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Strategy and Business Development Principal, International Health

The Cigna Group

Strategy and Business Development Principal, International Health

full-timePosted: Aug 18, 2026Updated: Aug 29, 2026England Work at Home

Job Description

About Cigna Healthcare Cigna Healthcare is a global health services company dedicated to improving the health, well-being, and peace of mind of those we serve. With operations in more than 30 countries and jurisdictions and over 180 million customer and patient relationships worldwide, we are committed to helping people access quality, affordable care and achieve better health outcomes.About International HealthCigna Healthcare International Health delivers market-leading health and wellbeing solutions to individuals and employers across multiple businesses. Operating in more than 200 countries and jurisdictions, we combine global expertise, local insight, and innovative healthcare solutions to help customers access quality care wherever life takes them.As a growing and strategically important business within Cigna Healthcare, International Health is focused on driving sustainable growth, innovation, and exceptional customer outcomes.About The Role The role sits within International Health's Global Strategy team and reports to the Global Head of Strategy. The team oversees portfolio strategy, leads the strategic planning process, supports inorganic growth activities including mergers and acquisitions, and partners with businesses across International Health on their most important strategic priorities.This is a highly visible role offering the opportunity to help shape the strategic direction of a global healthcare business. The successful candidate will work closely with the International Health Senior Leadership Team, executives across our portfolio businesses, The Cigna Group's Enterprise Strategy team, and selected external partners and advisers.The role will contribute across the team's full remit, with a particular focus on strategic planning, strategy development, business partnership, and high-impact strategic initiatives.You'll Be Responsible For: Leading high-priority strategic projects that support International Health's growth, performance, and long-term objectives.Conducting market, competitor, customer, and industry analysis to identify opportunities, risks, and emerging trends.Developing insights, recommendations, and executive-level presentations that support strategic decision-making.Supporting portfolio strategy development and key planning processes, including annual strategy and business planning.Partnering with senior stakeholders across the International Health portfolio to evaluate opportunities, refine strategic priorities, and support execution.Evaluating growth opportunities, including strategic partnerships, market expansion, organic initiatives, and inorganic activity.What You'll Bring to the Role:Experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, corporate development, business transformation, or a related strategic discipline.Strong financial analysis skills combined with commercial acumen and the ability to develop robust business cases and evaluate performance.Experience assessing markets, competitors, customers, and growth opportunities.A track record of leading strategic projects from initial analysis through recommendation and implementation.Ability to influence senior leaders and executive stakeholders through clear, compelling communication.Strong problem-solving capabilities, including the ability to structure ambiguous business challenges, synthesize complex information, and translate analysis into actionable recommendations.Strong collaboration skills and the ability to operate effectively across a global, matrixed organization.Ability to leverage technology and AI-enabled tools to improve the speed, quality, and effectiveness of work outputWhy You'll Love Working Here Competitive salaryHybrid and flexible working environmentPrivate Medical InsuranceEmployee Wellbeing BenefitsEducational Development OpportunitiesOpportunity to work directly with senior leaders on some of the most important strategic priorities across a global healthcare organizationAbout Cigna HealthcareCigna 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.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: SeeYourselfEMEA@cigna.com for support. Do not email SeeYourselfEMEA@cigna.com for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.

Locations

  • England Work at Home
  • Scotland Work at Home
  • Spain, Madrid

Skills Required

  • strategy consultingintermediate

Required Qualifications

  • Experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, corporate development, business transformation, or a related strategic discipline. (experience)
  • Strong financial analysis skills combined with commercial acumen and the ability to develop robust business cases and evaluate performance. (experience)
  • Experience assessing markets, competitors, customers, and growth opportunities. (experience)
  • A track record of leading strategic projects from initial analysis through recommendation and implementation. (experience)
  • Ability to influence senior leaders and executive stakeholders through clear, compelling communication. (experience)
  • Strong problem-solving capabilities, including the ability to structure ambiguous business challenges, synthesize complex information, and translate analysis into actionable recommendations. (experience)
  • Strong collaboration skills and the ability to operate effectively across a global, matrixed organization. (experience)
  • Ability to leverage technology and AI-enabled tools to improve the speed, quality, and effectiveness of work output (experience)

Responsibilities

  • Leading high-priority strategic projects that support International Health's growth, performance, and long-term objectives.
  • Conducting market, competitor, customer, and industry analysis to identify opportunities, risks, and emerging trends.
  • Developing insights, recommendations, and executive-level presentations that support strategic decision-making.
  • Supporting portfolio strategy development and key planning processes, including annual strategy and business planning.
  • Partnering with senior stakeholders across the International Health portfolio to evaluate opportunities, refine strategic priorities, and support execution.
  • Evaluating growth opportunities, including strategic partnerships, market expansion, organic initiatives, and inorganic activity.
  • Competitive salary
  • Hybrid and flexible working environment
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Employee Wellbeing Benefits
  • Educational Development Opportunities
  • Opportunity to work directly with senior leaders on some of the most important strategic priorities across a global healthcare organization

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