Senior Regulatory Affairs & Compliance Leader

Delta; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Beverages seeks a senior Regulatory Affairs & Compliance leader to own multi-state filings, labeling validation, and marketing-claims governance for hemp-derived beverages.

You will partner with the Chief Strategy Officer and outside counsel, building audit-ready systems and a scalable compliance function as the business expands across jurisdictions. The role requires hands-on execution, risk assessment, and clear cross-functional communication to enable compliant product launches.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in regulatory or compliance roles in alcohol, hemp/cannabis, dietary supplements, or regulated food and beverage
• 3+ years as the senior-most compliance authority or equivalent scope
• Have personally owned multi-state filings and registrations
• Have personally cleared product labels prior to production
• Have ended or materially changed a marketing claim before launch, and can explain the call
• Working knowledge of both cannabis/hemp regulation and FDA food and labeling requirements; deep in one and credible in the other is acceptable
• Comfortable working with outside counsel without becoming dependent
• Have made consequential judgment calls without clear precedent

Responsibilities

• Own multi-state filings and registrations across active jurisdictions
• Validate THC disclosures, warnings, symbols, and label requirements
• Review marketing claims before launch across channels
• Maintain a live compliance calendar with deadlines and owners
• Collaborate with outside counsel and internal teams to resolve regulatory issues
• Lead recall readiness, traceability, and adverse event processes

Skills

Regulatory leadership

Multi-state filings

Labeling compliance

FDA labeling knowledge

Job description

Delta Beverages seeks a senior Regulatory Affairs & Compliance leader to own multi-state filings, labeling validation, and marketing-claims governance for hemp-derived beverages.

You will partner with the Chief Strategy Officer and outside counsel, building audit-ready systems and a scalable compliance function as the business expands across jurisdictions. The role requires hands-on execution, risk assessment, and clear cross-functional communication to enable compliant product launches.