Manager, Licensing and Compliance

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, review, and submission of regulatory filings, license applications, renewals, and amendments to state-specific regulatory authorities across all operating jurisdictions.
• Determine required regulatory submissions or internal documentation for proposed operational or product changes, in collaboration with Legal and cross-functional teams.
• Ensure technical files, regulatory dossiers, and supporting documentation are accurate, complete, and audit-ready.
• Manage and coordinate regulatory inspections, serving as the company’s on-site point of contact, ensuring adherence to state licensing and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as a primary liaison with state and local regulatory agencies, managing pre-submission strategies, regulatory pathways, compliance requirements, and clarification or follow-up for submissions under review.
• Lead technical reviews of data, reports, protocols, and documentation to ensure regulatory readiness, accuracy, and scientific rigor.
• Develop, implement, and update SOPs, policies, and work instructions to align with regulatory requirements and best practices.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of state cannabis regulations and industry standards
• Experience in regulatory affairs, compliance, or a related field
• Excellent leadership, mentoring, and coaching skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate complex regulatory requirements into actionable guidance and operational workflows
• Strong organizational and project management skills

Benefits & Perks

• Salary Range: $80,000 - $90,000
• Full-Time, Exempt position
• Opportunity to work with a purpose-driven, vertically integrated cannabis operator
• High-performance culture with a focus on customer focus and data-driven insights
• Supportive, positive workplace with opportunities for growth and development

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