Sr Director, Corporate Communications and Investor Relations - Berkeley Heights - Tonix Pharmaceuticals

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Sr Director, Corporate Communications and Investor Relations

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, therare 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 Senior Director of Corporate Communications plays a pivotal role in shaping and conveying the company's narrative to both internal and external stakeholders. This position is responsible for developing and implementing communication strategies that enhance the organization's reputation and foster positive relationships with the media, employees, and the public. The successful candidate will oversee the creation of compelling content across various platforms, ensuring consistency in messaging and alignment with corporate goals. Ultimately, the Senior Director of Corporate Communications contributes significantly to the overall brand image and stakeholder engagement of the organization

• Develop and execute comprehensive corporate communication strategies that align with the company's objectives.
• Oversee creation and editing of press releases; manage review and approval process for press releases and other forms of internal and external communications
• Manage media relations, including liaising with external PR firms, building relationships with journalists and responding to media inquiries.
• Develop and maintain regularly updated corporate presentations and materials.
• Create poster presentations for scientific and academic meetings (with input from R&D teams).
• Oversee the company's social media presence.
• Oversee the company's websites.
• Ensure that all communications are consistent and on-brand.
• Monitor and analyze communication effectiveness, making adjustments as necessary to improve outreach and engagement.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communications skills.

Necessary Skills and Abilities

• Experience in communication management.
• Familiarity with digital marketing and social media analytics.
• Familiarity with biotech and/or pharmaceutical companies and drug development generally
• Leadership skills to ensure all stakeholders are aligned with the communication strategy.
• Analytical skills will be utilized to assess the effectiveness of communication efforts and to make data-driven decisions for future initiatives.
• Additionally, creativity is important for developing innovative communication campaigns that capture the audience's attention.

Preferred Skills

• Preferred skills, such as digital marketing knowledge, will enhance the ability to engage with audiences through various online platforms, further amplifying the organization's message.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum of 12 years of experience in corporate communications or public relations · Proven track record of developing and implementing successful communication strategies.

Salary Range

$200,000 - $300,000 USD

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.

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.

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