Associate Director, Corporate Communications

Job Description

Job Description

About Tonix*

Tonix is a biopharmaceutical company, publicly traded on NASDAQ (ticker: TNXP). The Company is focused on commercializing, developing, discovering and licensing therapeutics to treat and prevent human disease. Tonix markets Zembrace® SymTouch® (sumatriptan injection) 3 mg and Tosymra® (sumatriptan nasal spray) 10 mg. Zembrace SymTouch and Tosymra are each indicated for the treatment of acute migraine with or without aura in adults. Tonix’s development portfolio is composed of central nervous system (CNS), rare disease, immunology and infectious disease product candidates. Tonix’s CNS development portfolio includes both small molecules and biologics to treat pain, neurologic, psychiatric and addiction conditions. The Company’s immunology portfolio includes biologics to address organ transplant rejection, autoimmunity, and cancer. Tonix’s infectious disease pipeline consists of a vaccine in development to prevent smallpox and monkeypox, which also serves as the live virus vaccine platform or recombinant pox vaccine platform for other infectious diseases. 

About the Role:

The AD 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 AD of Corporate Communications will contribute significantly to the overall brand image and stakeholder engagement of the organization.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing or a related field
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in corporate communications or public relations
• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful communication strategies

Necessary Skills:

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

Responsibilities:

• 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

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

Annualized base salary ranges from $150,000 to $175,000 plus target incentive; actual salaries will vary and may be above or below this range commensurate with several factors including experience, education, training, location, and merit.

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.