[Hiring] Vice President, Specialty Pharmacy Services @Cigna Healthcare

Role Description

As a strategic leader in Specialty Pharmacy, you will shape high-performing Specialty Pharmacy Management Services programs by driving operational excellence, strengthening financial outcomes, and elevating clinical quality for partners nationwide. This role blends deep specialty pharmacy expertise, collaborative leadership, and a passion for transforming patient access and experience in a rapidly evolving healthcare environment. Position requires 50% + travel.

• Serve as the organization’s expert on specialty pharmacy, accreditation standards, and compliance best practices.
• Strengthen internal and client-facing teams through education on workflows including benefits verification, prior authorization, patient counseling, and clinical support.
• Drive financial performance by optimizing revenue cycle processes, reducing leakage, and improving reimbursement outcomes.
• Provide strategic guidance on 340B capture models, payer engagement, and manufacturer collaboration.
• Support development of innovative service offerings and go-to-market strategies in partnership with product and commercial teams.
• Participate in client presentations and solution design efforts, ensuring offerings align with clinical, operational, and financial goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years of progressive leadership experience in infusion operations.
• Expertise in accreditation standards, patient access workflows, and revenue cycle management.
• Strong understanding of 340B program requirements and optimization strategies.
• Exceptional communication skills with proven ability to influence leaders and clients.
• Position requires 50%+ travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Advanced degree (MBA, MHA, PharmD) preferred.
• Experience supporting payer or provider-based specialty pharmacy programs and scaling operational models.

Benefits

• Annual salary of 108,200 - 180,400 USD / yearly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.
• Eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.
• Comprehensive range of health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs.
• 401(k) plan.
• Company paid life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• A minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and paid holidays.

Company Description

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.