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Manager, Strategy and Business Development

1 month ago

Dubai, United Arab Emirates Cigna Full time

Reporting to the Lead of Growth Strategy for International Health Business Unit of Cigna, this is an exciting position that will provide you with exposure to an established, ambitious and rapidly growing multi-national company. The International Health Strategy team oversees the overall strategy of the business and manages all activities linked to strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions, new market entry, key organic investments, market intelligence, planning and implementation of strategic initiatives and continued tracking of progress to the strategic plan.

While the position is Dubai or Singapore based, the successful applicant will need to work closely with teams and businesses across Asia, Europe and the US and be accountable to providing key deliverables for Cigna International Health’s future growth.

The role will provide the applicant with exposure across all aspects of the business and all levels of leadership in the business, providing a perfect career springboard into the business.

**Responsibilities**:
Support country managers, country teams and the Lead of Growth Strategy in planning and driving strategic initiatives, and assist in developing pragmatic solutions to strategic and operational issues
- Plan, coordinate, execute and monitor projects / tasks in the capacity of a project manager on key strategic projects (including both inorganic and organic) across International Health
- Provide advice and support to project partners on how project evidence and information has to be presented and reported
- Build and deliver business presentations to potential partner organizations and clients with the ability to help persuade and close business opportunities
- Produce regular market news update to be distributed to senior management
- Conduct independent research, as well as providing statistical and analytical support to local business units on research projects covering:

- Customer segments
- Products and services
- Competitor analysis
- Market entry strategies
- Regulations
- Industry trends and best practices, and others
- Develop and maintain close working relationships with country managers, senior leadership teams, project team members and relevant key stakeholders across all functional areas.
- Conceptualize new strategic initiatives built around or benefit from corporate, foundation, government, bilateral organizations or other partnerships
- Learn to use all insight and market research tools offered by the strategy team and be a point of contact for questions from internal stakeholders.
- Work closely with the International Health finance team and US Cigna corporate strategy and development team
- Any other adhoc and relevant activities required to bring the project to fruition

**Role Requirements**:
University graduate, or equivalent, with a minimum of 5 years work experience in any of the following areas: inhouse corporate development, investment banking or other areas of M&A

Experience in handling M&A projects from both the sell side and buy side a plus

Excellent understanding of insurance or healthcare industry with knowledge of insurance technical expertise (actuarial, accounting, distribution channels, product concepts) a plus

Up to date on current affairs, with a strong grasp of competition, markets, regulatory, demographic and political trends that could shape our business and industry over time

Strong project management skills with experience in cross-functional teams and ability to handle multiple priorities

Able to travel to extensively on projects, due diligences, integrations or to meet and liaise with potential partners and clients

**Key Challenges/Anticipated Changes in Environment**:
Flexibility to work with global teams and varying time zones effectively.

Ability to influence and challenge stakeholders with varying levels of seniority

Strong organization skills with the ability to juggle priorities and work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.

Developmental Value of Position

You should enjoy working in a team of high performers, who hold each other accountable to perform to their very best.

Confidence to deal with internal stakeholders and ability to work with a cross functional team.

About The Cigna Group
Cigna Healthcare, a division of The Cigna Group, is an advocate for better health through every stage of life. We guide our customers through the health care system, empowering them with the information and insight they need to make the best choices for improving their health and vitality. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

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