At TerrAscend, we are on a mission to shape the future of the cannabis industry by creating leading marijuana-based therapies for patients and developing premium products for legalized adult recreational use.  We are one of the largest and fastest growing multi-state, vertically integrated cannabis operators in North America.  We’re on a roll and are just getting started! 

 

We believe that How We Work Together Matters.  Our priority is to assemble a team that believes not just in what we do but how and why we do it.  Our most successful team members know that being of service to our patients, our customers, and each other is what separates us from other organizations. Our continued success is dependent upon bringing together the brightest minds in business with best-in-class cultivation and elevated patient and customer experiences, so we continue to set the standard for the industry. 

 

 

Our next Compliance Manager will be responsible for effective development and maintenance of regulatory operations for TerrAscend NJ operating under New Jersey medical and adult-use cannabis regulations.

 

You will be challenged to work strategically and tactically to drive the successful regulatory performance of all New Jersey licensed facilities. 

One minute you will be working with the NJ CRC regarding an updated regulatory policy

The next minute partnering with NJ Leadership in Operations to review a compliance audit

And the next minute developing and rolling out a new compliance procedure

Regardless of the task, it’s critical you have strong situational awareness and EQ as you’ll work with diverse teams across the organization

 

This is a on-site position in our Boonton, NJ facility. This role also requires travel to our dispensaries in New Jersey (Lodi, Maplewood, and Phillipsburg).

To be blunt, this role will be about:

• Aiding in the development and submittal of standard operating procedures, critical documentation as required by New Jersey rules and regulations.
• Conducting regulatory compliance assessments to ensure conformance with New Jersey cannabis rules, regulations, and associated laws.
• Regularly traveling to permitted New Jersey cultivation, processor, and dispensary locations to work closely with staff on operations compliance, code of conduct, safety, and security standards.
• Ensuring all required reporting to New Jersey state regulators is on time and adequate with rules and regulations.
• Utilizing the company’s internal management software and point of sale system to monitor quality operations including but not limited to inventory tracking, sales compliance, lot, and batch tracking.
• Staying up to date with changes in regulatory legislation and guidelines pertaining to cannabis.
• Working with assigned Commission regulatory officials to ensure that all required documentation is in full compliance.
• Assisting with the drafting, reviewal, and approval of retail standard operating procedures.
• Reviewing executed product labels, certificate of analyses, and other quality control records to ensure company standards are being held.
• Performing root cause analysis for inventory deviations and variances as required and report to management.
• Maintaining comprehensive knowledge of the assigned regulatory processes throughout cultivation, processing, and dispensary facilities.
• Becoming a subject matter expert in all applicable internal management and inventory systems.
• Reviewing and assessing sales reports, product deliveries, and other critical documentation.
• Being knowledgeable of safe workplace operations including security systems and OSHA requirements where applicable.

What we're high on...We value diverse skillsets, talents, and experiences. To be successful in this role we know you’ll need:

• Minimum of 5 years of compliance and/or related professional experience.
• Strong understanding and practical knowledge of regulatory operations.
• Cannabis experience is a plus.
• Ability to lead and supervise employees
• Must have good organizational and computer skills. 
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office programs. (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Must have excellent interpersonal communications skills as well as the ability to multitask.
• Must be willing to submit to and pass a comprehensive background check.

Benefits (full-time employees eligible):

• Employee Discount (all employees eligible)
• Paid Time Off
• Health, vision, and dental insurance (with telehealth option)
• 401k with 4% company matching (100% vested immediately)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability

As a condition of employment, a complete background investigation will be conducted based on the rules of the specific State in which the employee is hired. Typically, the state investigative process includes a state and federal background check.

 

At TerrAscend, employees and applicants are evaluated based on their qualifications, skills, and ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. TerrAscend is committed to assuring equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.

TerrAscend is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, gender, pregnancy or related medical conditions, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, to include gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and gender identity, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and coworkers.

 

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. The list of job responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, and the like is not exhaustive, rather it is illustrative of the current essential functions required for the position.

 

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. E-Verify Works for Everyone For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS.

 

Este empleador participa en E-Verify y proporcionará al gobierno federal la información de su Formulario I-9 para confirmar que usted está autorizado para trabajar en los EE.UU.. Si E-Verify no puede confirmar que usted está autorizado para trabajar, este empleador está requerido a darle instrucciones por escrito y una oportunidad de contactar al Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS) o a la Administración del Seguro Social (SSA) para que pueda empezar a resolver el problema antes de que el empleador pueda tomar cualquier acción en su contra, incluyendo la terminación de su empleo. Los empleadores sólo pueden utilizar E-Verify una vez que usted haya aceptado una oferta de trabajo y completado el Formulario I-9. Para más información sobre E-Verify, o si usted cree que su empleador ha violado sus responsabilidades de E-Verify, por favor contacte a DHS.

 

TerrAscend and all affiliates do not accept blind resume submissions from external recruiting agencies. No fee will be paid to agencies who submit candidates without being under contract for an active search with TerrAscend.