Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holding Corp. (Nasdaq: TNXP) (Tonix or the
Company), a biopharmaceutical company with marketed products and a
pipeline of development candidates, today announced the expansion
of its leadership team to support the launch of TNX-102 SL for the
management of fibromyalgia. Bradley Raudabaugh, MBA, has been
appointed Vice President, Marketing, and Errol Gould, Ph.D., has
been appointed Vice President, Medical Affairs.
“We have further strengthened our leadership
team with these two strategic hires as we continue to develop our
commercial strategies and enhance the potential of our pipeline
products. We look forward to leveraging their leadership
capabilities and commercial experience as Tonix prepares for the
launch of TNX-102 SL for the management of fibromyalgia,” said Seth
Lederman, M.D., Chief Executive Officer of Tonix Pharmaceuticals.
“Bradley’s experience in spearheading successful product launches
and his deep commercial insights provide us a crucial asset as we
prepare to receive a decision from the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) for our TNX-102 SL NDA in 2025. Similarly, we
believe Errol’s experience from working with Tonix since March 2024
as a medical affairs consultant and his vast and well-rounded
experience in the development of products in a variety of
therapeutic areas will help us continue to build our reputation
within the medical community.”
Mr. Raudabaugh offers significant leadership
experience in building and launching major brands. Most recently,
he was the Vice President of Product Strategy at Axsome
Therapeutics, where he led the strategic go-to-market planning
across five products/indications in psychiatry and
neurology. Earlier at Axsome, he led their first
commercial launch with Auvelity for the treatment of major
depressive disorder, and the integration of Sunosi upon acquisition
for the treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness in patients with
narcolepsy and sleep apnea. Prior to Axsome, Bradley has held roles
of increasing responsibility across marketing, sales, and market
access at Insmed, Amgen, Teva, and AstraZeneca. Mr. Raudabaugh
holds a Master of Business Administration from the Olin Business
School at Washington University in St. Louis and a Bachelor of Arts
from Louisiana State University.
“This is an exciting time to be joining Tonix as it prepares to
receive an FDA decision on its NDA for TNX-102 SL for the
management of fibromyalgia,” said Mr. Raudabaugh. “I am ecstatic to
work with the Tonix team. We have an opportunity to bring to
patients and clinicians the first newly approved drug for
fibromyalgia in more than 15 years.”
Dr. Gould has over 25 years of experience in
research and development and medical affairs across multiple
therapeutic areas, including neurology, pain, and sleep, and worked
with Tonix as a medical affairs consultant since March 2024. Since
2022, Dr. Gould has served as Head of Medical Affairs in a
consultant role at Enalare Therapeutics, developing medical
strategy, external messaging and publication plans for its novel
respiratory stimulant candidate, ENA-001. Previously, he spent over
eight years at Currax Pharmaceuticals, where he ultimately served
as Head of Medical and Scientific Affairs. In this role, he led
clinical and non-clinical research, developed U.S. and global
medical affairs strategies and oversaw medical information for all
marketed products. Earlier in his career, Dr. Gould had various
medical affairs roles at Synchrony Healthcare Communications, Nuvo
Research and Endo Pharmaceuticals. Dr. Gould began his career at
GlaxoSmithKline as the Assistant Director in the Metabolism
Therapeutic Area and later served on secondment as an Associate
Product Manager for the Diabetes Franchise. Dr. Gould holds a Ph.D.
in pharmacology from West Virginia University and a Bachelor of
Science in biochemistry from the University of
Massachusetts-Amherst. He also served as a Research Associate at
Hahnemann University and as a Post-Doctoral Fellow/Research
Associate at the University of Virginia.
“I look forward to partnering with the Tonix
team and building upon the Company’s successes to support TNX-102
SL as well as provide medical and strategic insight across the
entire Tonix portfolio,” said Dr. Gould.
Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holding
Corp.*
Tonix is a fully-integrated biopharmaceutical
company focused on transforming therapies for pain management and
vaccines for public health challenges. Tonix’s development
portfolio is focused on central nervous system (CNS) disorders.
Tonix’s priority is to advance TNX-102 SL, a product candidate for
the management of fibromyalgia, for which an NDA was submitted
based on two statistically significant Phase 3 studies for the
management of fibromyalgia. The FDA has granted Fast Track
designation to TNX-102 SL for the management of fibromyalgia. We
expect an FDA decision on the acceptance of the NDA for review and
a PDUFA date in December 2024 and if accepted, a decision on NDA
approval in August 2025 for standard review. TNX-102 SL is also
being developed to treat acute stress reaction and acute stress
disorder under a Physician-Initiated IND at the University of North
Carolina in the OASIS study funded by the U.S. Department of
Defense (DoD). Tonix’s CNS portfolio includes TNX-1300 (cocaine
esterase), a biologic in Phase 2 development designed to treat
cocaine intoxication that has FDA Breakthrough Therapy designation
and its development is supported by a grant from the U.S. National
Institute of Drug Abuse and Addiction. Tonix’s immunology
development portfolio consists of biologics to address organ
transplant rejection, autoimmunity and cancer, including TNX-1500,
which is an Fc-modified humanized monoclonal antibody targeting
CD40-ligand (CD40L or CD154) being developed for the prevention of
allograft rejection and for the treatment of autoimmune diseases.
Tonix also has product candidates in development in the areas of
rare disease, including TNX-2900 for Prader-Willi syndrome, and
infectious disease, including a vaccine for mpox, TNX-801. Tonix
recently announced a contract with the U.S. DoD’s Defense Threat
Reduction Agency (DTRA) for up to $34 million over five years to
develop TNX-4200, small molecule broad-spectrum antiviral agents
targeting CD45 for the prevention or treatment of infections to
improve the medical readiness of military personnel in biological
threat environments. Tonix owns and operates a state-of-the art
infectious disease research facility in Frederick, MD. Tonix
Medicines, our commercial subsidiary, markets Zembrace® SymTouch®
(sumatriptan injection) 3 mg and Tosymra® (sumatriptan nasal spray)
10 mg for the treatment of acute migraine with or without aura in
adults.
* 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. All other marks are property of
their respective owners.
This press release and further information about
Tonix can be found at www.tonixpharma.com.
Forward Looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release are
forward-looking within the meaning of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements may be identified
by the use of forward-looking words such as “anticipate,”
“believe,” “forecast,” “estimate,” “expect,” and “intend,” among
others. These forward-looking statements are based on Tonix's
current expectations and actual results could differ materially.
There are a number of factors that could cause actual events to
differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking
statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, risks
related to the failure to obtain FDA clearances or approvals and
noncompliance with FDA regulations; risks related to the failure to
successfully market any of our products; risks related to the
timing and progress of clinical development of our product
candidates; our need for additional financing; uncertainties of
patent protection and litigation; uncertainties of government or
third party payor reimbursement; limited research and development
efforts and dependence upon third parties; and substantial
competition. As with any pharmaceutical under development, there
are significant risks in the development, regulatory approval and
commercialization of new products. Tonix does not undertake an
obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement.
Investors should read the risk factors set forth in the Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, as filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on April 1,
2024, and periodic reports filed with the SEC on or after the date
thereof. All of Tonix's forward-looking statements are expressly
qualified by all such risk factors and other cautionary statements.
The information set forth herein speaks only as of the date
thereof.
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Indication and UsageZembrace® SymTouch®
(sumatriptan succinate) injection (Zembrace) and Tosymra®
(sumatriptan) nasal spray are prescription medicines used to treat
acute migraine headaches with or without aura in adults who have
been diagnosed with migraine.Zembrace and Tosymra are not used to
prevent migraines. It is not known if Zembrace or Tosymra are safe
and effective in children under 18 years of age.
Important Safety Information
Zembrace and Tosymra can cause serious side effects,
including heart attack and other heart problems, which may lead to
death. Stop use and get emergency help if you have any signs of a
heart attack:
- discomfort in the center of your
chest that lasts for more than a few minutes or goes away and comes
back
- severe tightness, pain, pressure, or
heaviness in your chest, throat, neck, or jaw
- pain or discomfort in your arms,
back, neck, jaw or stomach
- shortness of breath with or without
chest discomfort
- breaking out in a cold sweat
- nausea or vomiting
- feeling lightheaded
Zembrace and Tosymra are not for people with risk factors for
heart disease (high blood pressure or cholesterol, smoking,
overweight, diabetes, family history of heart disease) unless a
heart exam shows no problem.
Do not use Zembrace or Tosymra if you have:
- history of heart problems
- narrowing of blood vessels to your
legs, arms, stomach, or kidney (peripheral vascular disease)
- uncontrolled high blood
pressure
- hemiplegic or basilar migraines. If
you are not sure if you have these, ask your provider.
- had a stroke, transient ischemic
attacks (TIAs), or problems with blood circulation
- severe liver problems
- taken any of the following medicines
in the last 24 hours: almotriptan, eletriptan, frovatriptan,
naratriptan, rizatriptan, ergotamines, or dihydroergotamine. Ask
your provider for a list of these medicines if you are not
sure.
- are taking certain antidepressants,
known as monoamine oxidase (MAO)-A inhibitors or it has been 2
weeks or less since you stopped taking a MAO-A inhibitor. Ask your
provider for a list of these medicines if you are not sure.
- an allergy to sumatriptan or any of
the components of Zembrace or Tosymra
Tell your provider about all of your medical conditions and
medicines you take, including vitamins and supplements.
Zembrace and Tosymra can cause dizziness, weakness, or
drowsiness. If so, do not drive a car, use machinery, or do
anything where you need to be alert.
Zembrace and Tosymra may cause serious side effects
including:
- changes in color or sensation in
your fingers and toes
- sudden or severe stomach pain,
stomach pain after meals, weight loss, nausea or vomiting,
constipation or diarrhea, bloody diarrhea, fever
- cramping and pain in your legs or
hips; feeling of heaviness or tightness in your leg muscles;
burning or aching pain in your feet or toes while resting;
numbness, tingling, or weakness in your legs; cold feeling or color
changes in one or both legs or feet
- increased blood pressure including a
sudden severe increase even if you have no history of high blood
pressure
- medication overuse headaches from
using migraine medicine for 10 or more days each month. If your
headaches get worse, call your provider.
- serotonin syndrome, a rare but
serious problem that can happen in people using Zembrace or
Tosymra, especially when used with anti-depressant medicines called
SSRIs or SNRIs. Call your provider right away if you have: mental
changes such as seeing things that are not there (hallucinations),
agitation, or coma; fast heartbeat; changes in blood pressure; high
body temperature; tight muscles; or trouble walking.
- hives (itchy bumps); swelling of
your tongue, mouth, or throat
- seizures even in people who have
never had seizures before
The most common side effects of Zembrace and Tosymra
include: pain and redness at injection site (Zembrace
only); tingling or numbness in your fingers or toes; dizziness;
warm, hot, burning feeling to your face (flushing); discomfort or
stiffness in your neck; feeling weak, drowsy, or tired; application
site (nasal) reactions (Tosymra only) and throat irritation
(Tosymra only).
Tell your provider if you have any side effect that bothers you
or does not go away. These are not all the possible side effects of
Zembrace and Tosymra. For more information, ask your provider.
This is the most important information to know about Zembrace
and Tosymra but is not comprehensive. For more information, talk to
your provider and read the Patient
Information and Instructions for
Use. You can also
visit https://www.tonixpharma.com or
call 1-888-869-7633.
You are encouraged to report adverse effects of prescription
drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or
call 1-800-FDA-1088.
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