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