Regional Market Compliance Manager

The Role

The Regional Market Compliance Manager is a strategic leader responsible for driving regulatory adherence and operational compliance across multiple markets within a designated region.Servesas the primarycompliancecontact fortheir assigned market, managing compliance- relatedcommunication and matters with regionalleadership, Commercial General Managers (CGMs)and/or Senior Leadership.This role ensures compliance programs, documentation, and risk management strategies are implemented effectively and aligned with enterpriseobjectives. In addition to overseeing compliance execution, the Regional Manager proactively partners with Government Relations and Regulatory Affairs to influence regulatory frameworks and advocate for sustainable, business-forward policies that support growth. Success in this role requires deep regulatoryexpertise, strong leadership, and the ability to guide cross-functional teams while balancingcomplianceintegrity with operational agility in a highly regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the subject matter expert on state regulations within their region; collaborates with the Market Compliance Managers (MCMs) within their region and key stakeholders to positivelyimpactthe business.

• Develops, leads, and mentors a team of Market Compliance Managers within the designated region, ensuring alignment with corporate complianceobjectives, fosteringprofessionalgrowth, and driving consistent execution of regulatory and market compliance strategies.

• Accountable for ensuring that a designated primary contact for regulatory agencies within the region,wherepermitted,isestablishedand effectively manages relationships, coordinates inspections,and responds to inquiries.

• Coordinatestherequiredreportingandresponsestoregulatorsandseniorleadershipofmajorregulatory issues related to such areas as adverse events/recalls, unexpected changes to operation hours, product events/concernsand/or security.

• Develop and implement regional compliance strategies aligned with enterprise goals and regulatory requirements.

• Oversee the execution of compliance programs across retail and production operations within the region;identifycompliance risks and recommend solutions that balance regulatory obligations with operational agility.

• Ensures regulatory frameworks areestablishedand maintained to supportlicensingcommitments, product safety, environmental, andoperational standards.

• Partnerswith Government Relations and Regulatory Affairs tomonitor, interpret and influence regulatory developments, ensuring companyobjectivesare incorporated into evolving rules and regulations.

• Drive theidentification,creationand optimization of policies, procedures, and compliance frameworks to support operational excellence.

• Lead risk assessments and develop corrective action plans to address compliance gaps, partnering with stakeholders to implement solutions.

• Support mergers, acquisitions, and expansion activities bycompleting regulatory and compliance assessments, andensuring compliance integration during transitions.

• Lead productcommercialization efforts,including but not limited to product packaging/labeling reviews and/ortimelysubmissions to regulators; escalate process improvement opportunities to key partners.

• Collaborate on training programs to enhance compliance awareness and accountability acrossthe region andall levels of the organization.

• Prepare and deliver compliance reports, dashboards, andkey performance indicatorshighlighting trends, risks, andstrategic recommendationsfor the region.

• Conduct periodic site visits tovalidatecompliance practices and operational adherence; enforce accountability and recommend continuous improvement initiatives.

• Enforce accountability for compliance actions and provide continuous improvement recommendations to leadership.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or advanced degree, preferred

• Minimum of5years of experience in a compliance,operationsor regulatory functionina highly regulated industry such as cannabis, pharmaceuticals, alcohol, or tobacco preferred.

• Minimumof3yearsin 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 with internal and external stakeholders.

• Unassailableintegrityandethics.

• Demonstrated executive presence with the ability to remain poised, professional, and decisive ina high-pressure or complex situations.

• Proven ability to assess and prioritize risk levels, make sound decisions in high pressuresituationsand take calculated risks to advance businessobjectiveswithout over-reliance on legal or leadership guidance.

• Demonstrated ability to lead with empathy and integrity, while fostering professional growth through mentorship and continuous learning opportunities.

• Ability to travel up to 20%

Additional Requirements

• Mustbeaminimumof 21years ofage.

• Mustpossessvaliddriver'slicense.

• Mustpass allrequiredbackgroundchecks.

• Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in theindustry;includingbutnotlimitedtoemployeeidentification/badgingrequirementsinthe market they oversee.