Senior Advisor, Policy Communications

Cigna is seeking an experienced public affairs practitioner who is passionate about improving healthcare affordability, access, equity, and innovation and ready to start making an impact.

In the newly-created role of Senior Advisor, Policy Communications, this individual will have a combination of healthcare, policy and communications experience and will be responsible for shaping, delivering and measuring policy campaigns aligned to the company’s business and advocacy goals. This highly-skilled thinker, writer and do-er will work within The Cigna Group’s Communications Team, while partnering closely with leaders from our Public Affairs, Marketing and Legal functions.

The role requires a motivated professional who is adept at moving from strategy to execution, can operate with autonomy, works well under pressure, and has proven strength in building strong cross-functional relationships with senior leadership and matrix partners.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Create and execute public affairs strategies, which will include :

Conducting environmental analysis of current landscape on relevant issues

Providing insights, ideas and solutions to support key policy initiatives and shape thought leadership initiatives

Crafting powerful and impactful messages and talking points

Testing and refining language based on stakeholder insights

Developing and deploying content strategies for target audiences (including overseeing / producing video, podcast and written content)

Cultivating innovative partnerships with media, clinical, patient advocacy, and / or academic organizations

Securing and preparing executive speaking engagements

Managing external partners and providing regular written and oral progress updates

Leverage cutting-edge data, analytics and AI platforms to determine campaign resonance, effectiveness and next best actions

Establish strong and collaborative working relations with internal stakeholders and external agency partners to anticipate issues before they arise and collaborate to develop plans to manage issues

Help business stakeholders appropriately assess risk of decisions and prepare for different scenarios and outcomes

Our Ideal Candidate Will Offer :

At least 8-12 years of experience working in public relations, political / policy communications, public / corporate affairs, or media relations within the healthcare and pharmaceutical policy landscape. Capitol Hill, state government, or trade association experience a plus

Deep understanding of health care and pharmaceutical policy and issues landscape

Evidence of keen insight into the integration between business and communications’ objectives

Strong writing and editing skills; ability to write for a variety of audiences across multiple communication channels and vehicles

Experience in crisis, issue and / or reputation management and issue monitoring

Ability to skillfully manage multiple projects, deadlines and deliverables

Experience working in a global, highly-matrixed, deadline-sensitive environment

Tact and discretion to work with confidential information and colleagues at all levels

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in communications, journalism or health policy