Medical Director (Nephrology)

About Jade Biosciences

Jade Biosciences is focused on developing innovative, best-in-class therapies to address critical unmet needs in autoimmune diseases. Our lead candidate, JADE101, is designed to inhibit the cytokine APRIL (A Proliferation-Inducing Ligand) and is being developed for the treatment of immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN), a chronic kidney disease that can impair kidney function over time. JADE101 aims to reduce harmful IgA antibodies, lower proteinuria (a key marker of kidney damage), and preserve long-term kidney function. A Phase 1 healthy-volunteer study of JADE101 is ongoing, with interim, biomarker-rich data expected in the first half of 2026. Jade’s pipeline also includes a second development candidate, JADE201, and an undisclosed antibody discovery program, JADE-003, both currently in preclinical development. For more information, visit JadeBiosciences.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and mission-driven Medical Director 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 scientific conferences, sites, 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.

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