The Cigna Group · 9 hours ago
Principal, Enterprise Clinical Technology & AI Strategic Initiatives – Cigna Healthcare - Hybrid
St. Louis, MO
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$142K/yr - $236K/yr
8+ years expThe Cigna Group is dedicated to improving health and vitality through innovative solutions. The Principal, Enterprise Clinical Technology & AI Strategic Initiatives will lead the clinical roadmap across technology and AI, influencing executive decision-making and driving clinical solutions that align with organizational goals.
CommercialHealth CareHospitalInsuranceMedical
Responsibilities
Serve as a strategic advisor across The Cigna Group senior clinical and business leadership, translating enterprise and organizational priorities into actionable strategies, including annual planning and initiative prioritization
Identify emerging trends in clinical care integrating AI, digital health, and other emerging technologies to inform business planning
Engage external industry leaders, prospective partners, and other thought partners for strategy development and benchmarking
Partner with business units, finance, and other operating partners to create and validate business cases, along with KPIs/success metrics
Create and iterate on high-impact presentations, analyses, and briefing documents for C-suite and enterprise committees, distilling ambiguity into structured, decision-ready outputs
Act as a catalyst for change, positioning The Cigna Group clinical team as a strategic growth engine within the broader enterprise
Support the program design and refinement of differentiated technology and AI offerings, tailored to specific clinical and business needs
Collaborate with matrix partners across Cigna business units, along with operational partners in technology and data and analytics to ensure alignment and execution
Ensure operational readiness and scalability of new clinical programs and services
Track and report on initiative performance, ensuring alignment with financial and clinical impact goals
Develop executive-level communications, including strategy memos and stakeholder updates
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required; MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred
Minimum of 8 years with progressive experience in healthcare strategy, ideally with exposure to top-tier consulting or payer/provider strategy roles
Minimum of 4 years in clinical settings (e.g., hospital, outpatient clinical services, etc.)
Demonstrated expertise in clinical innovation, product development, and emerging technologies in healthcare
Exceptional strategic thinking, problem-solving, and executive communication skills
Proven ability to deliver creative solutions to complex challenges
Financial acumen and experience with business case development
Experience working in a matrixed organization with strong internal relationship-building skills
Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex topics into clear, actionable insights
Preferred
Experience in a top-tier strategy consulting firm or in a corporate strategy function within a leading healthcare organization
Experience in clinical settings, including payer or integrated delivery system environments
Familiarity with digital health technologies and AI/ML applications in clinical settings
Benefits
Medical
Vision
Dental
Well-being and behavioral health programs
401(k)
Company paid life insurance
Tuition reimbursement
A minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year
Paid holidays
Company
The Cigna Group
The Cigna Group is a healthcare firm that focuses on providing hospital services and innovative solutions for better health.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
David Cordani
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Michele Berg
CEO Communications
Recent News
2026-01-06
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