Senior Manager, Congress Planning & Management

Tonix Pharmaceuticals; Berkeley Heights (NJ); On-site; USD 114,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Company 401k with match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Job summary

Tonix Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Senior Manager, Congress Planning and Management to lead national and international congress activities that bolster product awareness and drive commercial growth. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and ensure compliant promotional activities across Marketing, Sales, Market Access, and Medical Affairs.

The role emphasizes strategic planning with hands-on execution, vendor management, and rigorous post-congress analysis to maximize ROI

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of pharmaceutical or biotechnology experience supporting commercial congresses, meetings, events, or customer engagement.
• Experience leading national and international congress planning and execution.
• Experience managing exhibit booths, sponsorships, promotional activities, customer events, and agency relationships.
• Experience with CRM, project management, and event management platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead national and international congress planning from concept to execution.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, Market Access, Medical Affairs, Compliance, Legal, Corporate Communications.
• Develop and manage congress budgets; track timelines and deliverables.
• Define KPIs, conduct post-congress debriefs, and apply insights.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and cross-functional oversight.

Skills

Travel 30–40%

Pharma commercial ops

Project management

Vendor management

Contract negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, Life Sciences, or a related field

Tools

CRM

Project management tools

Event management platforms

Job description

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, visitwww.tonixpharma.comand follow the Company onLinkedInandX . *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. ZembraceSymTouch and Tosymraare 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 Senior Manager, Congress Planning and Management is responsible for managing and executing commercial congress strategy in support of the company's portfolio and commercial objectives for Tonix Medicines, Inc. This role leads the planning, execution, and optimization of national and regional congresses activities that enhance product awareness, strengthen customer relationships, and support commercial growth. As a member of the Commercial Strategy team, this role will work cross-functionally with Marketing, Sales, Market Access, Medical Affairs, Corporate Communications, and external partners. This individual will drive congress strategy from concept through execution while ensuring exceptional customer engagement and operational excellence. The ideal candidate is a strategic, highly organized professional who thrives in a fast-paced biotechnology environment and enjoys balancing long‑term planning with hands‑on execution. This role will play a key part in supporting commercial launches and building Tonix's presence across industry meetings.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, Market Access, Medical Affairs, Compliance, Legal, Corporate Communications, and Training to ensure congress activities support commercial objectives. Coordinate booth staffing, customer meetings, executive schedules, and internal communications. Ensure all promotional materials and congress activities comply with company policies and applicable regulations.

Budget

Develop and manage congress budgets and support annual planning. Track timelines, budgets, and project deliverables across multiple congresses. Identify opportunities to improve efficiency while maintaining a high-quality customer experience.

Measurement & Continuous Improvement

Develop KPIs to evaluate congress effectiveness. Lead post-congress debriefs and summarize customer insights, competitive intelligence, and engagement metrics. Provide recommendations to improve future congress strategy and return on investment. Develop and maintain best practices and standardized processes for commercial congress planning.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This role not include direct people management but may provide day‑to‑day guidance, project leadership, or functional oversight to team members and cross‑functional partners.

Necessary Skills and Abilities

Ability to travel approximately 30–40%, including weekends. Strong understanding of pharmaceutical commercial operations and customer engagement strategies. Excellent project management, organizational, and communication skills. Highly skilled at vendor management and contract negotiation.

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, Life Sciences, or a related field. Certified Meeting Professional (CMP), PMP, or similar certification highly preferred.

Experience Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of pharmaceutical or biotechnology experience supporting commercial congresses, meetings, events, or customer engagement. Experience supporting commercial product launches preferred. Demonstrated experience leading national and international congress planning and execution. Experience managing exhibit booths, sponsorships, promotional activities, customer events, and agency relationships. Experience in specialty pharmaceuticals or biotechnology preferred. Experience supporting commercial launches, marketing, and corporate communications highly preferred. Experience with CRM, project management, and event management platforms highly preferred. Experience measuring congress effectiveness using customer engagement and commercial metrics highly preferred.

Salary Range

$114,000 — $152,000 USD. Please note that Tonix does not offer sponsorship for this role.

Compensation & Benefits

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

EEO Statement

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.