Manager, Licensing and Compliance

Brief Description

Who We Are: Schwazze (SHHwahZZ) is a purpose-driven, vertically integrated cannabis operator. We are building a leading seed-to-sale company with best-in-class dispensaries and exceptional cultivation, manufacturing, and wholesale capabilities. Driven by a high-performance culture, we combine customer focus and data-driven insights to unlock the plant’s full potential and improve the human condition.

At Schwazze, you are not just an employee—you are part of a purpose-centered, performance-driven team where your contributions matter, your growth is supported, and your potential is limitless. We lead with integrity, connection, engagement, excellence, and empowerment, fostering a culture where people thrive, communities flourish, and the industry moves forward. These values define our commitment to creating a supportive, positive workplace while delivering exceptional customer experiences.

For more information, please visit our website: www.schwazze.com

Job Title: Manager, Licensing and Compliance

Salary Range: $80,000 - $90,000

Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Location: Schwazze Support Center | Denver or Boulder

Position Objective

The Manager, Licensing and Compliance leads the company’s regulatory affairs and compliance function, ensuring that all operations, products, and processes meet or exceed state regulatory requirements, licensing obligations, and industry standards across all jurisdictions in which the company operates. This role provides strategic oversight of regulatory submissions, license applications and renewals, inspections, audits, and corrective action plans while serving as the primary liaison with state and local regulatory agencies.

The Manager, Licensing and Compliance develops, implements, and enforces corporate policies, procedures, and protocols, ensuring alignment with evolving regulatory frameworks and industry best practices. This role provides leadership, mentoring, and coaching to internal teams, fostering a culture of compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement. By translating complex regulatory requirements into actionable guidance and operational workflows, the Compliance Manager ensures inspection readiness, mitigates organizational risk, drives regulatory excellence, and supports the company’s broader operational and business objectives.

Essential Functions

Licensing & Documentation (30%)

• 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.
• Oversee protocol reviews to ensure data collection meets regulatory submission requirements.
• Implement and maintain organized regulatory documentation systems and databases.
• Ensure all licensing, documentation, and operational procedures comply with state cannabis regulations.
  
  

Compliance Oversight, Audits, & Inspections (25%)

• Manage and coordinate regulatory inspections, serving as the company’s on-site point of contact, ensuring adherence to state licensing and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee post-inspection follow-up activities, including corrective action plans and regulatory responses.
• Lead scheduled audits to ensure ongoing compliance with regulations, internal policies, and company procedures.
• Analyze regulatory deficiencies, complaints, or inspection findings and develop corrective and preventive strategies.
  
  

Regulatory Strategy & Agency Engagement (25%)

• 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.
• Advise leadership and cross-functional teams on regulatory requirements for pre-market, pre-license, pre-inspection, and post-approval activities, including labeling and export considerations.
• Maintain current knowledge of regulatory changes and emerging standards, translating them into actionable guidance for internal teams.
• Oversee responses to agency inquiries, deficiency notices, or information requests to ensure timely and accurate communication.
  
  

Technical Review, Policy Development, & Training (20%)

• Lead technical reviews of data, reports, protocols, and documentation to ensure regulatory readiness, accuracy, and scientific rigor.
• Review and approve product promotional materials, labeling, batch records, specification sheets, and test methods for regulatory compliance.
• Develop, implement, and update SOPs, policies, and work instructions to align with regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Coach and train employees on compliance expectations, regulatory requirements, inspection preparedness, and internal processes.
  
  

Please note that the percentage allocations are a general estimate and may vary based on business needs and priorities.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Regulatory Affairs, Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, Business, or a related field required; Master’s degree or advanced certification (e.g., RAC, CCEP) preferred.
• 5–8 years of progressive experience in regulatory affairs, compliance, or quality assurance within highly regulated industries, including multi-state cannabis operations.
• Proven experience managing regulatory submissions, licensing, audits, and inspections, and serving as a primary liaison with regulatory agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply complex regulations and translate them into actionable policies, procedures, and operational workflows across multiple operational areas.
• Strong track record of developing and implementing compliance programs, SOPs, and employee training initiatives.
• Skilled in reviewing technical documentation, product labels, promotional materials, batch records, and protocols for regulatory compliance.
• Excellent leadership, coaching, and cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to guide teams across cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, and retail operations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel for data analysis and reporting, Word for documentation, and PowerPoint for regulatory and compliance presentations.
  
  

Working Conditions (Schedule, Environment, Travel)

• This role follows a hybrid schedule of up to two remote days and three on-site days.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED) badge in the state of Colorado.
  
  

Summary

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• EAP Programs
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Discount at all Schwazze Retail locations
  
  

Schwazze is committed to fairness and equality of opportunity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

To be considered for this position your application must be submitted by March 27th, 2026. If after said date the position is not filled, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.