Remote Senior Cannabis Compliance Manager (Seed-to-Sale)

Verano; Whitehouse Station (NJ); Remote; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Product discounts

Job summary

Verano is seeking a Sr. Manager – CPG Compliance to lead onsite compliance efforts and manage a team of state compliance leads across cultivation and manufacturing facilities. This role is primarily remote, with periodic onsite inspections and travel between facilities.

The ideal candidate has several years of regulatory compliance leadership in the cannabis industry, with experience in cultivation and manufacturing operations. Bachelor’s degree required; travel 50–60% of the time.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ cultivation/manufacturing compliance experience in cannabis.
• Experience with seed-to-sale software (METRC, BioTrack, MJ Freeway).
• Willingness to travel 50–60% between facilities.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement SOPs and compliance training for cultivation and manufacturing staff.
• Develop internal audit procedures for all CPG entities across states and localities.
• Conduct regular internal audits of facility operations and prepare reports for senior management.
• Track inventory and waste through seed-to-sale software (METRC, BioTrack, MJ Freeway).
• Prepare for facility inspections, regulatory investigations, and external audits.
• Review government audit findings and prepare corrective action plans.
• Assist with remedial actions to address gaps in facility operation compliance.
• Draft official communications and responses to regulatory bodies.
• Review and approve packaging and label designs for cultivated and manufactured products.
• Partner with operational leads to ensure record-keeping and security at every facility.
• Monitor changes to cannabis laws and guidance across states and municipalities.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

SOP development

Auditing

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

METRC

BioTrack

MJ Freeway

Job description

Verano is seeking a Sr. Manager – CPG Compliance to lead onsite compliance efforts and manage a team of state compliance leads across cultivation and manufacturing facilities. This role is primarily remote, with periodic onsite inspections and travel between facilities.

The ideal candidate has several years of regulatory compliance leadership in the cannabis industry, with experience in cultivation and manufacturing operations. Bachelor’s degree required; travel 50–60% of the time.