The Business Communications Senior Advisor is a senior-level communications professional responsible for leading strategic communications for complex provider negotiations, network-related issues, and other high-profile, sensitive business developments within Cigna Healthcare’s U.S. business. This role serves as a trusted advisor to network contracting, sales, business, and communications leaders, providing sound counsel in ambiguous, fast-moving environments while ensuring messaging is clear, consistent, and aligned with business and negotiation objectives.
In addition to strategic counsel, this role requires strong project management and execution, paired with the ability to develop and sharpen clear, compelling messaging for a range of audiences. This includes planning, coordinating, and managing complex communications workstreams from strategy through delivery, as well as strong writing and editing skills. The Senior Advisor provides structure and oversight across multiple teams, ensures priorities and sequencing are clearly defined, and helps move work forward efficiently in time-sensitive situations.
The ideal candidate combines deep experience in external communications and issues management with the discipline to manage multiple priorities, anticipate risks, and execute effectively. Success in this role requires strong judgment, exceptional writing and editing skills, and the ability to influence cross-functional partners to ensure communications efforts support broader business objectives.
Strategic Provider Network Communications
Issues & Crisis Communications
Project Management & Orchestration (Strategic Oversight)
Partnership & Relationship Management
Leveraging Technology
Required Qualifications
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 113,600 - 189,400 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.
At The Cigna Group, 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), 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, click here.
About Cigna Healthcare
Cigna Healthcare, a division of The Cigna Group, is an advocate for better health through every stage of life. We guide our customers through the health care system, empowering them with the information and insight they need to make the best choices for improving their health and vitality. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.
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