Central Coast Agriculture, Inc. · 4 days ago
Head of Regulatory Compliance
Lompoc, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$110K/yr - $150K/yrCentral Coast Agriculture, Inc. is hiring a Head of Regulatory Compliance to support the next phase of growth for their cannabis operations. This senior leadership role involves leading compliance strategy, managing licensing efforts, and ensuring adherence to regulations in the cannabis industry.
AgricultureFarming
Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and oversee CCA’s comprehensive compliance program, ensuring business practices align with current and emerging regulatory requirements
Lead compliance strategy discussions with executive leadership; provide timely updates on regulatory changes, risks, and opportunities
Build and foster a strong culture of compliance across all levels of the organization
Manage the full lifecycle of all licenses and permits (applications, renewals, modifications) across multiple jurisdictions
Maintain positive relationships with regulatory agencies and serve as the company’s primary point of contact during audits, inspections, and investigations
Ensure compliance for permits involving environmentally sensitive areas, water resources, air quality, and other regulated environmental activities
Oversee development, implementation, and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and compliance systems
Plan and conduct internal compliance audits and risk assessments; oversee corrective and preventative action plans (CAPA)
Ensure timely submission of reports and documentation required by state, county, and local regulatory agencies
Partner cross-functionally with cultivation, manufacturing, product development, sales, and other teams to embed compliance into daily operations
Develop and deliver compliance training and educational resources for managers and employees
Ensure employees understand compliance obligations and promote accountability through proactive communication and support
Manage, mentor, and develop compliance professionals
Establish clear objectives, monitor performance, and ensure strong collaboration across the team
Qualification
Required
Strong command of California cannabis regulations
Judgment to interpret and apply regulations thoughtfully and pragmatically
Experience leading licensing efforts
Ability to manage risk and regulatory compliance across multiple business units
Strong leadership skills
Deep knowledge of cannabis regulations
Experience overseeing compliance operations across facilities
Ability to develop, implement, and oversee a comprehensive compliance program
Experience managing the full lifecycle of licenses and permits across multiple jurisdictions
Ability to maintain positive relationships with regulatory agencies
Experience overseeing development, implementation, and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Experience planning and conducting internal compliance audits and risk assessments
Ability to ensure timely submission of reports and documentation required by regulatory agencies
Experience developing and delivering compliance training and educational resources
Experience managing, mentoring, and developing compliance professionals
Preferred
Experience in the cannabis industry
Experience working with environmentally sensitive areas, water resources, air quality, and other regulated environmental activities
Company
Central Coast Agriculture, Inc.
We are a growing team of farmers and scientists dedicated to precision agriculture, permaculture principles and strategic engineering.
Founded in 2007
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Keely Ryan, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
Douglas Goodner
Chief Operations Officer
Recent News
Central Coast Agriculture
2025-04-16
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