Senior Manager, Information Security

tonixpharmaceuticals; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401k with company match

Discretionary stock options

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Tonix Pharmaceuticals in Frederick, MD is seeking a Senior Manager, Information Security to lead and mature the company's cybersecurity program. This hands-on leadership role blends strategy, governance, and technical operations to ensure continuity and regulatory compliance across the IT landscape.

You will develop policies, manage risk, oversee audits and incident response, and collaborate with stakeholders to weave security into business processes.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive cybersecurity experience with at least 3 years leading cybersecurity programs, projects, or technical teams.
• Experience in regulated biotechnology, pharmaceutical, healthcare, or life sciences environments preferred.
• CISSP strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mature the enterprise Information Security Program.
• Develop and maintain cybersecurity policies, standards, procedures, and governance.
• Develop the cybersecurity roadmap and maintain the enterprise risk register.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop cybersecurity personnel.
• Provide technical oversight of security operations, incident response, vulnerability management, vendor assessments, and security platforms.
• Maintain hands-on proficiency with enterprise security technologies and provide operational backup when required.
• Lead audits, penetration testing, tabletop exercises, and remediation planning.
• Develop executive metrics and cybersecurity reporting.
• Partner with business stakeholders to integrate cybersecurity into business operations.
• Support business continuity and disaster recovery initiatives.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Cybersecurity governance

Security operations

Microsoft 365 and cloud security

Vendor risk management

Security architecture

Executive communication

Strategic planning

Leadership and mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/Information Technology or related

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, 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.

Job Summary:

The Senior Manager, Information Security is responsible for the leadership, governance, operational maturity, and continuous improvement of the Company's Information Security Program. This is a hands-on leadership role within an IT organization that balances cybersecurity strategy, governance, compliance, and personnel leadership with active participation in technical operations to ensure operational continuity.

Essential Functions :

• Lead and mature the enterprise Information Security Program.
• Develop and maintain cybersecurity policies, standards, procedures, and governance.
• Develop the cybersecurity roadmap and maintain the enterprise risk register.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop cybersecurity personnel.
• Provide technical oversight of security operations, incident response, vulnerability management, vendor assessments, and security platforms.
• Maintain hands-on proficiency with enterprise security technologies and provide operational backup when required.
• Lead audits, penetration testing, tabletop exercises, and remediation planning.
• Develop executive metrics and cybersecurity reporting.
• Partner with business stakeholders to integrate cybersecurity into business operations.
• Support business continuity and disaster recovery initiatives.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Directly supervises Information Security personnel.
• Responsible for hiring, onboarding, coaching, mentoring, performance management, career development, work prioritization, and day-to-day leadership.

Necessary Skills and Abilities:

• Cybersecurity governance and risk management
• Security operations and incident response
• Microsoft 365 and cloud security
• Vendor risk management
• Security architecture
• Executive communication
• Strategic planning
• Leadership and mentoring

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related discipline or equivalent experience.

Experience Requirements

• 8+ years of progressive cybersecurity experience with at least 3 years leading cybersecurity programs, projects, or technical teams.
• Experience in regulated biotechnology, pharmaceutical, healthcare, or life sciences environments preferred.
• CISSP strongly preferred.

Salary Range $130,000 - $170,000 USD

* Please note that Tonix does not offer sponsorship for this role.

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, gene