Vice President of Sales

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 www.Tonixpharma.com 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 VP of Sales effectively provides direction and coordination of company sales function to meet or exceed the company’s expected annual growth rate. The individual in this position also develops and implements the company’s sales strategy as well as monitor and analyze sales activity against goals. 

Essential Duties

• Build, develop, and manage sales team to successfully implement sales strategies, develop leads, and drive sales to meet or exceed company goals


• Continuously assess market indicators, consumer trends, competitive activity, and new business development opportunities


• Prepare presentations to management and leadership groups to explain the company’s sales position and initiatives


• Provide input and leadership in the development and implementation of sales incentive compensation programs


• Attend trade shows and meet with key customers


• Play a key role in company strategy, planning, execution, and evaluation of traditional, Internet, and programs that attract new clients and contribute towards meeting business goals


• Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork


• Perform ad-hoc work/special projects as necessary to support Tonix on various business initiatives

Necessary Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated strategic planning and leadership skills  


• Experience in Fibromyalgia, pain management, or neuroscience is preferred


• Excellent track record for developing successful sales teams that meet and exceed annual targets 


• Ability for travel up to 50% of the time  


• Dedicated team player who is able to withstand the high demands of a fast-paced environment 


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential 


• Strong planning and organizational skills 


• Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision 


• Highly organized, results driven, problem solver, and collaborator 


• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation 

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in health-related field, marketing or finance preferred, MBA is a plus


• Ten (10) years’ experience in pharmaceutical sales and marketing degree in health-related field, marketing or finance preferred, MBA is a plus 

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.