Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Awards
Timeline
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Allison Akin

Elk Point

Summary

Experienced professional and business leader with a strategic mindset and a track record of driving organizational success. Demonstrated expertise in team management, cross-functional collaboration, and process optimization, always with a keen focus on achieving tangible results. Proven ability to navigate complex challenges, foster a culture of accountability, and adapt to evolving business needs. Recognized for strong decision-making skills, effective communication, and building high-performing teams.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Program Senior Manager

Cigna
09.2014 - Current


  • March 2024 – Present: Managed managers, individual contributors, and three offshore vendors for the Clinical Criteria Operations team
  • March 2020 – February 2024: Oversaw managers and individual contributors for three teams—Clinical Implementation Managers, Clinical Implementation Analysts, and Clinical Criteria Operations
  • September 2014 – February 2020: managed individual contributors on the Clinical Implementation Managers and Clinical Implementation Analysts teams
  • Directed a team who implemented HVAC business solutions into Cigna's UM intake tools and adjudication systems to ensure timely and consistent integration
  • Improved processes and enhanced both customer and provider experiences by fostering effective cross-functional collaboration
  • Planned and executed initiatives with technical and business stakeholders; managed projects affecting teams
  • Developed a strategic pipeline and forecast for Cigna Criteria while designing quality and training initiatives for continuous improvement
  • Guided change management initiatives, managed workflow for criteria implementation tasks, and coordinated comprehensive reporting and quality assurance activities
  • Directed resource allocation, maintained communication channels between departments, and oversaw annual budgeting and forecasting


PSC Clinical Pharmacist

Cigna Pharmacy Service Center
05.2012 - 09.2014


  • Managed the end-to-end process of drug coverage policy implementation into the Criteria Manual and PAHub, ensuring compliance with URAC guidelines and state mandates
  • Conducted strategic planning for PAHub rules builds, supporting necessary system transformations or upgrades
  • Served as the subject matter expert (SME) for drug coverage policy implementation cross functionally
  • Introduced efficiencies through available tools and data, reducing unnecessary Argus edits and optimizing PAHub performance
  • Developed job aids, training materials, and provided coaching to frontline staff and clinical pharmacists


PSC Staff Pharmacist

Cigna Pharmacy Service Center
09.2007 - 05.2012

Clinical PSC Pharmacist

Cigna Tel-Drug
05.2006 - 08.2007

Specialty Pharmacist

Cigna Tel-Drug
01.2005 - 05.2006

Staff Pharmacist

Lewis Drug
05.2003 - 01.2005

Education

Pharm D -

South Dakota State University
05.2003

BS - Pharmaceutical Science

South Dakota State University
05.2001

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Reporting
  • Operational Management
  • People Management
  • Problem-Solving
  • Process Improvement
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Quality assurance
  • Change management
  • Effective communication
  • Team building

Accomplishments

  • Drove a 142% increase in team productivity by implementing Wrike, a workflow management tool, streamlining operations and enhancing collaboration.
  • Achieved a 50% reduction in turnaround time (TAT) by introducing team performance metrics and fostering accountability across processes.
  • Led and supervised a diverse organization of over 60 team members, including both onshore and offshore teams, ensuring seamless integration and performance alignment.
  • Directed the successful execution of Cigna’s reimplementation project for formulary, UM, and coverage, navigating complex challenges to deliver measurable improvements.
  • Unified two separate teams under one cohesive leadership structure, promoting collaboration and optimizing resource allocation.

Awards

  • Cigna Quarterly Champion, 2012
  • Leading with an Enterprise Mindset, 09/21

Timeline

Clinical Program Senior Manager

Cigna
09.2014 - Current

PSC Clinical Pharmacist

Cigna Pharmacy Service Center
05.2012 - 09.2014

PSC Staff Pharmacist

Cigna Pharmacy Service Center
09.2007 - 05.2012

Clinical PSC Pharmacist

Cigna Tel-Drug
05.2006 - 08.2007

Specialty Pharmacist

Cigna Tel-Drug
01.2005 - 05.2006

Staff Pharmacist

Lewis Drug
05.2003 - 01.2005

BS - Pharmaceutical Science

South Dakota State University

Pharm D -

South Dakota State University
Allison Akin