Expert Biotech Consulting
& Nephrology Care

Dr. Maple Fung, MD is a physician consultant with deep experience in both patient care and biotech strategy. Having served as Medical Director and Vice President of Clinical Development at multiple clinical-stage biotechs, Dr. Fung brings a unique physician’s perspective to protocol development, regulatory strategy, and clinical execution.
Whether you're launching a first-in-human study, optimizing a development plan, or seeking seasoned leadership without committing to a full-time CMO, Dr. Fung delivers thoughtful, science-driven solutions that align with your team’s goals.
Fractional CMO |
Medical Strategy Lead
Ideal For Startups or scaling teams that need expert medical oversight without the cost of a full-time executive
Clinical development planning
Medical leadership in cross-functional teams
Presentation prep for boards & investors
KOL engagement strategy
Protocol Design &
Medical Writing
Helping biotech teams create rigorous, regulator-ready documents that drive trial success
Protocol design and feasibility assessment
I/E criteria refinement
Medical writing & safety narrative support
Clinical Trial Oversight &
CRO Collaboration
Partnering with clinical operations and CRO teams to ensure studies stay on track
Review of study documents and plans
Data interpretation support
cross-functional medical leadership
About
Dr. Fung is a board-certified nephrologist and experienced biotech executive based in San Diego, CA. She’s held leadership positions at multiple venture-backed life sciences companies, where she oversaw Phase I–III clinical trials and helped shape product development pipelines.
Combining clinical depth with biotech acumen, she is a trusted partner to medical affairs, regulatory, and clinical ops teams alike.
Early-stage biotech founders
Clinical operations leads
VC-backed life sciences teams
startups needing fractions CMO support
Biotech companies preparing for IND or Phase I
"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
