Medical Director, Clinical Development(Nephrology)

Posted 7/30/2026 · last confirmed live 9/2/2026

About Jade Biosciences   Jade Biosciences is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing best-in-class therapies that address critical unmet needs in autoimmune diseases. Jade’s lead candidate, JADE101, targets the cytokine APRIL, and is currently being evaluated in a Phase 1 clinical trial for the treatment of immunoglobulin A nephropathy. Jade’s pipeline also includes JADE201, an afucosylated anti-BAFF-R monoclonal antibody, as well as JADE301, an undisclosed antibody candidate, both currently in preclinical development. Jade was launched based on assets licensed from Paragon Therapeutics, an antibody discovery engine founded by Fairmount. For more information, visit  JadeBiosciences.com  and follow the Company on  LinkedIn .   Role Overview   We are  seeking  an experienced and mission-driven  Medical Director in Clinical Development to lead and support clinical  programs in nephrology , with a focus on rare or immune-mediated kidney diseases. This role is ideal for a physician-scientist who thrives in a  small biotech environment where  agility, cross-functional collaboration, and scientific leadership are essential.  The Medical Director  will play a key role in advancing  Jade’s  pipeline through clinical development.   This newly created position will report to  the Executive Medical Director of Clinical Development . This is a fully remote role and will require  some  travel.    Key Responsibilities   Clinical Development    Lead the design, execution, and oversight of clinical trials in nephrology, including protocol development, study monitoring, and data interpretation.   Serve as Medical Monitor for ongoing trials, ensuring patient safety and scientific integrity.   Collaborate with clinical operations, regulatory, and biometrics teams to ensure trial success and compliance.   Educate and advise clinical sites/investigators to support enrollment and optimal study conduct, including presenting at investigator meetings and/or site initiation visits, and serving as the medical point of contact for site staff questions about patient eligibility, and providing input into patient safety assessment and management   Provide medical expertise and support to external partners, vendors, and contractors as required to ensure smooth program execution   Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with internal and external stakeholders regarding the assigned clinical program, including the CMO, CEO, external medical experts and others.   Regulatory and Scientific Contributions   Contribute to the preparation of regulatory documents (INDs, NDAs, briefing documents, etc.).   Support interactions with regulatory authorities and ethics committees.   Stay current with scientific literature and competitive landscape in nephrology and related fields.   Cross-Functional Collaboration   Partner with translational science, biomarker, and commercial teams to align clinical strategy with broader company goals.   Provide medical input into lifecycle planning and early market preparation.   Stakeholder Engagement   Begin building relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), investigators, and advocacy groups in nephrology.   Represent the company at scientific meetings, advisory boards, and industry events.   Qualifications   MD (or equivalent medical degree); board certification in nephrology strongly preferred.   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 with the ability to influence and motivate cross-functional teams, manage a diverse set of stakeholders, and work closely with team leaders   High ethical standards and impeccable integrity   Exercise sound judgment in managing complex, confidential, and regulated information. Position Location   This is a remote role; periodic travel to team and company events is required.   The anticipated salary range for candidates for this role is $270,000 -  $300,000 . The final salary offered will depend on several factors, which may include, but not limited to, relevant years of experience, educational background, and geography.   As part of the I-9 verification of authorization to work in the United States, Jade Bioscience participates in E-Verify. To learn more about E-Verify please review this  poster . Jade Biosciences is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.  

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