Senior Medical Director - National Accounts

Job Description

** National Senior Medical Executive*
* ** Role Summary*
* The National Senior Medical Executive is a visionary physician leader responsible for driving clinical strategy, innovation, and client impact across the National Accounts Organization. This role serves as the senior-most clinical voice for large employer clients, delivering high-impact clinical analysis, strategic direction, and thought leadership.

This position requires deep expertise in healthcare delivery, insurance, consulting, and health technology, with a proven track record of executive leadership in complex, matrixed environments. The ideal candidate brings a forward-thinking approach to employer health innovation, leveraging insights from clinical practice, industry trends, and enterprise capabilities to shape solutions that drive measurable outcomes.

** Key Responsibilities*
* ** New Sales & Strategic Growth*
* - Articulate Cigna's differentiated value proposition in health advocacy, clinical programs, and network solutions during finalist meetings and consultant engagements.

- Guide RFP responses by recommending innovative, client-specific strategies that reflect emerging healthcare trends and employer needs.

- Represent clinical leadership in consultant roadshows and strategic forums, positioning Cigna as a market leader in employer health solutions.

** Client Engagement & Retention*
* - Partner with National Account Executives (NAEs) to co-develop strategic clinical roadmaps that support retention, growth, and product adoption.

- Analyze client-specific data to identify cost drivers, population health needs, and program performance, delivering actionable recommendations.

- Serve as a clinical liaison between clients, account teams, and Clinical Operations to resolve complex issues and elevate the client experience.

- Support clinical audits and contribute to the development of corrective action plans and strategic enhancements.

** Enterprise Leadership & Innovation*
* - Translate enterprise innovations into actionable insights and training for account teams, ensuring consistent messaging and clinical excellence.

- Represent the voice of the client and consultant community across internal forums, influencing Product, Informatics, Marketing, and Clinical Operations.

** Thought Leadership & Industry Expertise*
* - Serve as a recognized clinical expert in national forums, delivering presentations and contributing to thought leadership on employer health innovation.

- Stay ahead of industry trends, including digital health, value-based care, and population health management, to inform strategy and client engagement.

- Build and maintain relationships with key consultants, health system executives, and technology partners to foster collaboration and innovation.

** Qualifications*
* - Board-certified physician in an ABMS-approved specialty with an active, unrestricted medical license.

- Minimum of 5 years of clinical practice experience.

- At least 15 years of progressive leadership in medical management, including roles in insurance, consulting, health systems, or health technology companies.

- Exceptional communication, analytical, strategic thinking, and interpersonal skills.

- Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed environment with a focus on results and innovation.

- Willingness to travel extensively to support client and enterprise needs.

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 10

Mbps download/5

Mbps upload.

For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of 242, USD / yearly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.

This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus and long term incentive plan.

At The Cigna Group, you'll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you'll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k),…