Senior Managing Counsel – Pharmacy Network Operations

The Cigna Group

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

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • Missouri • United StatesSenior💰 $197,000 - $328,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive legal expertise in pharmacy benefit management operations, including regulatory compliance, contracting, and strategic advisory roles. Proven leadership in mentoring legal professionals while delivering high-quality legal support aligned with business 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

Contract DraftingNegotiationRegulatory ComplianceHealthcare LawPharmacy OperationsCredentialingReimbursementStrategic Legal AdviceTransactional ExperienceHealthcare Fraud and Abuse Laws

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsInfluencing Senior StakeholdersMentoringTeam LeadershipCollaborative Culture Promotion

Industry Keywords

Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM)Healthcare Supply ChainAnti-Kickback StatuteHIPAAState and Federal LawsBusiness TransformationEnterprise ProjectsLegal CounselHigh-Performing TeamLegal Risk Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and develop a team of attorneys supporting pharmacy network operations within the PBM organization
Serve as lead legal advisor for pharmacy network operations strategy, initiatives, and business objectives
Provide day-to-day legal counsel on pharmacy network operations, contracting, reimbursement, credentialing, network strategy, and regulatory compliance
Advise on state and federal laws and regulations affecting PBMs, pharmacy networks, and the healthcare supply chain
Draft, review, negotiate, and provide strategic guidance on complex healthcare and pharmacy-related agreements
Partner with business leaders on strategic initiatives, business transformations, and enterprise projects affecting pharmacy network operations
Collaborate with regulatory, compliance, privacy, litigation, and transactional legal teams
Build relationships with senior business stakeholders and advise leadership
Deliver high-quality legal support while balancing legal risk and business objectives
Mentor, coach, and develop attorneys while promoting a collaborative, 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
For home working, cable broadband or fiber optic internet service with at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload

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 arrangement
Tobacco-free policy