Regional Market Compliance Manager

Responsibilities

• Serve as the subject matter expert on state regulations and collaborate with Market Compliance Managers and stakeholders
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Market Compliance Managers within the region
• Manage relationships with regulatory agencies, coordinate inspections, and respond to inquiries
• Coordinate reporting and responses to regulators regarding adverse events, recalls, and security issues
• Develop and implement regional compliance strategies aligned with enterprise goals
• Oversee compliance programs across retail and production operations and identify risk solutions
• Maintain regulatory frameworks for licensing, product safety, and operational standards
• Partner with Government Relations and Regulatory Affairs to influence regulatory developments
• Optimize policies, procedures, and compliance frameworks for operational excellence
• Lead risk assessments and develop corrective action plans to address compliance gaps
• Support mergers, acquisitions, and expansion through regulatory assessments and integration
• Lead product commercialization efforts, including packaging and labeling reviews
• Collaborate on training programs to enhance compliance awareness
• Deliver compliance reports, dashboards, and KPIs highlighting trends and risks
• Conduct periodic site visits to validate compliance practices

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (advanced degree preferred)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in compliance, operations, or regulatory functions in highly regulated industries (e.g., cannabis, pharmaceuticals, alcohol, or tobacco)
• Minimum of 3 years in a leadership or managerial role overseeing compliance programs
• Proven ability to develop and execute strategic compliance initiatives across multiple locations
• Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks and experience liaising with government agencies
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
• Unassailable integrity and ethics