Success Profile
What makes a successful Capture Manager, Government Solutions? Here are the top traits.
- Achiever
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- Goal-Oriented
- Persuasive
- Relationship Expertise
- Skilled Presenter
Culture

Play a key role
Set out every day to do purposeful and meaningful work. Manage the entire deal lifecycle of a customer and play a key role in how McKesson can advance health outcomes for all.

Collaborate
Join a collaborative, fast-paced, determined team that is dedicated to building excellent relationships with our prospects and customers.

Your expertise
The future of health starts with you. Your unique story, ideas and experiences are valued here, and we need your sales expertise to fulfill our mission of improving care in every setting.
Benefits
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Coverage you can rely on
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Health Spending Accounts
- Flexible Spending Accounts
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Benefits that go beyond your base pay
- 401(k) (U.S.)
- Pension (Canada)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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Support for total well-being
- Mental Health Programs
- Flexible Schedules
- Paid Time Off
- Wellness Program
- Education Reimbursement
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Flexible Work Environment
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Responsibility
McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care.
What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you.
Position Summary:
The Capture Manager for McKesson Medical-Surgical Government Solutions (MMSGS) is responsible for driving capture and proposal readiness from positioning and shaping efforts, to development and implementation of win strategies, through pre-Request for Proposal (RFP) activities. The Capture Manager will have the opportunity to work on high-visibility projects and drive business growth and success. The Capture Manager plays a pivotal role within the Enterprise Sales organization, leading large, strategic capture efforts, developing, evolving, and executing winning capture strategies that meet customer needs and values in the GPO, state and federal markets.
As a member of the Capture Management team, you will lead capture efforts to secure new or re-compete contracts, task order business, strategic contract vehicles, and national contracts. You will shape and win new business through a balanced focus on customer value, the competitive environment, and the business’ best interests. You will develop a capture strategy including identifying potential customers, completing competitive assessments, identifying teaming partners, and bid and proposal activities. You will contribute and integrate with a cross-functional team, consisting of field sales teams, proposal specialists, operations, technology, project management, public affairs, and sales leadership.
I2Care and iLead principles are mandated as this is a core value of McKesson’s foundational principles. Collaboration and key partnerships are required to drive alignment of customers and business synergies across McKesson, partners, associations and the Healthcare Industry.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Opportunity Identification:
- Identify potential business opportunities within the government sector aligning them with organization’s capabilities and goals.
- Interact directly with the sales team and customers to understand program specifics and gain insights into acquisition details.
- Build and maintain the long-range opportunity funnel and track targeted opportunities through all stages of the solicitation lifecycle.
2. Strategic Planning:
- Craft and execute comprehensive capture plans that outline the strategic approach to winning specific contracts.
3. Competitive Analysis:
- Conduct in-depth analyses of competitors to understand their strengths and weaknesses, enabling the organization to position itself advantageously.
- Presenting possible alternatives to increase the probability of program success.
4. Collaboration and Coordination:
- Collaborate with diverse teams, including business development, proposal writing, and subject matter experts, to ensure a cohesive and competitive approach.
- Partner with MMSGS leadership and Marketing to identify and execute in key market segments and channels to drive business growth.
5. Client Understanding:
- Gain a profound understanding of client needs, expectations, and the broader context of government requirements.
- Partner with the sales team to build intimate knowledge of the government customer.
6. Proposal Development:
- Play a pivotal role in the proposal development process, ensuring that responses align with client expectations and showcase the organization’s strengths.
7. Risk Mitigation:
- Identify and address potential risks associated with pursuing specific contracts, incorporating risk mitigation strategies into capture plans.
- Collaborate with sales leadership, legal, and product strategy to close response gaps in between contract cycles.
Qualifications:
- Strong attention to detail, and excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
- Has accountability to shape and win new business through a balanced focus on customer value, the competitive environment, and the corporation's best interests.
- Flexibility to work multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment
- 3-5 Years prior capture, proposal process experience, and or project management experience supporting government customers.
- Experience in developing customer value propositions, Positioning to Win Strategies (PTW), Win Strategies, and competitive intelligence
- Bachelor’s degree in a Business, Engineering, or other related field
- Degree or equivalent and typically requires 4+ years of
relevant experience
Key Competencies:
- Strategic thinking and business acumen
- Leadership and team development
- Effective negotiation and problem solving
- Results-driven mindset with a focus on financial and business performance
- Strong understanding of market dynamics and segment trends
- Experience performing or utilizing competitive intelligence and market research analysis
- Demonstrated ability to provide assessment/recommendations in the absence of complete information
- Knowledge of key competitor companies and their products
- Pre-proposal color team review facilitation and leadership a plus
We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here.
Our Base Pay Range for this position
$88,500 - $147,500McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer
McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age or genetic information. For additional information on McKesson’s full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.
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