Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Compliance Manager is responsible for monitoring standards and reviewing procedures to ensure that the organization is always operating compliantly, safely and ethically at the Connecticut locations and any future operational assets.

• Identifies potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk, recommends corrective action plans for resolution of problematic issues and provides general guidance on how to avoid or address potential similar situations in the future.
• Remains abreast of relevant industry-related federal, state and local regulations.
• Reviews compliance-related contracts in partnership with Legal and ensures company compliance to contracts.
• Working in collaboration with a direct report, participates and assists in internal department audits to ensure compliance and minimize risks (including but not limited to inventory, logs, SDSs, safety, QC/QA, etc)
• SOPs: Works with Operations’ management on ensuring that SOPs are up-to-date, binders are placed appropriately in the building and that training has occurred for employees
• Works with Operations to identify risks, ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and ensure loss prevention methods comply with privacy and other applicable laws. This includes conducting training and reviewing programs to ensure compliance, ensuring all appropriate OSHA plans are in place and documented properly, tracking training, etc.
• Provides reports on a regular basis or as requested to the Sr. Director, Compliance, AH regarding the implementation and ongoing results of various compliance programs (i.e., respirator programs, forklift certifications). Reports any violations and/or potential risks to management in a timely manner.
• Assist in any recall and/or health/public safety issues working with management team and Sr. Director, Compliance, AH to develop and execute a corrective plan.
• Maintain compliance with all state regulations and company policies and procedures. Ensures facility safety programs are current and compliant (i.e., fire extinguisher checks, eye wash station refills, etc)
• Reviews patient complaints and/or adverse events ensuring that all events are handled appropriately and on a timely basis
• Possesses full knowledge of all Hazardous Chemicals within the facility, Hazard Communication and the company’s Emergency Action and Response Plan - to assist Security in providing leadership to employees, as needed - in the event of any emergency.
• Works with the Sr. Director, Compliance, AH in training team members on the proper handling of Hazardous Chemicals.
• Possesses adequate knowledge of Electrical Safety and Machine Guarding
• Works with the Operations’ team and a direct report on batch release compliance testing and maintaining corresponding records.
• Coordinates with Security Management to ensure that all monthly logs and records are updated appropriately and on time
• Assists with regulatory submissions: new products, packaging/labeling, general compliance questions.
• Assists with onboarding and supporting new employees as it pertains to company (IScout) and state required compliance training.
• Able to travel to all dispensary locations on a bi-monthly basis to conduct audits.
• Conducts monthly, bi-monthly, and annual audits (all CT locations).
• Ensures all manifests are properly stored, reporting any discrepancies, as necessary.
• Collaborates on review of recommended packaging/labeling, advertising and marketing for compliance with applicable state regulations
• Possesses adequate knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
• Performs related duties as assigned by either the Sr. Director, Compliance and/or Operations’ management
• Assists with administrative reporting, as necessary.

Basic Qualifications:

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, health care or agriculture industries is strongly preferred; cannabis industry experience preferred.

Additional Qualifications:

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret government regulations, technical procedures, professional journals and general business periodicals.
• Ability to write reports, procedures and business correspondence with demonstrated technical expertise
• Present information and effectively respond to questions from management and customers / general public, as necessary
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and develop actionable solutions. Interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions and guidance
• Proficiency in using word processing, spreadsheet and email software. Proficiency with manufacturing and inventory management software.
• Must have strong communication, interpersonal, problem-solving skills and attention to detail, strong project management skills, ability to maintain confidentiality and indepth knowledge of state and federal laws.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively to carry out assignments to completion within the parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines and accepted practices.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Manufacturing and retail environment(s) involves frequent standing, sitting, and walking. Within the manufacturing environment, exposure to chemicals and laboratory agents is expected. Protective safety clothing, goggles, gloves, facemasks, or hat are required as needed.

Daily tasks require frequent use of eye, hand, and finger coordination for accurate typing and other tasks. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.