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We’re grounded and growing. Based in Chicago, PharmaCann Inc. operates across multiple states including New York, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Ohio and Pennsylvania with licensing secured in the Midwest and on the east coast. For more information about our company, please visit pharmacann.com.

Job Summary

This role works with the Compliance and Legal team to ensure that PharmaCann, Inc. and its

subsidiaries (collectively, “PharmaCann” or the “Company”) are compliant with all cannabis

industry laws, regulations, standards and ethical practices in the jurisdictions in which the

Company operates. The Regulatory Compliance Associate will manage and maintain

compliance priorities, including but not limited to, operational and regulatory deadlines. This

position will report to the Director of Compliance and will work with various leaders at different

levels within the Company. The ideal candidate will possess outstanding organizational skills,

strong attention to detail, and a proven ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in an

exciting, fast-paced and evolving industry. This role is based out of Chicago, IL with intermittent

travel to PharmaCann’s facilities in Colorado, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York,

Ohio, and Pennsylvania.

Duties and Responsibilities

● Assists the Compliance and Legal team to ensure compliance with all applicable state,

county and municipal laws, ordinances and regulations, including the specific cannabis

regulations for that state and applicable municipalities.

● Reviews and interprets state regulations and assists the Director of Compliance in

responding to internal and external inquiries.

● Serves as subject matter expert on current and prospective state cannabis regulations

and provides compliance advice to Company leaders.

● Assists the Compliance team’s licensing group in preparing and reviewing applicable

application materials for new markets, license renewals, facility modifications, and facility

relocations submitted to state and local cannabis agencies.

● Works with key members of PharmaCann’s Operational team and Real Estate and

Facilities team to draft variance requests and operational deadline extension requests.

● Prepares and submits documentation required for regulatory inspections and

coordinates the inspection process for internal departments and state regulators.

● Uses independent judgment and knowledge of applicable state regulations to provide

regulatory analyses to the Compliance and Legal team.

● Assists with the review and creation of Standard Operating Procedures, Operations and

Management Plans and Security Plans as needed.

● Assists with review of marketing collateral, promotions, and cannabis product packaging

and labeling to ensure compliance with state regulations.

● Works with the Director of Compliance to investigate and resolve compliance concerns,

issues, or violations.

● Prepare and submit responses and corrective action plans to regulatory agencies as

applicable.

● Keeps informed of emerging cannabis regulatory issues, trends, and other developments

which could impact PharmaCann operations.

● Reviews and summarizes new cannabis regulations and guidance from applicable state

and local agencies.

● Communicates with state regulators and inspectors as needed.

● Assists with implementing PharmaCann’s policies, procedures, and best practices to

promote compliance.

● Travels periodically among the Company’s multi-state cultivation and dispensary

operations.

Education and Experience

● Juris Doctorate Degree from an ABA accredited school preferred.

● Minimum of 2-4 years of compliance experience, ideally in the regulated cannabis

industry or another regulated industry, such as pharmaceutical, alcohol, gaming,

agriculture, food, hemp, or tobacco.

● Law firm and/or regulatory experience is preferred.

● Strong working knowledge of the cannabis industry is preferred.

Qualifications

● Understanding of the regulatory environment and rules and regulations applicable to the

cannabis industry or other applicable regulated industries such as pharmaceutical,

healthcare, alcohol, gaming, agriculture, tobacco, food, or hemp producers.

● Experience with performing regulatory analysis across multiple jurisdictions.

● Strong analytical skills, including demonstrated experience identifying and quantifying

complex problems and providing effective resolutions.

● Self-starter, innovative, proactive.

● Detail oriented, excellent judgment and time management with ability to manage multiple

projects and set priorities.

● Able to communicate in a professional manner both internally and with regulators.

● Ability to work autonomously as well as within a team environment.

● Performs well under pressure on multiple tasks concurrently and meets deadlines in a

fast-paced work environment.

● Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and willingness to handle a variety of tasks

across a broad range of substantive areas and jurisdictions and to learn new areas

quickly.

● Motivated by making a positive impact on the business and the cannabis industry.

● Support company policies, goals, and core values.

● Strong integrity and demonstrate ethical behavior at all times.

● Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

● Strong research and organizational skills.

● Willing and able to travel to support the states of Colorado, Maryland, Massachusetts,

Michigan, New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania and conduct business at PharmaCann’s

headquarters in Chicago, Illinois.

Most importantly, the desire to have an opportunity to make a positive impact as part of a

fast-growing leader in the cannabis industry by shaping regulatory compliance functions

spanning across all levels of a sophisticated cannabis company as well as the opportunity to

work with smart, driven people who value fun, service, integrity, and respect.