Bridging Biotech
Innovation & Patient Care
Bridging Biotech
Innovation & Patient Care
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
"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
"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