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Autoimmune Hepatitis

Immunology
6
Pipeline Programs
9
Companies
8
Clinical Trials
0
Approved Products

Pipeline by Development Stage

Preclinical
Phase 1
Phase 1/2
Phase 2
Phase 2/3
Phase 3
On Market
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Early DiscoveryClinical DevelopmentMarket

Immunology is a $15.0B market in mature growth, driven by blockbuster JAK inhibitors and biologics across multiple therapeutic domains.

$15.0B marketMature↑ Growing30 products15 companies

Key Trends

  • JAK inhibitors and corticosteroid combinations dominate spending (39% combined)
  • Multiple patent cliffs emerging 2026-2028, creating generic competition risk
  • Robust pipeline with 4,996 trials signals continued innovation and market expansion

Career Verdict

Strong career opportunity for those targeting Medical Affairs, Commercial, or R&D roles, with solid hiring momentum and premium salaries in specialized functions.

AI-generated market analysis based on FDA, CMS, ClinicalTrials.gov, and hiring data

Market Leaders

#1MOUNJAROGrowing
$2.4B
#2SYMBICORTStable
$2.0B
AstraZeneca·LOE_APPROACHING
#3JAKAFIDeclining
$1.9B
Incyte·LOE_APPROACHING2.6yr
#4RESTASISStable
$1.5B
AbbVie·PEAK8.0yr
#5RINVOQGrowing
$976M
AbbVie·PEAK11.8yr

Drug Class Breakdown

Janus Kinase Inhibitors
$3.0B(20%)

dominant class with patent cliff risk

Corticosteroid Hormone Receptor Agonists
$2.8B(19%)

established, mature market segment

G-Protein-linked Receptor Interactions
$2.4B(16%)

driven by single blockbuster

Calcineurin Inhibitors
$1.6B(11%)

established immunosuppression class

Tumor Necrosis Factor Receptor Blocking Activity
$1.2B(8%)

legacy biologic class with competition

Career Outlook

Growing

Immunology offers a maturing but actively growing market with strong corporate investment, deep pipelines, and premium compensation across commercial and clinical functions. The therapeutic area is characterized by complex mechanism-of-action portfolios, frequent label expansion opportunities, and multi-indication blockbusters that require sophisticated Medical Affairs and Commercial expertise. Patent cliff risk on JAK inhibitors creates both disruption and opportunity for those skilled in competitive positioning and pipeline strategy.

Breaking In

Enter through Medical Affairs, Clinical Operations, or Commercial Training programs at large companies (J&J, AbbVie, Bristol Myers Squibb); a foundation in immunology mechanisms is valuable but trainable.

For Experienced Professionals

Leverage patent cliff risk to position yourself in competitive differentiation, pipeline strategy, or M&A integration roles, where demand for immunology expertise is highest.

In-Demand Skills

Medical Affairs and MSL expertise in immunosuppression and inflammatory diseasesJAK inhibitor mechanism expertise and competitive positioningClinical trial design and phase transition managementCommercial acumen for premium-priced biologics and small moleculesRegulatory strategy for label expansions and lifecycle management

Best For

Medical Science LiaisonBrand ManagerSenior Medical Affairs ManagerClinical Development ManagerCommercial Strategy Lead

Hiring Landscape

$212K-$387K

Immunology hiring totals 340 open positions with strong demand across Medical Affairs (110 roles, $257K avg), Commercial (83 roles, $270K avg), and R&D (31 roles, $387K avg). Johnson & Johnson, Bristol Myers Squibb, and AbbVie are the top recruiters, reflecting their portfolio depth and market dominance. Compensation is competitive, particularly in R&D and Clinical Operations.

340
Open Roles
5
Companies Hiring
5
Departments

Top Hiring Companies

45Growing
31Growing
29Stable

By Department

Medical Affairs(32%)
$257K
Commercial(24%)
$270K
Research & Development(9%)
$387K
Clinical Operations(4%)
$345K
Manufacturing(2%)
$212K

Strong hiring demand with premium compensation in Medical Affairs and Commercial roles; R&D positions command highest salaries but are less abundant.

Competitive Landscape

9 companies ranked by most advanced pipeline stage

Sandoz
SandozAustria - Kundl
1 program
1
VAY736Phase 2/3
Dr. Falk Pharma
Dr. Falk PharmaGermany - Freiburg
1 program
1
budesonidePhase 2/31 trial
Active Trials
NCT00838214Completed208Est. Dec 2008
TaiwanJ Pharmaceuticals
3 programs
1
2
JKB-122Phase 21 trial
JKB-122Phase 21 trial
JKB-122 in capsule or tablet formPhase 11 trial
Active Trials
NCT04313205Unknown8Est. Dec 2020
NCT04371718Unknown120Est. Feb 2024
NCT02556372Completed20Est. Jan 2019
ViiV Healthcare
ViiV HealthcareNC - Durham
1 program
1
Belimumab Auto-Injector [Benlysta]Phase 2
Stuart Therapeutics
1 program
Orencia®PHASE_11 trial
Active Trials
NCT04203875Terminated1Est. Jul 2020
SteroTherapeutics
SteroTherapeuticsPA - Doylestown
1 program
CannabidiolPHASE_21 trial
Active Trials
NCT04129489Terminated2Est. Mar 2020
Veloxis Pharmaceuticals
1 program
LCP-TacroPHASE_21 trial
Active Trials
NCT00608894Terminated13Est. Jul 2009
Roche
RocheSTAVANGER NORWAY, Norway
1 program
RO7049665PHASE_2
Kezar Life Sciences
Kezar Life SciencesCA - South SF
1 program
zetomipzomibPHASE_21 trial
Active Trials
NCT05569759Completed24Est. Apr 2025

Trial Timeline

Clinical trial activity over time

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Dr. Falk Pharmabudesonide
Kezar Life Scienceszetomipzomib
TaiwanJ PharmaceuticalsJKB-122
SteroTherapeuticsCannabidiol
TaiwanJ PharmaceuticalsJKB-122
Veloxis PharmaceuticalsLCP-Tacro
TaiwanJ PharmaceuticalsJKB-122 in capsule or tablet form
Stuart TherapeuticsOrencia®

Clinical Trials (8)

Total enrollment: 396 patients across 8 trials

Budesonide 3x3mg/d Versus Prednisone in Active Autoimmune Hepatitis

Start: Mar 2001Est. completion: Dec 2008208 patients
Phase 2/3Completed

A Study of Zetomipzomib (KZR-616) in Patients With Autoimmune Hepatitis (PORTOLA)

Start: May 2023Est. completion: Apr 202524 patients
Phase 2Completed

Effect of JKB-122 on Prednisolone and Azathioprine Induced Remission in Autoimmune Hepatitis (AIH)

Start: Nov 2020Est. completion: Feb 2024120 patients
Phase 2Unknown

A Phase 2a Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Cannabidiol Only as Maintenance Therapy and Steroid Sparing in Patients With Stable Autoimmune Hepatitis

Start: Feb 2019Est. completion: Mar 20202 patients
Phase 2Terminated

Liver Test Study of Using JKB-122 in Autoimmune Hepatitis (AIH) Patients Who Are Refractory or Intolerant to Current Therapies

Start: Apr 2016Est. completion: Jan 201920 patients
Phase 2Completed

LCP-Tacro vs. Azathioprine for the Treatment of Autoimmune Hepatitis

Start: Dec 2007Est. completion: Jul 200913 patients
Phase 2Terminated
NCT04313205TaiwanJ PharmaceuticalsJKB-122 in capsule or tablet form

A Pharmacokinetic Study of JKB-122 Tablets Compared to Capsule

Start: Aug 2020Est. completion: Dec 20208 patients
Phase 1Unknown

Abatacept for Treatment of Recurrent or de Novo Autoimmune Hepatitis

Start: Mar 2020Est. completion: Jul 20201 patients
Phase 1Terminated

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Phase Legend

PreclinicalLab & animal studies
Phase 1Safety & dosing
Phase 2Efficacy testing
Phase 3Large-scale trials
On MarketApproved & available

Key Insights

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