Tonix Pharmaceuticals Announces Appointment of Commercial Industry Veteran, James “Jim” Hunter, to Board of Directors

Core Insights - Tonix Pharmaceuticals has appointed James "Jim" Hunter to its Board of Directors, effective June 12, 2025, to strengthen its commercial strategy and governance as it prepares for the potential launch of TNX-102 SL for fibromyalgia later this year [1][2][4] Company Overview - Tonix Pharmaceuticals is a fully-integrated biotechnology company focused on transforming therapies for pain management and vaccines for public health challenges, with a development portfolio centered on central nervous system (CNS) disorders [5] - The company is advancing TNX-102 SL, a product candidate for fibromyalgia management, with a New Drug Application (NDA) submitted based on two statistically significant Phase 3 studies, and a PDUFA goal date of August 15, 2025, for marketing authorization [5] Leadership and Experience - Jim Hunter has over 40 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, having held leadership roles at Validus Pharmaceuticals, Relialab, and Novartis, and was instrumental in launching Tonix Medicines and entering the migraine market [1][3] - As Executive Vice President of Commercial Operations at Tonix, Hunter managed all aspects of the company's commercial efforts, including sales, marketing, and market access initiatives [2][4] Product Development and Pipeline - Tonix's immunology development portfolio includes biologics targeting organ transplant rejection, autoimmunity, and cancer, such as TNX-1500, an Fc-modified humanized monoclonal antibody [6] - The infectious disease portfolio features TNX-801, a vaccine for mpox and smallpox, and TNX-4200, a broad-spectrum antiviral agent with a contract worth up to $34 million over five years with the U.S. Department of Defense [6] Commercial Strategy - Tonix Medicines, the commercial subsidiary, markets Zembrace SymTouch and Tosymra for the treatment of acute migraines, and is actively involved in pre-launch activities for TNX-102 SL, including launch strategy and market analysis [2][5][6]