Senior Counsel, Regulatory - Pharmacy Services

Senior Counsel, Regulatory - Pharmacy Services

The Senior Counsel, Regulatory - Pharmacy Services serves as the primary legal advisor on pharmacy regulatory matters across Evernorth's pharmacies, wholesale drug distributors, and private label entities. This role provides strategic and practical legal counsel on state and federal drug laws, leads responses to regulatory inquiries, complaints, and inspections, and partners with Pharmacy Practice, Compliance, and Product teams to proactively manage regulatory risk and enable business growth.

The position requires a strong working knowledge of the pharmaceutical supply chain, along with the ability to navigate complex, evolving regulatory environments and collaborate effectively with business stakeholders.

** KEY RESPONSIBILITIES*
* ** Regulatory Enforcement & Board of Pharmacy Matters*
* + Serve as lead legal counsel for Board of Pharmacy complaints, inspections, citations, and enforcement actions.

+ Review and approve written regulatory responses.

+ Advise on escalation risk, remediation, and regulator engagement.

+ Partner with Compliance and Pharmacy Practice on trend identification and prevention.

** Pharmacy Operations & Regulatory Compliance*
* + Advise on pharmacy licensure and operational compliance across jurisdictions.

+ Interpret and apply complex and evolving pharmacy laws.

+ Support audits, inspections, and regulatory inquiries.

+ Advise on regulations permitting 340B models, biosimilars and REMS.

** Shared Services, Central Fill & Emerging Models*
* + Lead legal analysis of shared services and centralized pharmacy models.

+ Evaluate state-by-state regulatory permissibility and risk.

+ Support regulatory advocacy and rule making responses.

** Legislative & Regulatory Advisory*
* + Provide legal interpretation of new and pending pharmacy-related legislation.

+ Translate regulatory requirements into operational guidance.

** Governance & Cross-Functional Leadership*
* + Serve as Legal representative on pharmacy and compliance committees.

+ Collaborate with Product, Operations, and Government Affairs teams.

+ Provide decision support across Legal, Compliance, and Pharmacy Practice.

** QUALIFICATIONS*
* + J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership

+ At least 8+ years of relevant legal experience (law firm, in-house, or government)

+ Significant experience in healthcare and/or pharmacy regulatory law, including advising on regulatory enforcement matters (e.g., inspections, complaints, or investigations)

+ Strong working knowledge of the pharmaceutical supply chain, including pharmacy operations, distribution, or related models preferred

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Experience with Board of Pharmacy matters, 340B, REMS, or similar regulatory frameworks preferred;
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+ Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal requirements into practical guidance

+ Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and provide pragmatic, business-oriented legal advice

+ Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with sound judgment and attention to detail

+ Self-starter with the ability to independently prioritize and drive work forward

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 177, 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), company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and paid holidays.

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** 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…