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Sales & Contracting
Development Program

NOTICE: Recruiting for the 2026–2027 season will kick off soon! In the meantime, check out our events page to see if we’ll be visiting your campus. 
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The Sales and Contracting Development Program (SCDP) is a rigorous, multi-week training initiative designed specifically for early career professionals. This immersive program builds essential skills in business acumen, negotiation, and relationship management—empowering participants to make an impact in delivering high-quality, affordable healthcare.

How to Get Started in the SCDP

Full-time:

The SCDP is offered as a full-time experience. The program features two strategic tracks within Cigna Healthcare: the Sales Track and the Network Track. As a member of this program, you'll learn how to navigate the first steps of your career, while being provided the support, training, and resources needed to transition into a full-time role as a client and provider-facing New Business, Existing Business and Network Contracting professional.

Program Details

Recruiting for the SCDP begins in August and ends with final interviews in November.

Locations are market aligned and vary year-over-year. Past office alignments have included:

Nashville, TN
New York, NY
Morristown, NJ
Bloomfield, CT
Charlotte, NC
Denver, CO
Plano, TX

The SCDP is a 12-week onboarding program from July-September with participants graduating into field experiences in the office or market they're  hired into.

We're looking for early career candidates with a bachelor’s degree in Business, Healthcare, Finance, Operations Management or related field. Candidates should be self-motivated, solutions oriented and hungry to learn and develop their skills.


What sets the SCDP apart?

SCDP goes beyond onboarding—combining hands-on learning, structured support, and a direct path into a sales role to help you confidently start your career in healthcare.

A True Career Launchpad

SCDP is more than onboarding—it’s a structured early-career experience designed to build a strong foundation for long-term success in healthcare sales.

Built-In Support from Day One

You’ll join a dedicated cohort and receive consistent guidance from program leaders, so you’re supported every step of the way—not navigating it alone.

Early Exposure to the Business

Through interactions with leaders, alumni, and real field experiences, you’ll gain a clear understanding of how the business operates early in your career.

Direct Path to Your Sales Role

Everything you learn is tied to a defined sales role in your market—so you’re building skills that translate directly into your next step.

Lauren's Career Journey

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2022:
Sales & Development Intern

Lauryn began her career as a Sales Enablement Intern supporting the Sales and Network Academies, where her experience sparked a strong interest in pursuing a career in sales.
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2023:
Sales & Development Associate

During this time, she completed rotations across sales support, account analysis, and underwriting. She became one of the first Sales Academy alumni to transition into supplemental health.
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Current:
Regional Health Account Executive

Lauryn quickly excelled in a dual-focused Account Executive role managing both new and existing business and earned Gold Circle recognition in her first year by exceeding 100% of her sales target.
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