Remote Medical Director, Nephrology Clinical Development

Jade Biosciences; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 270,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Jade Biosciences is seeking an experienced Medical Director in Clinical Development to lead nephrology programs across the clinical development lifecycle. This fully remote role requires occasional travel and reports to the Executive Medical Director of Clinical Development.

The ideal physician-scientist will drive trial design, execution, and regulatory interactions, mentor sites, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance Jade’s pipeline in rare kidney diseases.

Qualifications

• MD (or equivalent medical degree); nephrology board certification 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.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and motivate cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead 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.

Skills

Clinical trial design

Medical monitoring

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

MD or equivalent medical degree

Job description

Jade Biosciences is seeking an experienced Medical Director in Clinical Development to lead nephrology programs across the clinical development lifecycle. This fully remote role requires occasional travel and reports to the Executive Medical Director of Clinical Development.

The ideal physician-scientist will drive trial design, execution, and regulatory interactions, mentor sites, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance Jade’s pipeline in rare kidney diseases.