Medical Director, Clinical Development – Nephrology

Jade Biosciences

. Lead the design, execution, and oversight of nephrology clinical trials, including protocol development, study monitoring, and data interpretation .

Posted 10/31/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $270,000 - $300,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in nephrology clinical trials, including protocol development, medical monitoring, and regulatory compliance. Possesses strong analytical and decision-making skills, with a commitment to patient safety and scientific integrity.

Highest-signal resume keywords

MD Or Equivalent Medical DegreeBoard Certification In NephrologyClinical Trial Design And ExecutionMedical Monitoring ExperienceRegulatory Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Protocol DevelopmentStudy MonitoringData InterpretationPatient Safety AssessmentRegulatory Document ContributionClinical JudgmentScientific RigorAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsDecision-Making Skills

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsAbility To Influence TeamsHigh Ethical StandardsImpeccable Integrity

Certifications & Qualifications

Board Certification In Nephrology

Industry Keywords

NephrologyClinical TrialsINDsNDAsRegulatory AuthoritiesEthics CommitteesTranslational ScienceBiomarkersKey Opinion LeadersScientific Meetings

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design, execution, and oversight of nephrology clinical trials, 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 and investigators to support enrollment and optimal study conduct
Serve as medical point of contact for site staff questions about patient eligibility and provide input into patient safety assessment and management
Provide medical expertise and support to external partners, vendors, and contractors
Communicate with internal and external stakeholders regarding the assigned clinical program
Contribute to regulatory documents including INDs, NDAs, and briefing documents
Support interactions with regulatory authorities and ethics committees
Stay current with scientific literature and the competitive landscape in nephrology
Partner with translational science, biomarker, and commercial teams to align clinical strategy with company goals
Provide medical input into lifecycle planning and early market preparation
Build relationships with nephrology key opinion leaders, investigators, and advocacy groups
Represent the company at scientific meetings, advisory boards, and industry events

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and motivate cross-functional teams
High ethical standards and impeccable integrity
Sound judgment in managing complex, confidential, and regulated information
Authorization to work in the United States, verified through I-9 and E-Verify

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote work arrangement
Periodic travel to team and company events
Equal Opportunity employer