Bridging Biotech

Innovation & Patient Care

Expertise in Clinical Development, Nephrology, and Clinical Tests

Bridging Biotech

Innovation & Patient Care

Expertise in Clinical Development, Nephrology, and Clinical Tests

About

Dr. Maple Fung is a board-certified nephrologist and biotech consultant with 15+ years

of clinical and research experience with 40+ peer reviewed publications across

academia and industry. She brings deep insight into clinical development, life sciences

strategy, and innovative kidney care. Dr. Fung collaborates with biotech companies as a

Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and clinical development consultant, guiding product

development from preclinical stages through all phases of development leading to drug

approvals and partnerships. She has worked across multiple therapeutic areas including

dermatology, nephrology, and rheumatology and interacted with regulatory authorities

globally. She also serves as a clinical trial investigator and continues to provide per

diem nephrology services in San Diego.

Dr. Fung received her medical degree and internal medicine and nephrology training at

University of California, San Diego where she was also a research faculty member prior

to joining industry.

About

Dr. Maple Fung is a board-certified nephrologist and biotech consultant with 15+ years of clinical and research experience with 40+ peer reviewed publications across academia and industry. She brings deep insight into clinical development, life sciences

strategy, and innovative kidney care. Dr. Fung collaborates with biotech companies as a Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and clinical development consultant, guiding product

development from preclinical stages through all phases of development leading to drug approvals and partnerships. She has worked across multiple therapeutic areas including

dermatology, nephrology, and rheumatology and interacted with regulatory authorities globally. She also serves as a clinical trial investigator and continues to provide per diem nephrology services in San Diego.

Dr. Fung received her medical degree and internal medicine and nephrology training at University of California, San Diego where she was also a research faculty member prior

to joining industry.

Biotech Consulting Services

Fractional CMO |

Medical Strategy Lead

Ideal For Startups or scaling teams that need expert medical oversight without investing in a full-time executive

  • Clinical development planning

  • Medical leadership in cross-functional teams

  • Presentation preparations for board of directors, investors, and business development opportunities

  • KOL engagements

Protocol Design &

Program Strategy

Helping biotech teams create practical, rigorous, regulator ready programs and documents

  • Protocol design and feasibility assessment

  • Program design with global clinical regulatory strategy

  • Hands-on drafting of regulatory documents including briefing packages, INDs, protocols, investigator brochures.

Clinical Trial Oversight &
CRO Collaboration

Partnering with clinical operations and CRO teams to ensure efficient and well executed studies across all phases of development

  • Review of study documents and plans

  • Data review and interpretation, including strong statistical background

  • Cross-functional medical leadership

  • Medical monitoring including safety narrative support

  • Active assessment and troubleshooting of issues and concerns in ongoing trial

Biotech Consulting Services

Fractional CMO |

Medical Strategy Lead

Ideal For Startups or scaling teams that need expert medical oversight without investing in a full-time executive

  • Clinical development planning

  • Medical leadership in cross-functional teams

  • Presentation preparations for board of directors, investors and business development opportunities

  • KOL engagement strategy

Protocol Design &

Program Strategy

Helping biotech teams create practical, rigorous, regulator ready programs and documents

  • Protocol design and feasibility assessment

  • Program design with global clinical regulatory strategy

  • Hands-on drafting of regulatory documents including briefing packages, INDs, protocols, investigator brochures

Clinical Trial Oversight &
CRO Collaboration

Partnering with clinical operations and CRO teams to ensure efficient and well executed studies across all phases of development

  • Review of study documents and plans

  • Data review and interpretation, including strong statistical background

  • Cross-functional medical leadership

  • Medical monitoring including safety narrative support

  • active assessment and troubleshooting of issues and concerns in ongoing trial

Who This is For

  • Early-stage biotech founders

  • Startups needing fractional CMO support for board interactions, investors, and business development

  • VC-backed life sciences teams

  • Biotech companies preparing for IND or needing clinical trial design

  • Clinical trial teams that require leadership or troubleshooting

Who This is For

  • Early-stage biotech founders

  • Clinical operations leads

  • Startups needing fractional CMO support for board interactions, investors, and business development

  • VC-backed life sciences teams

  • Biotech companies preparing for IND or needing clinical trial design

  • Clinical trial teams that require leadership or trouble shooting

Schedule Your Consultation Today

Why Clients Trust Dr. Maple Fung

15+ years in clinical practice and biotech strategy

40+ peer-reviewed publications through academic and industry research

Board-certified Nephrology, active in patient care

Proven success in designing and executing trials from Phase 1 to Phase 4

Successful in cross functional leadership across Clinical Programs

Proven achievements in partnerships and business development opportunities

Why Clients Trust Dr. Maple Fung

15+ years in clinical practice and biotech strategy

40+ peer-reviewed publications through academic and industry research

Board-certified Nephrology, active in patient care

Proven success in designing and executing trials from Phase 1 to Phase 4

Successful in cross functional leadership across Clinical Programs

Proven achievements in partnerships and business development opportunities

What Colleagues Say

"Dr. Fung is an outstanding clinical strategist. Her insights were critical in guiding our biotech product from concept to trial" - CEO, Biotech Startup (San Diego)

“She combines medical expertise with business-savvy thinking—a rare and valuable asset.”

— Clinical Research Director

What Colleagues Say

"Dr. Fung is an outstanding clinical strategist. Her insights were critical in guiding our biotech product from concept to trial" - CEO, Biotech Startup (San Diego)

“She combines medical expertise with business-savvy thinking—a rare and valuable asset.”

— Clinical Research Director

Get In Touch

Address: 421 Broadway Unit #303

San Diego, CA 92101

421 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101, USA

Get In Touch

Address: 421 Broadway Unit #303

San Diego, CA 92101

421 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101, USA