Associate Director, Consumer Marketing
Position Overview
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 www.tonixpharma.com and follow the Company on LinkedIn and X.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute integrated consumer marketing strategies aligned with brand objectives and commercial goals.
Lead patient-focused marketing initiatives, including disease awareness, branded campaigns, patient education, adherence, and support programs.
Develop annual consumer marketing plans, tactical execution plans, budgets, and performance metrics.
Manage creative development and execution of consumer promotional materials across print, digital, social media, video, websites, email, and emerging channels.
Partner with Market Research to generate actionable consumer insights that inform brand strategy and campaign optimization.
Collaborate with Medical, Legal, and Regulatory (MLR) reviewers to ensure promotional materials meet compliance requirements.
Work closely with digital marketing partners to optimize paid media, SEO/SEM, CRM, social media, and website performance.
Monitor campaign effectiveness using KPIs, analytics, and market performance data to recommend optimization strategies.
Support new product launches through development of consumer launch strategies and promotional campaigns.
Manage external advertising agencies, media agencies, digital vendors, patient advocacy partners, and market research suppliers.
Collaborate with Patient Services and Market Access teams to ensure consistent messaging throughout the patient experience.
Support brand planning, forecasting, and annual budget management.
Monitor competitive activity, market trends, and evolving consumer behaviors to identify growth opportunities.
Present strategic recommendations and campaign results to senior leadership.
Ensure all promotional activities adhere to FDA regulations, PhRMA Code, company policies, and applicable compliance requirements.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Life Sciences, Communications, or related field required.
MBA or advanced degree preferred.
Minimum of 8 years of progressive pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare marketing experience.
Minimum of 3–5 years of direct consumer (DTC) pharmaceutical marketing experience.
Experience supporting specialty pharmaceutical or CNS product commercialization strongly preferred.
Demonstrated success developing and executing omnichannel consumer marketing campaigns.
Strong understanding of pharmaceutical promotional regulations, FDA guidance, and MLR review processes.
Experience managing agency relationships and cross-functional project teams.
Excellent strategic planning, communication, presentation, and project management skills.
Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting marketing analytics and consumer insights.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with digital analytics platforms and CRM systems.
Ability to travel approximately 20–30%.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience launching pharmaceutical products in the U.S. market.
Experience marketing products in neurology, psychiatry, pain management, or other CNS therapeutic areas.
Experience with rare disease or specialty pharmaceutical marketing.
Experience with omnichannel campaign measurement and marketing automation platforms.
Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.
Strong vendor management and budget oversight experience.
Experience working within emerging commercial organizations or growth-stage biotechnology companies.