Medical Science Liaison

Tonix Pharmaceuticals; California (MO); Remote; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company is seeking a Medical Science Liaison to align scientific expertise with organizational goals. This remote role involves developing relationships with key opinion leaders and healthcare professionals to support product commercialization and development.

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Retirement Savings 401k with company match

Generous Paid Time Off

Career Development and Training

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant pharmaceutical or biotech industry experience.
• Product pre-launch and launch experience highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain strategic relationships with KOLs and HCPs.
• Ensure appropriate dissemination of clinical and scientific information.
• Support clinical activities and investigator-initiated trials.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Data Analysis

Education

Advanced degree in medical sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Excel

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.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Director Medical Science Liaison, the Medical Science Liaison (MSL) will be responsible for aligning scientific expertise with organizational goals to support the commercialization and development of the Company's product portfolio. The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) will serve as a trusted scientific and clinical expert for Tonix products and pipeline assets in the assigned region. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining professional relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), healthcare professionals (HCPs), academic institutions and patient advocacy groups. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in clinical research, HEOR, and medical communication, along with the ability to drive field medical strategy aligned with Tonix’s objectives. This role will be based remotely.

Essential Duties

• Establish and maintain strategic relationships with KOLs, patient advocacy groups, and healthcare providers (HCPs) to inform medical strategies. Conduct regular assessments of KOLs and emerging customers, ensuring the appropriate engagement of HCPs and decision-makers
• Ensure the appropriate dissemination of clinical and scientific information regarding marketed and pipeline compounds in a timely, ethical and healthcare provider-focused manner
• Implement clinical and educational strategies in collaboration with other Tonix cross-functional colleagues for designated HCPs/KOLs, This includes organizing medical and scientific training sessions, conferences and symposiums in medical centers and during scientific congresses in the US
• Contribute to an efficient organization of medical communication activities for the marketed drug
• Execute and support department projects as directed by the Vice President, Medical Affairs
• Report pharmacovigilance (PV), product quality (PQ), or medical information (MI) requests within 24 hours, per the Standard Operating Procedures for PV, PQ, and MI reporting
• Ensure competitive and scientific intelligence is communicated to medical and leadership team
• Providing clinical and value-based input into Tonix communications and materials, as directed Vice President, Medical Affairs
• Partner with cross-functional teams to incorporate a medical perspective into commercial strategies and tactics, ensuring efficient, effective, and compliant communication by field forces
• Maintain in-depth business and clinical knowledge of therapeutic area(s), including current treatment strategies, competitors, and emerging therapeutic developments
• Support for clinical activities (as needed), investigator-initiated trials (IITs), and partnerships with key academic institutions to enhance collaboration and research efforts
• Contribute to the development of slide decks and other presentation materials
• Present data on products and therapeutic areas to internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure the appropriate documentation of HCP interactions in the CRM and accurate responses to unsolicited medical requests
• Take accountability for the field-based medical strategy, overseeing the training, deployment, direction, and execution of the MSL team’s goals and objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Necessary Skills and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as the position will interface with key opinion leaders and a wide range of internal stakeholders
• Ability to effectively communicate, collaborate and deliver an excellent work product in a fast-paced, and rapidly growing dynamic company
• Must have excellent external facing-service orientation, high degree of professionalism, and ability to work with limited direction
• Proactive work style
• Problem solver with excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Ability to multi-task and shift priorities quickly while working under tight deadlines
• A valid unrestricted driver’s license

Educational and Experience Requirements

• Advanced degree in medical sciences (MS, MD, PharmD, PhD or clinically equivalent appropriate experience e.g. APRN, PA, RPh)
• At least 5 years of relevant pharmaceutical or biotech industry experience, with demonstrated success in field-based roles (e.g., MSL) or related industry positions.
• Product pre-launch and launch experience highly desirable
• Background in neurology, fibromyalgia, and migraine is preferred
• Strong time management, administrative, and organizational skills
• Excellent data analysis skills and strong understanding of clinical databases
• Proven ability to work effectively with internal and external decision-makers, manage expectations
• Excellent communication skills, including diplomacy and the ability to blend scientific expertise with relationship-building
• Ability to make timely decisions under pressure, even with incomplete information or tight deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on driving results and continuous improvement
• Solid understanding of regulatory and industry standards applicable to Medical Affairs, including FDA, OIG, and PhRMA guidelines
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams within a dynamic organizational environment
• Capacity to translate customer and internal client needs into actionable decisions
• Willingness to travel 50% or more as needed

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 $130,000 to $190,000 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.