VP, Translational Science; Nonclinical Development

VP, Translational Science (Nonclinical) Development

Tonix Pharmaceuticals
* is a fully integrated, commercial-stage biotechnology company focused on central nervous system (CNS) and immunology treatments in areas of high unmet medical need. TONMYA® (cyclobenzaprine HCl sublingual tablets 2.8 mg) is the first new treatment for fibromyalgia in adults in more than 15 years. Tonix’s CNS commercial infrastructure supports its marketed products, including its acute migraine products, Zembrace® Symtouch® (sumatriptan injection 3 mg) and Tosymra® (sumatriptan nasal spray 10 mg).

Tonix is investigating TONMYA® in Phase 2 clinical trials to evaluate its potential in major depressive disorder and acute stress disorder/acute stress reaction. Tonix is also advancing a pipeline of immunology programs, including TNX-4800, a Phase 2 ready long-acting human anti-Borrelia OspA monoclonal antibody (mAb) for the prevention of Lyme disease in the U.S., and TNX-1500, a Phase 2 ready third-generation CD40 ligand inhibitor for the prevention of kidney transplant rejection.

In addition, the Company is progressing TNX-2900 (intranasal potentiated oxytocin), which is Phase 2 ready for the treatment of Prader‑Willi syndrome, a rare disease. To learn more, visit  and follow the Company on Linked In and X.

* Tonix’s product development candidates are investigational new drugs or biologics; their efficacy and safety have not been established and have not been approved for any indication.

Translational lead responsible for the strategic direction and integration of research, translational science, and nonclinical development across the Tonix portfolio. Oversee translational strategy, and GLP/non‑GLP development activities to advance programs from target validation through IND, clinical development, and life‑cycle management.

• Provide scientific leadership across drug discovery, translational research, and nonclinical development to ensure seamless progression from target identification through candidate selection and IND‑enabling studies.
• Partner with leadership to evaluate novel targets, mechanisms of action, biomarkers, and translational strategies that support portfolio prioritization and candidate selection.
• Guide target validation, pharmacology, proof‑of‑concept, and candidate‑enabling in‑vitro and in‑vivo studies for small molecules, biologics, and vaccines.
• Develop integrated discovery‑to‑development strategies that leverage target’s biology, pharmacology, toxicology, and translational activities to reduce development risk.
• Lead translational science strategies that connect preclinical pharmacology, biomarkers, and mechanism of action with clinical development plans.
• Oversee development and implementation of biomarker strategies supporting pharmacodynamic assessments, patient selection, and clinical proof‑of‑mechanism.
• Collaborate with Clinical Development and Clinical Pharmacology to ensure nonclinical findings inform dose selection, clinical endpoints, and regulatory strategy.
• Drive integration of translational data across discovery, nonclinical, and clinical teams to improve decision‑making and probability of technical success.
• Designing and implementing nonclinical development strategies to support early‑ and late‑stage regulatory filings (INDs, CTAs, NDAs, BLAs) for all Tonix programs including small molecules, biologics and vaccines.
• Nonclinical toxicology study design, execution, analysis and reporting for both non‑GLP and GLP studies
• Oversee bioassay development and validation for all GLP/GCP Nonclinical and Clinical studies
• Serve as the Nonclinical executive sponsor on cross‑functional program teams, contributing to asset prioritization, risk mitigation, and go/no‑go decisions
• Own Nonclinical content for regulatory submissions and meetings with global health authorities (FDA, EMA, etc.), including direct engagement with regulators
• Oversee the selection and management of CROs, ensuring scientific rigor, regulatory compliance (GLP), and budget alignment
• Manage Nonclinical adverse event reporting, both GLP and non‑GLP in collaboration with Clinical and Regulatory functions
• Partner closely…