Strategy & Business Development Summer Intern

The job profile for this position is Co-Op/Intern (US Only), which is a Band 1 Professional Career Track Role.

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PBM Strategy Intern – Job Description

Looking for an internship program where you'll make a real difference – rather than just completing busy work? Then you've come to the right place. Cigna's Summer Internship Program is designed to assign you to projects that have a lasting impact on our business – which touches millions of people across the globe.

As an intern, you'll get an inside look at your desired field while working next to some of the best in the industry. Program activities include an executive speaker series, volunteer events, and career development workshops. Through the program activities, you will have the opportunity to network with employees across the organization and be prepared for a full-time career.

Title: PBM Strategy Intern

Location: St. Louis, MO (In-office at least 50% of the time with flexibility)

Position Type: 10-week Paid Internship (Full-time, 40 hours weekly)

About Us:

At Cigna / Express Scripts / Evernorth, we’re committed to shaping the future of healthcare by making it more predictable, effective, and affordable for our patients and clients. The Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) Strategy and Business Development team leverages market insights and competitive intelligence to drive operational efficiency within the organization. As an intern, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to projects that have a tangible impact on the healthcare industry, while gaining valuable experience, insights, relationships, and career opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Provide support to the PBM Strategy and Business Development team on special projects related to market insights, competitive intelligence, and business efficiency spanning cross-functional teams focused on improving health outcomes, driving organizational value, meeting our financial performance goals, and being the employer of choice in the industry.
• Assist in project management across various ad hoc or assigned projects
• Engage in project planning and execution, providing valuable input and assistance
• Identify process improvement opportunities and offer recommendations to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in a healthcare business environment
• Collaborate with team members to support sales enablement and enhance collaboration across the organization

Benefits:

• Structured relationship between college and employer, providing practical experience relevant to academic programs
• Opportunities to meet business and healthcare professionals
• Volunteer opportunities to make a difference in the community
• Career development and learning opportunities
• Networking opportunities across the organization to prepare for a full-time career

Qualifications:

• A self-starter who is eager to learn and acquire new skills
• Strong business acumen and analytical skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Effective time management and organization skills
• Ability to thrive in a sometimes sensitive, fast-paced, highly collaborative, executive-facing environment
• Strong relationship-building skills

Eligibility:

• Currently an undergraduate junior or senior studying business, finance, life science, or another healthcare-related field
• Prefer cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Candidates must be eligible for employment in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Are you ready to shape the future of healthcare? Apply now and be part of a team dedicated to making a difference!

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