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.  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