Business Project Senior Analyst, Clinical Trial Solutions - Evernorth Health Services - Hybrid at Cigna in Morris Plains, New Jersey

Job Description:

Position Summary

Are you ready to step into a position that combines your communication skills, attention to detail, and unrelenting drive to help others? The Business Project Sr. Analyst reports up through Product Strategy for Intelligence Solutions product innovation. The ideal candidate is a resourceful professional who works well individually and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. As part of the Evernorth Intelligence Solutions team, which is the commercialization engine for data and analytics products for the organization, this position will coordinate between the dedicated sales, product, and operational teams as well as several other internal/external teams.

This role will plan and oversee projects to completion. These projects will develop and enhance products and services related to Clinical Trial Solutions.

Job Responsibilities

• Successfully work in an evolving and dynamic environment to understand key business objectives and maximize strategy of the product


• Simultaneously manage multiple high-profile/high-impact projects and drive the projects to successful conclusion


• Use the established project management tool to create project plans. Additionally, you will assess, monitor, evaluate and report on project plans.


• Complete additional required project documentation as needed, such as the project charter and communication plan.


• Keep projects on schedule and within scope. Ensure changes to schedule and scope are communicated and approved as needed.


• Identify project risks and issues and create plans to mitigate or address


• Serve as a point of contact for multiple teams across the company and ensure teams remain aligned and on schedule


• Make effective decisions when presented with multiple options for how to progress with the project


• Regularly communicate progress to all business partners from senior executives to front line employees


• Work with stakeholders to define and prioritize the Product Backlog (future work items)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field preferred or relevant work experience required


• Clinical trials, healthcare or analytics experience a plus


• Verified project management skills; ability to plan, manage, and complete projects, Project Management Professional (PMP) certification a plus


• Ability to manage project ambiguity and change


• Willingness to share opinions and take risk


• Excellent organizational skills, with strong attention to detail


• Self-starter who can manage time effectively and efficiently


• Ability to set priorities, manage multiple projects, deadlines, and stakeholders at one time


• Excellent communication (written and verbal), negotiation, and influencing skills


• Demonstrated ability to foster strong working relationships


• Demonstrate strong decision making skills and problem solving techniques


• Proficiency with MS Office programs including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote

If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

About The Cigna Group

Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we're dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process, please email: SeeYourself@cigna.com for support. Do not email SeeYourself@cigna.com for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.

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