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The Cigna Group - Managed Care Leadership Development Program (MCLDP) – Early Career Full-Time AssociateAre you an aspiring business leader? Do you want to make an impact in the healthcare industry? Cigna’s Managed Care Leadership Development Program (MCLDP) develops future leaders through a two-year intensive rotational program through which associates complete impactful, business-critical roles while receiving professional development opportunities and career coaching. The MCLDP provides exposure to a diverse range of business units and functions. Associates drive complex projects and deliver valuable and sustainable results, supplemented by intentional and continuous growth opportunities. The result is an accelerated career trajectory within a Fortune 15 healthcare company.As an MCLDP associate, you will complete three rotations in different areas of The Cigna Group’s Government and Solutions business. The first two rotations are six months each; during this time, associates work to learn core business areas and skills. Following is a specialized one-year rotation in a specific department within The Cigna Group’s Government and Solutions business. These rotations will expose you to different business areas and give you the opportunity to lead and support key initiatives.In addition to these rotational experiences, the program will provide you with professional development opportunities, leadership experiences, career coaching, networking and mentorship, exposure to senior leaders, and a supportive community. In the MCLDP, associates learn and grow in a dynamic work environment and can explore a wide variety of career paths following the program.About Managed CareCigna Medicare focuses on “managed care.” Rather than keeping costs down by rejecting claims or reducing access to care, we provide value to our customers by engaging them in preventative care programs and on-going wellness initiatives. Working hard to keep our customers healthy by managing their care is one of the reasons that The Cigna Group has maintained the lowest medical cost trend in the industry over the past several years.The Managed Care Leadership Development Program supports Medicare Advantage as well as several other of The Cigna Group's businesses including Government Pharmacy, Cigna Supplemental Benefits, and CareAllies. As an MCLDP Associate, you will have the opportunity to work in any of these business lines.Why choose The Cigna Group's MCLDP?
Medicare Advantage is one of the leading growth and revenue engines of the entire health insurance industry
Working in the Medicare Advantage space trains future leaders to understand the complexities of operating in a highly regulated yet innovative environment
Managed care, which proactively uses whole-person health to reduce the cost of healthcare and improve the value of care provision, is the future of healthcare and a unique asset to this part of the industry
Unlike other healthcare rotational programs, the MCLDP allows associates to work in a variety of cross-functional roles, such as operations, strategy, marketing, finance and project management to create a robust foundation of dedicated work experience that generates leadership potential. Associates are placed in their first rotations based on business need and prior experiences. Subsequent rotations are driven by associate preference, business priorities, and manager input
Additional reasons include the following :
Improving the health and well-being of those we serve
Opportunity to explore multiple business functions and to learn new skills
Diverse exposure to our business areas
Ability to directly impact business results and our customers
Accelerated personal and professional development
Mentorship from program associates and alumni
Access to engage with company leadership
Engagement with collaborative community of associates and alumni
ResponsibilitiesExamples of Rotations Include but are not limited to:
Business Strategy – Identify go-to-market strategies and opportunities, build business cases, create roadmaps to guide executive decision-making, and prioritize strategic projects to enable growth and expansion
Clinical Quality and Performance – Build out and launch clinical programs and work side-by-side with providers to improve health outcomes and experience of care for customers
Pharmacy Operations – Develop internal protocols and testing documentation through analysis of data and policies to streamline delivery of pharmaceuticals
Compliance – Assess company protocols at state and federal levels for legal compliance and perform risk assessment of company policies and practices
Project Management – Develop comprehensive project plans, track project performance, and drive deliverables for new business-critical initiatives
Data & Analytics – Perform data analysis and create dashboards and visualizations in order to develop actionable insights to inform business decisions
Qualifications:
Bachelor's and/or master’s degree in business, Healthcare, Life Sciences, and Data Science
If your major does not fall within one of the previously mentioned fields, please explain in your cover letter why you are passionate about health services and interested in pursuing a career with the MCLDP
The program is designed for applicants who have either (1) graduated from college or (2) been discharged from the military, within the last two years
Prefer cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
Prior business exposure through internships/work experience
Demonstrated motivation, commitment, and willingness to seek other opportunities for excellence, in and beyond the classroom (i.e. campus organizations, community service, work experience, civic engagements, etc.)
Demonstrated proficiency of interpersonal and communication skills
Self-motivated and able to operate independently
Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Meaningful leadership experience demonstrated by driving results and/or leading change
A nimble learner with demonstrated ability to effectively adapt to new situations and manage ambiguity
Involvement in campus/community/work or other activities/organizations (member of student organizations, leadership positions, community service, civic engagement, etc.)
Proven interest in the health services industry preferred
Commitment to continuous learning and improvement
Willingness to relocate based on business needs and the ability to travel when applicable
Other Important Information:
Application Process: Applicants can expect to have their application reviewed within 10 business days. Candidates selected to move through the full interview process will have a phone call with our recruiter, and two rounds of formal virtual interviews and end with final round interviews taking place in Nashville on November 13th and 14th.
Location This role is located onsite which expects most work to be performed at the Nashville office location but may allow for some work to be performed at home.
Work Authorization: This position is open only to individuals who are eligible for employment in the United States and who would not require visa support including H-1B or CPT/OPT/STEM, etc., now or in the future.
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.About The Cigna GroupDoing 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.
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