Medical Director, Clinical Development(Nephrology)

The role

The Medical Director in Clinical Development will lead and support clinical programs in nephrology. This role focuses on rare or immune-mediated kidney diseases to advance the company's pipeline.

What you will do

• Lead the design, execution, and oversight of clinical trials in nephrology
• Serve as Medical Monitor for ongoing trials
• Collaborate with clinical operations, regulatory, and biometrics teams
• Educate and advise clinical sites and investigators
• Provide medical expertise to external partners, vendors, and contractors
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders
• Contribute to the preparation of regulatory documents
• Support interactions with regulatory authorities and ethics committees
• Partner with translational science, biomarker, and commercial teams
• Represent the company at scientific meetings, advisory boards, and industry events

Required qualifications

• MD (or equivalent medical degree)
• 3+ years of experience as a nephrologist in academia or industry, and/or experience in nephrology clinical trials or rare disease programs
• Experience in clinical trial design, execution, and medical monitoring
• Strong clinical judgment, scientific rigor, and regulatory knowledge
• Ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High ethical standards and impeccable integrity
• Ability to manage complex, confidential, and regulated information

Nice to have

• board certification in nephrology

About the company

Jade Biosciences is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing best-in-class therapies that address critical unmet needs in autoimmune diseases. The company was launched based on assets licensed from Paragon Therapeutics.