Senior Managing Counsel- Pharmacy

The job profile for this position is Senior Managing Counsel, which is a Band 5 Management Career Track Role.

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Evernorth seeks an experienced, strategic, healthcare attorney to join the legal team supporting its sophisticated specialty and home delivery pharmacies, as well as various affiliates.  In particular, the successful candidate will lead a team of attorneys providing legal support across a variety of areas and topics, including pharmacy operations, product, relationships with payers, relationships with 340B covered entities and others, all while navigating a wide range of regulatory matters in a dynamic environment.  This role will also support strategic enterprise projects and involve 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 and serve as a strategic partner to multiple business leaders. The qualified candidate will have a minimum of 7-10 years’ healthcare regulatory or transactional experience with a reputable law firm or in-house legal department.  Knowledge of health care fraud and abuse laws and contract negotiation experience with a track record of moving deals forward are mandatory. Compensation will consist of competitive base salary, bonus eligibility, and eligibility for equity compensation awards.

Essential Functions:

• Lead a team of attorneys supporting pharmacy operations, product, payer relationships, and arrangements with 340B covered entities and others
• Provide strategic legal counsel on regulatory, operational and transactional matters involving our pharmacies and other affiliates
• Work cross-functionally in analyzing complex transactions to identify and navigate issues impacting the organization
• Support strategic initiatives and development of new programs and products
• Oversee outside counsel as needed

Qualifications:

• J.D. from ABA accredited law school/Bar membership required
• At least 7 years’ healthcare transactional or regulatory experience
• Experience with pharmacy operations, pharmacy contracting, and regulatory matters strongly preferred
• Experience in fraud, waste, and abuse laws, particularly the Anti-Kickback Statute
• Familiarity with the 340B Drug Pricing Program is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a team of attorneys in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Demonstrated ability to make prudent, strategic and pragmatic decisions while working well with others in a diverse team environment to resolve complex issues
• Ability to professionally handle and prioritize multiple contracts and projects in a thoughtful manner with advanced time management skills
• Collaborative, business-minded, and solutions-oriented approach to legal counsel
• Understands the importance of supporting business leaders to enable sustainable growth.

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 192,600 - 321,000 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 and long term incentive 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.

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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Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.