving specialty pharmacy, wholesale/distribution and other topics.
• Negotiate and handle a variety of complex contracts, including with pharmaceutical manufacturers and other entities.
• Engage and manage outside counsel and internal colleagues as necessary to respond to legal questions and contracting issues.
• Work cross-functionally in analyzing complex transactions and legal issues impacting the specialty organization.
• Provide support to other legal team members as needed to manage complex legal matters.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• J.D. required from an accredited law school/Bar membership required.
• Licensed to practice law in the candidate?s state.
• 4+years of health care transactional or regulatory experience, preferably in the health care law department of a reputable law firm with experience in health care business contracting and advising; experience with pharmaceutical manufacturers or health care providers.
• Must use sound judgment to make decisions, communicate effectively verbally and in writing, and work well with others in a diverse team environment to resolve complex issues.
• Must possess strong analytical, written, and oral communication skills.
• Must be organized to professionally handle multiple contracts and projects in a fast-paced, demanding work environment.

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 132,700 - 221,100 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.

We want you to be healthy, balanced, and feel secure. That?s why 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) with company match, company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and paid holidays. For more details on our employee benefits programs, visit Life at Cigna Group.

About The Cigna Group

Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we?re dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. 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 require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process, please email: SeeYourself@cigna.com for support. Do not email SeeYourself@cigna.com for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.

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.