Regional Market Compliance Manager

About this role

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 .