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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.

About the Role

The Manager, Government Affairs plays a critical role in shaping and advancing the organization's public policy objectives by engaging with government officials, regulatory agencies, and key stakeholders. This position is responsible for monitoring legislative and regulatory developments, analyzing their potential impact, and developing strategic responses to influence policy outcomes favorably. The role requires building and maintaining strong relationships with policymakers and industry groups to advocate effectively on behalf of the organization. The Manager will lead efforts to communicate the organization's positions clearly and persuasively, ensuring alignment with overall business goals. Ultimately, this role drives the organization's ability to navigate complex political environments and secure a competitive advantage through proactive government engagement.

Essential Duties

• Monitor and analyze federal, state, and local legislative and regulatory activities relevant to the organization's interests.
• Develop and implement government affairs strategies that support the organization's business objectives and compliance requirements.
• Build and maintain relationships with elected officials, government agencies, industry associations, and other stakeholders.
• Prepare briefing materials, position papers, and testimony to effectively communicate the organization's policy positions.
• Coordinate with internal teams to align government affairs initiatives with corporate strategy and operational priorities.
• Represent the organization at public hearings, industry forums, and coalition meetings to advocate for favorable policy outcomes.
• Track and report on government affairs activities and their impact to senior leadership and relevant departments.

Necessary Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency with Quality system applications (e.g., eDMS, QMS)
• Dedicated team player who is able to withstand the high demands of a fast-paced environment.
• Results driven, problem solver, and collaborator Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent planning and time management skills and the ability to handle several tasks simultaneously.
• Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision
• Ability for travel up to 20% of the time
• Must be able to provide clear direction while motivating teams.
• Must lead by example through strong work ethics and high standards.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Law, or a related field.

Experience Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in government affairs, public policy, or legislative advocacy.
• Demonstrated knowledge of legislative and regulatory processes at multiple levels of government.

Preferred

• Master’s degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Law, or related discipline.
• Experience working within or closely with the private sector in a regulated industry.
• Familiarity with lobbying compliance and ethics regulations.
• Established network of contacts within government agencies and legislative bodies.
• Proficiency in data analysis and policy impact assessment tools.

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 $100,000 to $150,000 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.