Senior Managing Counsel – Pharmacy Network Operations

The Cigna Group

. Lead and develop a team of attorneys supporting the pharmacy network operations business within the PBM organization .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • Missouri • United StatesSenior💰 $197,000 - $328,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in healthcare regulatory compliance, pharmacy network operations, and legal advisory roles, with a strong focus on drafting and negotiating complex agreements. Proven leadership in managing legal teams and collaborating with business stakeholders to achieve strategic objectives.

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Juris Doctor (JD)Active License To Practice Law10+ Years Legal ExperiencePBM Legal ExperienceHealthcare Regulatory Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Drafting Complex AgreementsNegotiating Healthcare ContractsRegulatory CompliancePharmacy OperationsCredentialingReimbursement StrategiesNetwork ManagementStrategic Legal AdvisoryHealthcare Fraud And Abuse LawsAnti-Kickback Statute

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsInfluencing Senior StakeholdersMentoring And CoachingCollaborative Team CultureStrategic Thinking

Industry Keywords

Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM)Healthcare Supply ChainFederal And State LawsHealthcare RegulationsIn-House Legal Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and develop a team of attorneys supporting the pharmacy network operations business within the PBM organization
Serve as lead legal advisor for pharmacy network operations strategy, initiatives, and business objectives
Provide day-to-day legal counsel regarding pharmacy network operations, contracting, reimbursement, credentialing, network strategy, and regulatory compliance
Advise on state and federal laws and regulations impacting PBMs, pharmacy networks, and the healthcare supply chain
Draft, review, negotiate, and provide strategic guidance regarding complex healthcare and pharmacy-related agreements
Partner with business leaders on strategic initiatives, business transformations, and enterprise projects impacting pharmacy network operations
Collaborate with internal legal teams, including regulatory, compliance, privacy, litigation, and transactional counsel
Develop strong relationships with senior business stakeholders and serve as a trusted advisor to leadership
Ensure delivery of high-quality legal support while balancing legal risk and business objectives
Mentor, coach, and develop attorneys while promoting a collaborative and high-performing team culture

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
Minimum of 10+ years of legal experience, with substantial healthcare regulatory and transactional experience
Minimum of 6+ years of direct PBM legal experience supporting pharmacy benefit management operations, pharmacy networks, or related PBM functions
Minimum of 3+ years of people leadership experience managing attorneys or legal professionals
Demonstrated experience advising PBM business leaders on operational, strategic, and regulatory matters
Experience drafting and negotiating complex healthcare, pharmacy, network, or supply chain agreements
Strong knowledge of federal and state healthcare laws and regulations, including Anti-Kickback Statute, HIPAA, and other healthcare fraud and abuse laws
Proven ability to think strategically, exercise sound judgment, and provide practical business-focused legal advice
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
Experience advising on pharmacy contracting, reimbursement, network management, credentialing, or pharmacy operations
Prior in-house healthcare legal experience supporting a PBM or health plan

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus eligibility
Long term incentive plan eligibility
Medical benefits
Vision benefits
Dental benefits
Well-being and behavioral health programs
401(k)
Company-paid life insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year
Paid holidays
Leaves of absence
Remote work option
Cable broadband or fiber optic internet service requirement for home working