Compliance Manager

Curaleaf•Fargo, ND

5d•$80,000 - $110,000

About The Position

At Curaleaf, we’re redefining the cannabis industry with a strong commitment to quality, expertise, and innovation. As a leading global cannabis provider, our brands—including Curaleaf, Select, and Grassroots—offer premium products and services in both medical and adult-use markets. Join us at Curaleaf to be part of a high-growth, purpose-driven company that champions corporate social responsibility through our Rooted in Good initiative, supporting community outreach and positive change. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, drive innovation, and help shape the future of cannabis. Title: Compliance Manager Location: Fargo, ND (Relocation may be provided for the right candidate) Job Type: Full Time | Exempt Who You Are: You’re a collaborative operations-minded compliance professional who thrives in a fast-moving, highly regulated environment. You know how to build strong partnerships across Operations, Cultivation, Manufacturing, and Quality to keep workflows running smoothly and aligned with regulatory expectations. You’re comfortable navigating ambiguity, communicating with leaders at all levels, and serving as a reliable resource for cross-functional teams. You bring a proactive, solutions-focused approach to maintaining strong regulatory practices, strengthening quality systems, and supporting consistent standards across processing and manufacturing. You take ownership, solve problems early, and help teams move with clarity and confidence—ultimately influencing a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. What You’ll Do: As a Compliance Manager at Curaleaf, you’ll support daily cultivation and processing operations while ensuring the site consistently meets state regulations, internal standards, and quality expectations. You’ll partner closely with Operations, Cultivation Leadership, and Quality to maintain accurate documentation, strengthen compliance systems, and reinforce efficient, safe, and consistent production.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in Compliance within highly regulated industries (cannabis, food, pharma, life sciences, or healthcare)
Strong knowledge of cGMP, QMS principles, and regulatory frameworks, with the ability to apply them to daily operations
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel, with strong documentation and record-keeping skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; detail-oriented, analytical, and consistent in follow-through
Proven ability to prioritize under pressure, solve problems proactively, and meet critical deadlines
Hands-on experience supporting audits, CAPA, Change Control, and continuous improvement initiatives
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (science, engineering, agriculture, public health, regulatory studies, or related field) or equivalent industry experience
Experience with electronic QMS systems and structured document control

Nice To Haves

You have familiarity with cannabis manufacturing or cultivation processes and experience with Biotrack or other seed-to-sale platforms
You bring certifications such as ISO, GMP, HACCP, or OSHA

Responsibilities

Maintain strong working knowledge of state cannabis regulations and ensure compliant execution across cultivation and processing
Develop, revise, and manage SOPs, work instructions, and documentation, ensuring proper control and integration within the eQMS
Conduct routine site audits, identify risks, and lead corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) with Operations to resolve and sustain improvements
Support regulatory inspections by preparing documentation, coordinating scheduling needs, and assisting Compliance leadership with regulatory communications
Review and approve key compliance documents (including labels, forms, logs, MBRs, product specs, packaging, and labeling) to ensure accuracy and regulatory alignment
Oversee product testing coordination, including sampling, lab communication, and verification of testing results prior to batch release
Maintain compliance with licensing, document retention, OSHA/EHS standards, and overall data integrity requirements
Train employees on SOPs, compliance expectations, and quality requirements, reinforcing consistent execution across teams
Partner with Operations to manage compliance systems, incident reporting, audit documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives
Support vendor qualification, supplier audits, and compliance-related capex planning as needed