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.
*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.
Zembrace SymTouch and Tosymra are registered trademarks of Tonix Medicines. TONMYA is a registered trademark of Tonix Pharma Limited. All other marks are property of their respective owners.
Position Overview
The National Account Director (NAD), Payers at Tonix Pharmaceuticals will be responsible for leadership and management of select national and sub-national payer and other assigned accounts. These accounts include health insurance companies, PBMs, Medicare, state Medicaid, large IDNs, among others. The NAD will be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with medical and pharmacy departments. This role involves executing strategies and tactics within each account, while also providing support to the sales team when necessary. A strong understanding of managed markets, reimbursement, and payer account management is essential.
The individual will effectively communicate the value of Tonix Pharmaceuticals’ product portfolio to the market, collaborate with field sales to address market access inquiries, and help develop strategies to overcome coverage barriers. Additionally, the role requires working cross-functionally with key internal teams, including Medical, Marketing, Contracting, Government Reporting, Legal, Compliance, Sales, Reimbursement, and Patient Services, to ensure cohesive execution and advocacy. This position will report directly to the Vice President, Market Access and will be based remotely.
Essential Duties
- Establish, broaden, and deepen relationships with target entities (e.g., health insurers, PBM’s, other payers, etc.) and key decision makers and influencers (pharmacy and medical directors, etc.) that affect coverage and reimbursement decisions.
- Positively influence decision makers, policies, guidelines and contracts to facilitate timely and appropriate coverage, access and reimbursement for our drug candidates and approved products.
- Develop account specific plans and assist in the resolution of access/reimbursement issues.
- Work closely with the MSL team to support the communication and understanding of our drug candidates and approved products with payers.
- Work closely with the Patient Services team to support the patient journey and resolve coverage issues.
- Assist Regional Sales teams with pull- or sell-through strategies based on payer coverage.
- Represent Tonix at industry events, including Asembia, AMCP, and other relevant conferences.
- Uphold the highest standards of professionalism, compliance, and ethical conduct in all internal and external interactions.
Necessary Skills and Abilities
- Self-starter and self-sufficient - able to develop account plans, hit deadlines and achieve clearly defined launch goals.
- Savvy negotiator with excellent communication, written, and verbal skills.
- Creative, strategic thinker and problem solver - able to identify, develop, and execute sound account strategies.
- Strong business aptitude / acumen and demonstrated success facilitating timely access for therapies through the ability to drive productive contract negotiations.
- Ability to work cross-functionally to proactively and reactively address access barriers.
- Competent with PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc.
- Up to 75% travel may be required.
Educational and Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Advanced degree (Master’s, Ph.D., or PharmD) preferred.
- 10+ years of biotech/pharma experience, payer understanding and experience.
- 505b2 product and migraine experience.
- Subject matter expert within the Market Access to include knowledge of pharmacy and medical benefits designs, Commercial, Medicaid and Medicare (FFS and Managed).
- Government / Federal experience preferred.
*Please note that Tonix does not offer sponsorship for this role.
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.