VP Translational Science & Nonclinical Development

Tonix Pharmaceuticals; Berkeley Heights (NJ); On-site; USD 285,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

401k with match

Stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

Tonix Pharmaceuticals seeks a Translational Lead to set strategic direction across research, translational science, and nonclinical development. You will oversee GLP/non-GLP activities, guide IND-enabling programs, and drive integration across discovery, preclinical, and clinical planning.

The role requires leading cross-functional teams, shaping translational strategies, and ensuring regulatory readiness for Tonix programs, including small molecules, biologics, and vaccines.

Qualifications

• PhD, PharmD, DVM, MD or equivalent; DABT preferred.
• 15+ years in pharma/biotech R&D with 5+ years in leadership.
• Proven success leading programs from target validation to IND-enabling studies.
• Strong regulatory and cross-functional leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific leadership across discovery, translational research, and nonclinical development.
• Guide target validation, pharmacology, proof-of-concept, and candidate-enabling studies.
• Develop integrated discovery-to-development strategies to reduce development risk.
• Oversee CRO selection and GLP/non-GLP regulatory interactions.
• Own nonclinical content for regulatory submissions and meetings with health authorities.
• Collaborate with Clinical Development to align nonclinical plans with program timelines.
• Publish and present findings.

Skills

Translational science

Nonclinical development

Drug discovery

Biomarkers

Regulatory strategy

Leadership

Cross-functional

Education

PhD/MD in pharmacology or related

Tools

CRO management

IND/CTA experience

Job description

Tonix Pharmaceuticals seeks a Translational Lead to set strategic direction across research, translational science, and nonclinical development. You will oversee GLP/non-GLP activities, guide IND-enabling programs, and drive integration across discovery, preclinical, and clinical planning.

The role requires leading cross-functional teams, shaping translational strategies, and ensuring regulatory readiness for Tonix programs, including small molecules, biologics, and vaccines.