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Bipolar I Disorder

Neurology
41
Pipeline Programs
19
Companies
37
Clinical Trials
3 recruiting
7
Approved Products

Pipeline by Development Stage

Preclinical
Phase 1
Phase 1/2
Phase 2
Phase 2/3
Phase 3
On Market
0
3
0
5
0
24
9
Early DiscoveryClinical DevelopmentMarket

Drug Modality Breakdown

Small Molecule
12100%
+ 30 programs with unclassified modality

Neurology is a $26.9B market dominated by a single blockbuster anticoagulant (ELIQUIS), representing a mature but consolidating therapeutic area.

$26.9B marketMature→ Stable30 products15 companies

Key Trends

  • Extreme market concentration: 68% of spending driven by one FXa inhibitor product
  • Psychiatric and migraine therapies emerging as secondary growth drivers
  • High clinical trial activity (8,279 trials) signals continued pipeline development

Career Verdict

Neurology offers solid career stability with good hiring demand, but limited upside growth—best suited for professionals seeking established market positions rather than emerging-area innovation.

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

Market Leaders

#1ELIQUISStable
$18.3B
Bristol Myers Squibb·Launch15.0yr
$1.8B
#3BRILINTAStable
$692M
AstraZeneca·Peak10.2yr
#4NUPLAZIDStable
$596M
$530M
Johnson & Johnson·Peak15.6yr

Drug Class Breakdown

FXa Inhibitors (anticoagulant)
$18.3B(68%)

market-defining single product

Dopamine/Serotonin Antagonists (psychiatric)
$2.4B(9%)

stable mature class

P2Y12 Receptor Antagonists (antiplatelet)
$692M(3%)

niche but stable

5-HT2A Inverse Agonists (psychiatric)
$596M(2%)

specialty indication focus

CGRP Receptor Antagonists (migraine)
$931M(3%)

emerging growth segment

Immunomodulators (MS)
$747M(3%)

stable with LOE risk

Other mechanisms
$2.6B(10%)

diverse small products

Career Outlook

Stable

Neurology represents a mature, cash-generative market with limited growth tailwinds but strong hiring stability. The dominance of ELIQUIS creates a bifurcated career landscape: high-opportunity positions in emerging segments (CGRP antagonists, psychiatric therapeutics) and commoditized roles in anticoagulant franchises. Job availability is solid but growth expectations should be tempered relative to oncology or immunology.

Breaking In

Entry-level professionals should target clinical operations or commercial support roles at J&J, AstraZeneca, or Sanofi to build domain expertise in neurology disease states and competitive dynamics.

For Experienced Professionals

Experienced professionals should prioritize emerging mechanism roles (CGRP, tau-targeting programs) or pivot to medtech/neurotech (Stryker, Medtronic) to capture higher growth and salary potential than traditional pharma incumbents.

In-Demand Skills

Medical Science Liaisons (MSL) for specialist engagementClinical trial operations expertisePsychiatric/neurodegenerative disease educationRegulatory affairs (given patent cliff activity)Commercial strategy around branded/generic transitions

Best For

Medical Science LiaisonCommercial Brand Manager (anticoagulant/psychiatric franchises)Clinical Operations ManagerRegulatory Affairs SpecialistClinical Development Manager (CGRP/immunomodulator pipelines)

Hiring Landscape

$100K-$199K

Neurology shows moderate but distributed hiring across pharma and medtech employers, with 4,186 total jobs listed. Commercial functions lead (947 roles, $169K avg), followed by clinical operations (467 roles, $132K avg), indicating bias toward commercialization over R&D. Takeda leads external hiring (762 jobs) with strong representation in contract research and CRO spaces.

4,186
Open Roles
5
Companies Hiring
5
Departments

Top Hiring Companies

762Growing
434Stable
302Stable

By Department

Commercial(23%)
$169K
Clinical Operations(11%)
$132K
Engineering(8%)
$199K
IT(4%)
$100K
Manufacturing(3%)
$170K

Commercial and clinical operations roles dominate, offering stable mid-career positions; engineering roles command premium salaries ($199K), suggesting strong device/neurotech hiring pockets.

On Market (7)

Approved therapies currently available

AbbVie
VRAYLARApproved
cariprazine
AbbVie
Atypical Antipsychotic [EPC]oral2015
936M Part D
Otsuka
REXULTIApproved
brexpiprazole
Otsuka
Atypical Antipsychotic [EPC]oral2015
630M Part D
Otsuka
ABILIFY ASIMTUFIIApproved
aripiprazole
Otsuka
Atypical Antipsychotic [EPC]intramuscular2023
13M Part D
Otsuka
ABILIFYApproved
aripiprazole
Otsuka
Atypical Antipsychotic [EPC]oral2002
12M Part D
Otsuka
MEZOFYApproved
aripiprazole
Otsuka
oral2025
Otsuka
OPIPZAApproved
aripiprazole
Otsuka
Atypical Antipsychotic [EPC]oral2024
Otsuka
ABILIFY MAINTENA KITApproved
aripiprazole
Otsuka
intramuscular2013

Competitive Landscape

18 companies ranked by most advanced pipeline stage

Otsuka
OtsukaJapan - Tokushima
10 programs
10
1
AripiprazolePhase 3Small Molecule1 trial
AripiprazolePhase 3Small Molecule1 trial
AripiprazolePhase 3Small Molecule1 trial
AripiprazolePhase 3Small Molecule1 trial
AripiprazolePhase 3Small Molecule1 trial
+5 more programs
Active Trials
NCT00606281Completed258Est. Nov 2010
NCT00094432Completed650Est. Nov 2006
NCT00606320Completed59Est. Nov 2010
+7 more trials
Prevail Therapeutics
4 programs
2
2
OlanzapinePhase 41 trial
olanzapinePhase 41 trial
OlanzapinePhase 31 trial
ValproatePhase 31 trial
Active Trials
NCT00618748Completed101Est. Sep 2010
NCT01977300Completed159Est. Aug 2011
NCT00982020Completed203Est. May 2013
+1 more trials
AbbVie
AbbVieNORTH CHICAGO, IL
2 programs
1
1
1
CariprazinePhase 31 trial
icalcaprantPhase 24 trials
Active Trials
NCT06696755Recruiting195Est. Nov 2027
NCT07276997Recruiting195Est. Sep 2027
NCT06722417Completed16Est. Jan 2025
+2 more trials
Lundbeck
LundbeckDenmark - Copenhagen
6 programs
1
5
BrexpiprazolePhase 3Small Molecule
BrexpiprazolePhase 3Small Molecule
BrexpiprazolePhase 3Small Molecule
EscitalopramPhase 31 trial
IntramuscularPhase 3
+1 more programs
Active Trials
NCT00141505CompletedEst. Dec 2006
NCT00958633Terminated237Est. May 2020
Alliance Pharmaceuticals
2 programs
1
SensorilPhase 31 trial
L-carnosineN/A1 trial
Active Trials
NCT00177463Completed47Est. Dec 2007
NCT00761761Completed60Est. Mar 2011
Alkermes
AlkermesDUBLIN 4, Ireland
2 programs
1
1
OLZ/SAMPhase 31 trial
OLZ/SAMPhase 11 trial
Active Trials
NCT04987658Completed7Est. Aug 2023
NCT04987229Enrolling By Invitation236Est. Sep 2027
Sandoz
SandozAustria - Kundl
2 programs
2
LicarbazepinePhase 31 trial
LicarbazepinePhase 31 trial
Active Trials
NCT00228059Completed132Est. Jul 2007
NCT00238485Completed251Est. Jul 2007
Abbott
AbbottABBOTT PARK, IL
1 program
1
Divalproex SodiumPhase 31 trial
Active Trials
NCT00195780Completed227
ViiV Healthcare
ViiV HealthcareNC - Durham
1 program
1
EscitalopramPhase 3
BioXcel Therapeutics
BioXcel TherapeuticsCT - New Haven
1 program
1
BXCL501 Sublingual FilmPhase 21 trial
Active Trials
NCT07116694Completed33Est. Oct 2025
Pfizer
PfizerNEW YORK, NY
1 program
1
BifeprunoxPhase 2
Neurocrine Biosciences
1 program
1
NBI-1117568Phase 21 trial
Active Trials
NCT07288320Recruiting150Est. Feb 2028
MSD
MSDIreland - Ballydine
1 program
1
MK-8189Phase 11 trial
Active Trials
NCT06273774Completed34Est. Aug 2024
Sharp Therapeutics
Sharp TherapeuticsPA - Pittsburgh
1 program
1
MK-8189Phase 1
Bial
BialPortugal - Coronado
3 programs
BIA 2-093 1800 mg once daily [Group 1PHASE_21 trial
Eslicarbazepine AcetatePHASE_21 trial
Eslicarbazepine acetate 1800 mgPHASE_21 trial
Active Trials
NCT01825837Completed104Est. Jun 2007
NCT01822678Completed161Est. Nov 2006
NCT01824602Terminated38Est. Nov 2006
Vanda Pharmaceuticals
Vanda PharmaceuticalsWASHINGTON, DC
2 programs
IloperidonePHASE_11 trial
IloperidonePHASE_31 trial
Active Trials
NCT04127058Completed12Est. Nov 2019
NCT04819776Completed417Est. Aug 2023
Gedeon Richter
Gedeon RichterHungary - Budapest
1 program
CariprazinePHASE_31 trial
Active Trials
NCT01059539Completed403Est. Feb 2012
Eli Lilly and Company
Eli Lilly and CompanyINDIANAPOLIS, IN
1 program
OlanzapinePHASE_4

Trial Timeline

Clinical trial activity over time

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
Prevail TherapeuticsOlanzapine
Prevail Therapeuticsolanzapine
AlkermesOLZ/SAM
Vanda PharmaceuticalsIloperidone
AbbVieCariprazine
OtsukaBrexpiprazole
OtsukaBrexpiprazole
OtsukaBrexpiprazole
OtsukaIntramuscular
LundbeckEscitalopram
Gedeon RichterCariprazine
Alliance PharmaceuticalsSensoril
Prevail TherapeuticsOlanzapine
OtsukaAripiprazole
OtsukaAripiprazole

Showing 15 of 37 trials with date data

Clinical Trials (37)

Total enrollment: 7,407 patients across 37 trials

Study in Adolescents With Schizophrenia or Bipolar Disorder

Start: Sep 2009Est. completion: May 2013203 patients
Phase 4Completed

A Comparison of Olanzapine in Combination With a Mood Stabilizer vs Mood Stabilizer Alone, in Mixed Bipolar Patients

Start: Dec 2006Est. completion: Feb 2008202 patients
Phase 4Completed

Long-term Safety Extension Study of OLZ/SAM in Pediatric Subjects

Start: Oct 2021Est. completion: Sep 2027236 patients
Phase 3Enrolling By Invitation

Evaluation of Efficacy and Safety of Iloperidone in the Acute Treatment of Manic or Mixed Episodes Associated With Bipolar I Disorder

Start: Mar 2021Est. completion: Aug 2023417 patients
Phase 3Completed

A Cariprazine Study in the Prevention of Relapse in Bipolar I Disorder Patients Whose Current Episode is Manic or Depressive, With or Without Mixed Features

Start: Jun 2018Est. completion: Sep 2022901 patients
Phase 3Completed
NCT03287869OtsukaBrexpiprazole

A Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Tolerability of Brexpiprazole in the Treatment of Participants With Bipolar I Disorder.

Start: Oct 2017Est. completion: Jul 2019381 patients
Phase 3Completed
NCT03257865OtsukaBrexpiprazole

A Trial to Assess Brexpiprazole Versus Placebo for the Treatment of Acute Manic Episodes, Associated With Bipolar I Disorder

Start: Sep 2017Est. completion: Jan 2019333 patients
Phase 3Completed
NCT03259555OtsukaBrexpiprazole

A Trial to Assess Brexpiprazole Versus Placebo for the Treatment of Acute Manic Episodes Associated With Bipolar I Disorder

Start: Sep 2017Est. completion: Jan 2019322 patients
Phase 3Completed
NCT01567527OtsukaIntramuscular

Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of an Intramuscular Formulation of Aripiprazole (OPC-14597) as Maintenance Treatment in Bipolar I Patients

Start: Aug 2012Est. completion: Apr 2016731 patients
Phase 3Completed

Mood Stabilizer (MS)+ Antidepressant vs MS + Placebo in Maintenance of Bipolar Disorder.

Start: Nov 2010Est. completion: May 2020237 patients
Phase 3Terminated

Long-term Safety and Tolerability of Cariprazine for Bipolar I Disorder

Start: Feb 2010Est. completion: Feb 2012403 patients
Phase 3Completed

Sensoril(Ashwaganhda)for Bipolar Disorder

Start: Oct 2008Est. completion: Mar 201160 patients
Phase 3Completed

Safety and Efficacy of Olanzapine in the Long-term Treatment for Bipolar I Disorder, Depressed

Start: Feb 2008Est. completion: Sep 2010101 patients
Phase 3Completed
NCT00606229OtsukaAripiprazole

A Multicenter Investigative Study of the Safety and Efficacy of Long-term Administration of Aripiprazole in Combination With Mood Stabilizer for the Treatment of Patients With Bipolar Disorder Experiencing a Manic or Mixed Episode

Start: Jan 2008Est. completion: Nov 201041 patients
Phase 3Completed
NCT00606281OtsukaAripiprazole

A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Parallel Group-comparison Trial of Aripiprazole in the Treatment of Patients With Bipolar Disorder Experiencing a Manic or Mixed Episode

Start: Jan 2008Est. completion: Nov 2010258 patients
Phase 3Completed
NCT00606320OtsukaAripiprazole

A Multicenter, Investigative Study of the Safety and Efficacy of Extended Administration of Aripiprazole in Combination With Mood Stabilizer for the Treatment of Patients With Bipolar Disorder Experiencing a Manic or Mixed Episode

Start: Jan 2008Est. completion: Nov 201059 patients
Phase 3Completed
NCT00606177OtsukaAripiprazole

A Multicenter, Placebo-controlled, Double-blind Investigative Extension Trial of the Safety and Efficacy of Aripiprazole in the Treatment of Patients With Bipolar Disorder Experiencing a Manic or Mixed Episode

Start: Jan 2008Est. completion: Nov 201099 patients
Phase 3Completed
NCT00195780AbbottDivalproex Sodium

A Study for the Treatment of Mania Associated With Bipolar I Disorder in Children and Adolescents

Start: Feb 2005227 patients
Phase 3Completed
NCT00238485SandozLicarbazepine

An Open-label Extension Study to Evaluate the Safety and Tolerability of Licarbazepine 750-2000 mg/d in the Treatment of Manic Episodes of Bipolar I Disorder

Start: Jan 2005Est. completion: Jul 2007251 patients
Phase 3Completed
NCT00228059SandozLicarbazepine

An Open-label Extension Study to Evaluate the Safety and Tolerability of Licarbazepine in the Treatment of Manic Episodes of Bipolar I Disorder.

Start: Jan 2005Est. completion: Jul 2007132 patients
Phase 3Completed
NCT00094432OtsukaAripiprazole

A Study of Aripiprazole in Patients With Bipolar I Disorder With a Major Depressive Episode

Start: Jun 2004Est. completion: Nov 2006650 patients
Phase 3Completed

Atypical Antipsychotics for Continuation and Maintenance Treatment After an Acute Manic Episode

Start: Jan 2003Est. completion: Aug 2011159 patients
Phase 3Completed
NCT00046384Otsukaaripiprazole

Study of Aripiprazole in the Treatment of Patients With Acute Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder

Start: Jun 2002Est. completion: Apr 2003
Phase 3Completed

A Study to Assess Adverse Events and Change in Disease Activity of Oral Icalcaprant in Adult Participants With Bipolar I or II Disorder

Start: Feb 2026Est. completion: Nov 2027195 patients
Phase 2Recruiting

An Assessment of Efficacy, Safety, and Pharmacokinetics of NBI-1117568 in Adults With Bipolar I Disorder With Current Mania

Start: Dec 2025Est. completion: Feb 2028150 patients
Phase 2Recruiting

A Study to Assess Change in Disease Activity and Adverse Events of Oral Icalcaprant in Adult Participants With Major Depressive Disorder

Start: Dec 2025Est. completion: Sep 2027195 patients
Phase 2Recruiting
NCT07116694BioXcel TherapeuticsBXCL501 Sublingual Film

Assessment of Acute Psychomotor Agitation Measures Associated With Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder

Start: Jun 2025Est. completion: Oct 202533 patients
Phase 2Completed
NCT01825837BialBIA 2-093 1800 mg once daily [Group 1

Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Eslicarbazepine Acetate in the Recurrence Prevention of Bipolar I Disorder

Start: Mar 2006Est. completion: Jun 2007104 patients
Phase 2Completed
NCT01824602BialEslicarbazepine acetate 1800 mg

Efficacy and Safety of Eslicarbazepine Acetate (BIA 2-093) in Acute Manic Episodes Associated With Bipolar I Disorder

Start: Feb 2006Est. completion: Nov 200638 patients
Phase 2Terminated
NCT01822678BialEslicarbazepine Acetate

Efficacy and Safety of Eslicarbazepine Acetate (BIA 2-093) in Acute Manic Episodes Associated With Bipolar I Disorder

Start: Dec 2005Est. completion: Nov 2006161 patients
Phase 2Completed

PK Effects of Bifeprunox & Valproate in Bipolar I

Start: Feb 2005Est. completion: Dec 2006
Phase 2Completed

A Single Dose Study to Assess Adverse Events and How Oral Icalcaprant Moves Through the Body in Healthy Adult Japanese and Han Chinese Participants

Start: Nov 2024Est. completion: Jan 202516 patients
Phase 1Completed

A Study to Assess Change in How Oral Icalcaprant With Itraconazole Moves Through the Body in Healthy Adult Participants

Start: Nov 2024Est. completion: Jan 202512 patients
Phase 1Completed

A Study of Elpipodect (MK-8189) in Participants With Bipolar I Disorder (MK-8189-020)

Start: Apr 2024Est. completion: Aug 202434 patients
Phase 1Completed

Phase 1 Study of OLZ/SAM in Pediatric Subjects With Bipolar I Disorder

Start: Jul 2021Est. completion: Aug 20237 patients
Phase 1Completed

Evaluating a New Iloperidone Titration Scheme in Bipolar I Disorder or Schizophrenia

Start: Oct 2019Est. completion: Nov 201912 patients
Phase 1Completed

L-Carnosine for Bipolar I Disorder

Start: Sep 2004Est. completion: Dec 200747 patients
N/ACompleted

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Phase Legend

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

Key Insights

24 late-stage (Phase 3) programs, potential near-term approvals
3 actively recruiting trials targeting 7,407 patients
19 companies competing in this space

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