Associate Director, Supply Chain - North Dartmouth, MA

About Tonix* · Tonix is a fully integrated biotechnology company, publicly traded on NASDAQ (ticker: TNXP), with marketed products and a pipeline of development candidates The Company is focused on commercializing, developing, discovering, and licensing therapeutics to treat and ...

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About Tonix*

Tonix is a fully integrated biotechnology company, publicly traded on NASDAQ (ticker: TNXP), with marketed products and a pipeline of development candidates The Company is focused on commercializing, developing, discovering, and licensing therapeutics to treat and prevent human disease. In August 2025, Tonix received FDA approval for Tonmya (cyclobenzaprine HCl sublingual tablets), a first-in-class, once-daily, non-opioid treatment for fibromyalgia. Tonmya is the first new fibromyalgia therapy approved in over 15 years, following successful Phase 3 trials demonstrating significant symptom improvement. Commercial launch is expected in the fourth quarter of 2025. Tonix also markets Zembrace SymTouch (sumatriptan injection) 3 mg and Tosymra (sumatriptan nasal spray) 10 mg, both indicated for the treatment of acute migraine with or without aura in adults.

Tonix's development portfolio includes product candidates in central nervous system (CNS), immunology, immuno-oncology infectious disease and rare disease. The CNS pipeline features both small molecules and biologics to treat pain, neurologic, psychiatric, and addiction conditions. The immunology portfolio includes biologics to address organ transplant rejection, autoimmunity, and cancer. The infectious disease pipeline includes a vaccine in development to prevent smallpox and monkeypox, which also serves as a live virus vaccine platform for other infectious diseases. Finally, the rare disease portfolio includes a product in development for Prader-Willi syndrome, which has both orphan drug designation and rare pediatric disease designation grants from the FDA.

Tonix owns and operates a state-of-the art infectious disease research facility in Frederick, Md.

Please visit for specifics on the pipeline.

*All of Tonix's product candidates are investigational new drugs or biologics and have not been approved for any indication.

Position Overview 

The Associate Director of Supply Chain will play a key role in supporting commercial operations by actively managing forecasts, coordinating logistics, adhering to trade compliance regulations, and supporting import/export activities. In addition to these responsibilities, this role will lead a team, providing coaching, performance management, and support development opportunities. They will ensure accurate inventory management, timely procurement, and seamless communication with internal partners and CDMO partners to maintain uninterrupted product supply to patients. 

Essential Duties

Personal Development 

• Engage in continuous self-development by participating in internal and external training programs that enhance skills and knowledge relevant to job responsibilities.
• Build and mentor a high-performing supply chain team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and operational excellence. 

Commercial Forecasting & Inventory Management

• Collaborate with the Commercial and External Operations teams to build forecast models.
• Generate and maintain a commercial supply plan to drive manufacturing and forecasting logistic supply activities across internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop and actively manage forecasts for intermediate and finished pharmaceutical products with CDMOs.
• Maintain and report inventory levels across internal systems and CDMO sites to support accurate planning and financial reporting.
• Conduct cycle counts and reconciles inventory discrepancies at CDMO locations with urgency.
• Lead the Demand Planning monthly review and alignment. Develop appropriate KPIs to appropriately measure performance against the forecasts and manufacturing plans. 

Procurement & Vendor Coordination 

• Actively manage bill of materials and product supply requirements within the NetSuite system.
• Raise purchase requisitions and coordinate purchase order communication with CDMO resources.
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Identify and work cross-functionally to implement Supply Chain robustness. Reduce dependencies on single source suppliers, increasing flexibility, optimizing processes. 

Logistics & Trade Compliance

• Oversee logistics planning and execution for domestic and international shipments.  
• Ensure compliance with trade regulations and manage import/export documentation. 
• Collaborate with regulatory and quality teams to ensure shipment integrity and compliance. 
• Ensure compliance with the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) through the Tracelink system. 

Systems & Reporting

• Maintain accurate records in ERP and supply chain systems. 
• Generate reports to support supply chain planning and decision-making.
• Manage supply planning meetings and contribute to CDMO meetings as a supply chain SME. 

GMP-Compliant Supply Chain Programs 

• Manage GMP supply chain program material flows, inventory management, and associated documentation across CDMO.  
• Support internal and external audits, and manage quality systems (change controls, deviations, and CAPAs) as applications to support the job function.
• Collaborate with Quality and Regulatory teams to support shipping and supply management as needed.
• Participate in investigations, CAPAs, and continuous improvement initiatives related to supply chain activities.

Necessary Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing team. 
• Experience with GDP documentation practices and GMP supply programs.
• Strong understanding of commercial forecasting, warehouse and logistics, and trade compliance. 
• Experience working with CDMOs and managing external vendor relationships.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, NetSuite, or equivalent) and Microsoft Excel. 
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to apply risk assessment principles to supply chain decisions and process improvements. 

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration or comparable number of years of experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in pharmaceutical supply chain or operations. 

Salary Range

$130,000 - $200,000 USD

*Please note that Tonix does not offer sponsorship for this role.

Recruitment & Staffing Agencies

Tonix does not accept agency resumes unless contacted directly by internal Tonix Talent Acquisition. Please do not forward resumes to Tonix employees or any other company location; Tonix is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Compensation & Benefits

Tonix provides a comprehensive compensation and benefits package which includes:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Basic and Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, and Employee Assistance Programs
• Pet Insurance
• Retirement Savings 401k with company match and annual discretionary stock options
• Generous Paid Time Off, Sick Time, & Paid Holidays
• Career Development and Training

Tonix provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.  In addition to federal law requirements, Tonix complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.  Tonix expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic, information, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.