
Distribution & Channel Manager, Wound Closure
Corza Medical · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $130,000 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Manage indirect commercial channels across North and Latin America.
- Drive portfolio performance and channel growth strategies.
- Serve as liaison between internal teams and distribution partners.
- Develop dashboards and analyze channel partner performance.
- Identify and onboard new partnership opportunities for expansion.
About the role
Distribution & Channel Manager, Wound Closure
At Corza Medical, our mission is to champion surgical providers with remarkable service and exceptional products that save time, money, and effort. We are a passionate team guided by our core belief that you should never have to choose between performance, value, and a quality customer experience. We are here to support you every step of the way.
Our Brand Promise
We deliver a collaborative experience by working directly with the surgical community to ensure you get the exact surgical tools you need at the right time and the right price.
- Remarkable service: A seamless, personal process designed around you and your needs.
- Trusted performance: Our product family is the result of years of experience championing surgeons and listening to their expertise.
- Outstanding value: No matter the surgical specialty, we deliver quality products for all markets.
Our People Promise
Excellence is our Specialty and what makes us successful is our people. We are committed to fostering a positive, empowering and growth-oriented environment where all team members are encouraged to share their opinions and ideas. That means you will work alongside an accomplished and highly collaborative team that inspires commitment to our goal in attaining excellence in everything they do.
Job Purpose Summary
The Distribution & Channel Strategy Program Manager is responsible for optimizing Corza’s indirect commercial channel across the US, Canada, and Latin America. This role serves as the primary operational and strategic liaison between Corza’s internal teams and its distribution partners, driving portfolio performance, commercial enablement, and channel growth. The Manager partners cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Quality, Regulatory, and Operations to ensure distribution partners are equipped, aligned, and accountable. This position plays a critical role in identifying growth opportunities, managing GPO/contract obligations, and maintaining the integrity of distribution data and rebate programs.
What You Will Do
- Distribution Management: Manage the full lifecycle of distributor item requests, partnering with Quality, Regulatory, Operations, Finance, and Marketing to keep the product portfolio current and refreshed. Oversee distribution returns, complaints, and contract pricing support. Collaborate with distribution partners to provide demand forecasting visibility to internal planning teams. Evaluate and communicate price changes within the market. Develop dashboards and recurring business reviews to monitor and assess channel partner performance.
- Commercial Enablement: Serve as the operational liaison between Corza’s direct sales representatives and distribution partners, facilitating connectivity, providing guidance on opportunity-specific pricing, and communicating product enhancements to distribution leadership. Collaborate analytically on commercial incentive strategies for distribution partners. Identify portfolio gaps and recommend strategies to optimize channel partner offerings.
- GPO & Contract Support: Develop dashboards and recurring business reviews to monitor GPO and contract partner performance. Collaborate with sales leaders to identify opportunities, risks, and challenges within the channel. Manage contract partner renewal cycles, ensuring timely execution and adherence to contractual obligations.
- Growth & Analytics: Identify, evaluate, and onboard new partnership opportunities focused on growth and expansion within priority surgical specialties; share market feedback with internal commercial and marketing teams. Monitor distribution activity for diversion patterns and manage associated escalation workflows. Perform tracing and rebate validation: identify anomalies within distribution tracing reports and validate the accuracy of chargeback reports.
What You Will Need
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Life Sciences, or a related field required. MBA or advanced degree preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in distribution management, channel sales, or commercial operations, preferably in the medical device or healthcare industry.
- Strong analytical skills with experience building dashboards, business reviews, and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Salesforce, or similar).
- Demonstrated experience managing GPO relationships, contract pricing, and rebate/chargeback programs.
- Excellent cross-functional collaboration and communication skills; proven ability to work across Sales, Finance, Operations, Marketing, Quality, and Regulatory.
- Familiarity with distribution tracing, diversion monitoring, and chargeback validation processes.
- Experience operating in US, Canadian, and/or Latin American commercial markets preferred.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus.
- Ability to travel up to 20% domestically and occasionally internationally.
What We Value
- Customer First - We deliver extraordinary experiences.
- Accountability - We do what we say.
- Integrity - We do what is right.
- Inspired - We love what we do.
- One Global Team - We before me, always.
Join us today and Excel@Corza !
Corza Medical offers a competitive benefits package including medical, 401K, vacation and sick time, paternal leave and other benefits. A reasonable estimate of the current pay range for this role is $110,000 - $130,000/annual.
Key skills/competency
- Distribution Management
- Channel Sales
- Commercial Operations
- Medical Device Industry
- GPO Contracts
- Rebate Programs
- Data Analysis
- Business Reviews
- Salesforce
- Cross-functional Collaboration
Skills & topics
- Distribution Manager
- Channel Manager
- Commercial Operations
- Sales Management
- Medical Device Sales
- Healthcare Distribution
- GPO Contracts
- Rebate Programs
- Business Development
- Channel Strategy
- Excel
- Power BI
- Salesforce
- US Market
- Canada Market
- Latin America Market
- Bilingual Spanish
How to get hired
- Customize your resume: Highlight distribution management, channel sales, and commercial operations experience, especially in healthcare.
- Showcase analytical skills: Emphasize experience with dashboards, business reviews, and tools like Power BI or Salesforce.
- Demonstrate GPO/contract expertise: Detail your experience managing GPO relationships, contract pricing, and rebate programs.
- Tailor your application: Align your cover letter with Corza Medical's values and mission, emphasizing customer focus and integrity.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your experience in channel growth, GPO/contract support, and cross-functional collaboration.
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the key responsibilities for the Distribution & Channel Manager role at Corza Medical?
- The Distribution & Channel Manager at Corza Medical is responsible for optimizing the indirect commercial channel across the US, Canada, and Latin America. This includes managing distributor relationships, driving portfolio performance, commercial enablement, and channel growth, as well as supporting GPO/contract obligations and maintaining distribution data integrity.
- What qualifications are needed to apply for the Distribution & Channel Manager position at Corza Medical?
- A Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Life Sciences, or a related field is required. Additionally, 5+ years of experience in distribution management, channel sales, or commercial operations, preferably in the medical device or healthcare industry, is necessary. Strong analytical skills and experience with reporting tools are also essential.
- Does Corza Medical prefer candidates with specific industry experience for the Distribution & Channel Manager role?
- Yes, Corza Medical prefers candidates with experience in the medical device or healthcare industry for the Distribution & Channel Manager position. Experience operating in US, Canadian, and/or Latin American commercial markets is also a plus.
- What is the typical salary range for the Distribution & Channel Manager position at Corza Medical?
- The estimated pay range for this role at Corza Medical is $110,000 - $130,000 annually. The final offer will depend on factors such as location, experience, and qualifications.
- How does Corza Medical foster a positive work environment for its employees?
- Corza Medical is committed to fostering a positive, empowering, and growth-oriented environment. They encourage team members to share opinions and ideas, promoting collaboration with accomplished professionals to achieve excellence.
- What benefits does Corza Medical offer to its employees?
- Corza Medical provides a competitive benefits package, which includes medical coverage, a 401K plan, vacation and sick time, paternal leave, and other benefits.
- Is travel required for the Distribution & Channel Manager role at Corza Medical?
- Yes, the Distribution & Channel Manager role requires travel up to 20% domestically and occasionally internationally.
- What analytical skills are important for the Distribution & Channel Manager at Corza Medical?
- Strong analytical skills are crucial. This includes experience in building dashboards, conducting business reviews, and using reporting tools like Excel, Power BI, or Salesforce to monitor and assess channel partner performance.