Living Well Health Center · 1 day ago
Senior Director, Network Development & Competitive Insights (NDCI) - Cigna Healthcare - Hybrid
Bloomfield, CT
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$177K/yr - $296K/yr
10+ years expCigna Healthcare, a division of The Cigna Group, is an advocate for better health through every stage of life. The Senior Director of Network Development & Competitive Insights will guide a national team in understanding complex data to strengthen the company's competitive position and support growth in the healthcare landscape.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Set the national vision for competitive intelligence and network strategy, delivering clear, actionable insights that strengthen affordability and market competitiveness
Integrate primary and secondary intelligence sources—including unit cost, network access, benefit and product strategy, reimbursement models, and emerging market disruptors—into enterprise decision making
Translate complex market dynamics into simple, compelling narratives that guide strategic priorities across national and regional partners
Drive alignment across National, Regional, and Enterprise CI teams to ensure a unified competitive intelligence strategy
Lead national assessment of competitive unit cost, leveraging transparency data, benchmark reporting, CMS/State sources, and emerging datasets to inform pricing and contracting strategies
Deliver market level competitive insights that give Pricing and Contracting a clear view of strengths, risks, and opportunities
Provide national expertise on network access, adequacy requirements, termination management, provider recruitment strategies, and alternative access solutions
Guide targeted research and competitive reporting that improves provider contracting effectiveness and supports affordability outcomes
Oversee standard and ad hoc reporting that is concise, accurate, consistent, and easy to act on
Build controls and dashboards that help leaders identify trends early and respond with confidence
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cost management efforts for the department
Ensure strong operational documentation, including training guides, job aids, and process improvements
Champion the use of automation, AI solutions, analytics platforms, and digital tools to elevate insight quality and team efficiency
Advance new methods of competitive intelligence gathering and reporting
Lead development of technology enabled processes that improve data accuracy, workflow speed, and scalability
Build strong partnerships with Contracting, Pricing, Network Analytics, Network Operations, Sales, Product, Medical Management, Compliance, and Enterprise CI
Remove barriers, resolve escalations, and ensure seamless cross functional execution
Lead and inspire national and regional teams through change, fostering a culture of innovation, inclusion, growth, and strategic thinking
Own the People Strategy for the organization, including talent attraction, development, succession planning, and retention
Develop a collaborative, high performing team environment that values diverse perspectives and continuous learning
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Minimum 7 years of leadership experience, including leading remote teams in a complex, matrixed environment
Minimum 10 years of managed healthcare experience
Minimum 10 years in competitive intelligence, provider contracting, pricing, network analytics, or network development
Deep experience with hospital and payer price transparency data and vendors
Strong understanding of consultant benchmark reporting (e.g., UDS discounts, transparency methodologies)
Extensive knowledge of managed care products, network design, reimbursement methodologies, and provider communities
Expertise in network adequacy, termination management, recruitment strategies, and alternative access products
Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions in complex situations
Strong understanding of primary and secondary sources of competitive information
Proven ability to protect proprietary data and represent Contracting Leadership on network and contracting exception requests
Ability to influence strategy and drive alignment across matrixed teams
Experience managing SOWs and vendor relationships
Excellent oral, written, and executive level communication skills
High proficiency with Microsoft Office and business intelligence tools
Experience leveraging AI and technology to improve quality, consistency, and efficiency
Preferred
MBA, Actuarial Certification, or Master's in Healthcare Administration
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
Living Well Health Center
LivingWell offers more time with a healthcare team member to discuss your unique health needs.
2-10 employees
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