National Senior Medical Executive

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.

In addition to direct client engagement, the Senior Medical Executive leads a team of National Medical Executives, ensuring consistent, high-quality clinical support and strategic alignment across the enterprise.

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

• Lead the team of National Medical Executives, providing mentorship, strategic guidance, and performance oversight.

• 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.

• Assign strategic initiatives and special projects to team members based on enterprise priorities and client needs.

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-bas...