Associate Director, Field Training & Development
About Tonix*
Tonix is a fully integrated biotechnology company, publicly traded on NASDAQ (ticker: TNXP), with marketed products and a pipeline of development candidates The Company is focused on commercializing, developing, discovering, and licensing therapeutics to treat and prevent human disease. In August 2025, Tonix received FDA approval for Tonmya™ (cyclobenzaprine HCl sublingual tablets), a first-in-class, once-daily, non-opioid treatment for fibromyalgia. Tonmya is the first new fibromyalgia therapy approved in over 15 years, following successful Phase 3 trials demonstrating significant symptom improvement. Commercial launch is expected in the fourth quarter of 2025. Tonix also markets Zembrace® SymTouch® (sumatriptan injection) 3 mg and Tosymra® (sumatriptan nasal spray) 10 mg, both indicated for the treatment of acute migraine with or without aura in adults.
Tonix’s development portfolio includes product candidates in central nervous system (CNS), immunology, immuno-oncology infectious disease and rare disease. The CNS pipeline features both small molecules and biologics to treat pain, neurologic, psychiatric, and addiction conditions. The immunology portfolio includes biologics to address organ transplant rejection, autoimmunity, and cancer. The infectious disease pipeline includes a vaccine in development to prevent smallpox and monkeypox, which also serves as a live virus vaccine platform for other infectious diseases. Finally, the rare disease portfolio includes a product in development for Prader-Willi syndrome, which has both orphan drug designation and rare pediatric disease designation grants from the FDA.
Tonix owns and operates a state-of-the art infectious disease research facility in Frederick, Md.
Please visit www.Tonixpharma.com for specifics on the pipeline.
*All of Tonix’s product candidates are investigational new drugs or biologics and have not been approved for any indication.
Position Overview
The Associate Director, Field Training and Development position is responsible for designing and executing high-impact training programs that elevate field force effectiveness and support professional growth. This role involves development, operational planning, implementation of the full annual training program, primary facilitation of all training programs—live and virtual, new team on-boarding and certifications, pull through of learning programs/selling models, and skills training for field leadership. Success in this role requires close collaboration with Sales Leadership, Marketing, Commercial Strategy and Operations, Medical, Legal, and Regulatory. The ideal candidate brings a hands-on approach to building, refining, and sustaining learning programs and resources.
Essential Duties
- Build sales training program and manage all aspects of initial sales training, including but not limited to program agendas and objectives, at-home study plans, virtual or live-classroom training, and providing trainee evaluations post program to leadership
- Lead and execute virtual and live training sessions for field-based teams, during all onboarding and lifecycle management phases, including launch. This will include the ability to lead “Train-The-Trainer” workshops ahead of national meetings and POAs, running workshops during those meetings, and leading onboarding and training programs for new hires Implement an onboarding plan for sales team members that covers disease state education, product training, and selling skills
- Design selling model to include training principles and business objectives for comprehensive customer engagement to drive performance
- Conduct field rides to provide real-time training, identify best practices, and capture training gaps
- Strengthen front-line leadership coaching effectiveness
- Partner with Sales Leadership and Marketing to define training goals that translate strategy into effective field execution
- Continuously enhance training programs to support onboarding, development, and long-term performance
- Identify knowledge and skill gaps; create competency-based learning solutions to close those gaps
- Evaluate training effectiveness; evolve programs to sustain and elevate field capabilities
- Oversee training logistics, communications, and content updates
- Track and maintain all records related to completed modules, assessments, and certifications
- Manage field training communications, including FAQs and ongoing updates, to ensure alignment and clarity across the commercial team
- Ensure alignment and message consistency across Sales, Marketing, and Market Access
- Drive the Promotional Review Committee (PRC) process with Legal, Regulatory, and Medical standards process for training deliverables, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and on-time progression through review and approval
- Manage external vendors to create and deliver impactful, compliant training content
- Manage Learning Management System (LMS) usage and performance tracking
Necessary Skills and Abilities
- Self-starter with the ability to flex and handle ambiguity in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Proven facilitation and presentation skills with the ability to engage and motivate diverse field audiences
- Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, meet deadlines, make decisions, and change course quickly.
- Ability to manage external vendors and evaluate proposals to maximize spend, quality of work, and timelines
- Commitment to compliance and understanding of Promotional Review Committee) processes
- Ability to capture feedback, identify training gaps, and continuously improve resources and programs
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office tools including PowerPoint and Word
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required (Education, Business, Life Sciences, or related field preferred)
Experience Requirements
- 7+ years of successful pharmaceutical sales experience
- Preferred 5+ years of pharmaceutical training, sales leadership, or commercial learning and development
- High clinical acumen and ability to simplify complex information
- Demonstrated success aligning training with strategic business goals
- Excellent facilitation, presentation, and communication skills – both in-person and virtual
- Strong project management and organizational capabilities
- Experience with document review systems, such as Veeva Vault PromoMats
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
- Comfortable in a fast-paced environment; agility to adapt quickly
- Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder influence skills
- Proficiency in MS Office, LMS platforms, and virtual training tools
- Ability to travel up to 30% with periods of 70% travel required for launch phases and national/regional meetings
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.
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