Regional Market Compliance Manager at Green Thumb. . Location: Remote. 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. . Serves. as the primary . compliance. contact for. their assigned market, managing compliance. - related. communication and matters with r. egional . l. eadership. , C. ommercial General Managers (CGMs) . and/or Senior Leadership. . . T. his role ensures compliance programs, documentation, and risk management strategies are implemented effectively and aligned with enterprise . objectives. . 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 regulatory . expertise. , strong leadership, and the ability to guide cross-functional teams while balancing . compliance. integrity 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 positively . impact. the business. . . . . . Develops, leads, and mentors a team of Market Compliance Managers within the designated region, ensuring alignment with corporate compliance . objectives. , fostering . professional. growth, and driving consistent execution of regulatory and market compliance strategies. . . . . . Accountable for ensuring that a designated primary contact for regulatory agencies within the region. , . where . permitted. ,. is . established. and effectively manages relationships, coordinates inspections. ,. and responds to inquiries.. . . . . Coordinates the required reporting and responses to regulators and senior leadership of major regulatory issues related to such areas as adverse events/recalls, unexpected changes to operation hours, product events/concerns and/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. ; . identify. compliance risks and recommend solutions that balance regulatory obligations with operational agility. . . . . . Ensure. s regulatory framework. s. . are . established. and maintained to support . licensing. commitments. , product safety, environmental. , and . operational standards. .. . . . . Partners. with Government Relations and Regulatory Affairs to . monitor. , interpret and influence regulatory developments, ensuring company . objectives. are incorporated into evolving rules and regulations. . . . . . . Drive the . identification, . creation. and 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 by . completing regulatory and compliance assessments, and . ensuring compliance integration during transitions.. . . . . Lead product. commercialization efforts,. including but not limited to product packaging/labeling reviews and/or . timely. submissions to regulators; escalate process improvement opportunities to key partners. .. . . . . Collaborate on training programs to enhance compliance awareness and accountability across. the region and. all levels of the organization.. . . . . Prepare and deliver compliance reports, dashboards, and . key performance indicators . highlighting trends, risks, and . strategic recommendations. for the region. .. . . . . Conduct periodic site visits to . validate. compliance 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 of 5 years of experience in a compliance, operations or regulatory function in a highly regulated industry such as cannabis, pharmaceuticals, alcohol, or tobacco preferred.. . . . . 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 with internal and external stakeholders.. . . . . Unassailable integrity and ethics.. . . . . Demonstrated executive presence with the ability to remain poised, professional, and decisive in a high -pressure or complex situations. . . . . . Proven ability to assess and prioritize risk levels, make sound decisions in high pressure situations and take calculated risks to advance business objectives without 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. . . . Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.. . . . . Must possess valid driver’s license.. . . . . Must pass all required background checks.. . . . . Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry; including but not limited to employee identification/badging requirements in the market they oversee.. . . . . The pay range is competitive and based on experience, qualifications, and/or location of the role. Positions may be eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program driven by organization and individual performance.. Green Thumb Pay Range. $120,000. - . $140,000. . USD
Regional Market Compliance Manager at Green Thumb