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Celiac Disease

Gastroenterology
20
Pipeline Programs
30
Companies
31
Clinical Trials
5 recruiting
0
Approved Products

Pipeline by Development Stage

Preclinical
Phase 1
Phase 1/2
Phase 2
Phase 2/3
Phase 3
On Market
0
11
2
7
0
0
0
Early DiscoveryClinical DevelopmentMarket

Drug Modality Breakdown

Small Molecule
1100%
+ 36 programs with unclassified modality

Gastroenterology is a $7.3B market characterized by mature, blockbuster-driven portfolios with near-term patent cliff risks.

$7.3B marketMature→ Stable30 products15 companies

Key Trends

  • AbbVie dominance with 43% of top-10 product spending (LINZESS, CREON, RINVOQ)
  • Guanylate cyclase activators and JAK inhibitors driving innovation in constipation and IBD
  • Multiple patent expirations 2026–2030 creating biosimilar and generic erosion headwinds

Career Verdict

Gastroenterology offers stable, well-compensated roles but limited growth upside; best for risk-averse professionals seeking established markets over innovation-driven career trajectories.

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

Market Leaders

#1LINZESSStable
$1.8B
AbbVie·Peak7.7yr
#2CREONDeclining
$1.5B
AbbVie·LOE Approaching
#3XIFAXANDeclining
$1.1B
Bausch Health·LOE Approaching
#4RINVOQGrowing
$976M
AbbVie·Peak11.8yr
#5XELJANZ XRStable
$586M
Pfizer·Peak8.3yr

Drug Class Breakdown

Unknown Mechanism
$2.5B(34%)

mature portfolio anchor

Guanylate Cyclase Activators
$1.9B(27%)

well-established class

Pancreatic Enzymes
$1.5B(20%)

facing biosimilar competition

Janus Kinase Inhibitors
$976M(13%)

growing IBD adoption

Proton Pump Inhibitors
$107M(1%)

commoditized

Career Outlook

Stable

Gastroenterology is a stable, mature market anchored by blockbusters with long patent runways (LINZESS to 2034, RINVOQ to 2038) but faces near-term erosion (XELJANZ 2026). Employment growth is modest and concentrated in device/diagnostic firms rather than pure-pharma. Best for professionals seeking predictable revenue streams over high-risk innovation bets.

Breaking In

Target roles at Roche, J&J, or diagnostic-adjacent firms to maximize hiring volume; pure pharma gastro entry points at AbbVie/Pfizer are limited and highly competitive.

For Experienced Professionals

Leverage gastro expertise in broader GI/immunology roles (Takeda, Novartis) or transition to medical devices/diagnostics where hiring is 3x higher than pharma.

In-Demand Skills

IBD and IBS indication expertiseJAK inhibitor pharmacologyMedical device integration (diagnostics, endoscopy)Generic/biosimilar launch readinessReal-world evidence generation

Best For

Medical Science Liaison (IBD/IBS focus)Commercial Manager (Generic Launch)Clinical Operations SpecialistMarket Access/Reimbursement StrategistRegulatory Affairs (small molecule focus)

Hiring Landscape

$70K-$213K

Total hiring across the gastro ecosystem is 1,818 jobs, dominated by engineering (434) and commercial roles (269). Roche leads absolute hiring at 377 roles, followed by Johnson & Johnson (323) and GE HealthCare (293), reflecting broad medical device and diagnostic involvement alongside pharma. AbbVie's gastro-specific hiring (78 jobs) is modest relative to its portfolio dominance.

1,818
Open Roles
4
Companies Hiring
3
Departments

Top Hiring Companies

377Growing
293Stable
78Stable

By Department

Engineering(24%)
$169K
Commercial(15%)
$176K
Manufacturing(10%)
$213K

Manufacturing and commercial roles command premium salaries ($213K and $176K respectively), but total gastro-pharma hiring is concentrated in Roche and J&J, not pure-play GI companies.

Competitive Landscape

27 companies ranked by most advanced pipeline stage

Biocorp
BiocorpFrance - Issoire
4 programs
1
1
2
KAN-101Phase 21 trial
PRV-015Phase 21 trial
Cohort 1 in Part APhase 1/21 trial
KAN-101Phase 11 trial
Active Trials
NCT04248855Completed41Est. Oct 2021
NCT05574010Terminated128Est. May 2025
NCT06001177Completed55Est. Jan 2025
+1 more trials
Entero Therapeutics
Entero TherapeuticsFL - Boca Raton
3 programs
1
2
LatiglutenasePhase 21 trial
LatiglutenasePhase 21 trial
SimvastatinPhase 1Small Molecule1 trial
Active Trials
NCT03011931Completed40Est. Feb 2019
NCT04243551Terminated83Est. Oct 2023
NCT04839575Terminated13Est. Dec 2022
Forte Biosciences
1 program
1
FB102Phase 21 trial
Active Trials
NCT06982963Recruiting100Est. Feb 2027
Topas Therapeutics
1
TPM502Phase 21 trial
Active Trials
NCT05660109Completed28Est. Aug 2024
Dr. Falk Pharma
Dr. Falk PharmaGermany - Freiburg
1 program
1
ZED1227 + SIGEPhase 21 trial
Active Trials
NCT07298343Recruiting356Est. Aug 2027
Pfizer
PfizerNEW YORK, NY
1 program
1
Cohort 1 in Part APhase 1/2
Nielsen BioSciences
Nielsen BioSciencesCA - San Diego
3 programs
3
HB-2121Phase 11 trial
HB-2121Phase 11 trial
PTG-100Phase 11 trial
Active Trials
NCT07063823Completed18Est. Apr 2026
NCT07377565Recruiting20Est. Jun 2027
NCT04524221Completed12Est. Apr 2022
ViiV Healthcare
ViiV HealthcareNC - Durham
1 program
1
GSK3915393 CapsulesPhase 1
MSD
MSDIreland - Ballydine
1 program
1
Gluten powder 4gPhase 1
Sharp Therapeutics
Sharp TherapeuticsPA - Pittsburgh
1 program
1
Gluten powder 4gPhase 11 trial
Active Trials
NCT04054544Completed18Est. Jun 2021
Anokion
AnokionSwitzerland - Ecublens
1 program
1
KAN-101Phase 1
BioTherapeutics Inc
BioTherapeutics IncVA - Blacksburg
1 program
1
VTP-1000Phase 11 trial
Active Trials
NCT06310291Recruiting45Est. Jun 2026
Barinthus Biotherapeutics
1 program
1
VTP-1000Phase 1
Colorado Therapeutics
Colorado TherapeuticsCO - Louisville
2 programs
GROW ProjectN/A1 trial
Gluten PowderN/A1 trial
Active Trials
NCT05204446Enrolling By Invitation96Est. Oct 2026
NCT05209568Recruiting400Est. Sep 2029
Cook Medical
Cook MedicalIN - Bloomington
2 programs
Gluten micro-challengePHASE_11 trial
Necator americanusPHASE_21 trial
Active Trials
NCT02754609Completed54Est. Oct 2019
NCT00671138Completed20Est. Sep 2009
COUR Pharmaceuticals
2 programs
TIMP-GLIAPHASE_1
TIMP-GLIAPHASE_2
Amgen
AmgenTHOUSAND OAKS, CA
1 program
AMG 714N/A3 trials
Active Trials
NCT03439475No Longer Available
NCT00443326Completed22Est. May 2010
NCT00433875Completed180
Medtronic
MedtronicNJ - Phillipsburg
1 program
Capsule EndoscopyN/A1 trial
Active Trials
NCT00555737Completed102Est. Jul 2007
Providence Therapeutics
1 program
Celiac Disease and Unexplained Iron Deficiency in a Primary Care SettingN/A1 trial
Active Trials
NCT02036944Terminated13Est. Jan 2015
Regeneron
RegeneronTARRYTOWN, NY
1 program
Gluten PowderN/A1 trial
Active Trials
NCT04614571Completed24Est. May 2024
Verona Pharma
Verona PharmaUK - London
1 program
SCREENING OF CELIAC DISEASE IN SCHOLAR CHILDREN IN ITALYN/A1 trial
Active Trials
NCT04867863Completed4,570Est. Jun 2018
Chugai Pharma
Chugai PharmaJapan - Tokyo
1 program
DONQ52PHASE_11 trial
Active Trials
NCT05425446Completed56Est. Jan 2025
Merck & Co.
Merck & Co.RAHWAY, NJ
1 program
Gluten powder 4gPHASE_1
Protagonist Therapeutics
Protagonist TherapeuticsAustralia - Brisbane
1 program
PTG-100PHASE_1
Takeda
TakedaTOKYO, Japan
1 program
TIMP-GLIAPHASE_12 trials
Active Trials
NCT03738475Completed34Est. Jul 2019
NCT03486990Completed23Est. Jul 2019
BioLineRx
BioLineRxIsrael - Modi’in
1 program
BL-7010PHASE_1_21 trial
Active Trials
NCT01990885Completed40Est. Oct 2014
Teva
TevaIsrael - Petach Tikva
1 program
Larazotide AcetatePHASE_21 trial
Active Trials
NCT01396213Completed342Est. Aug 2013

Trial Timeline

Clinical trial activity over time

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Forte BiosciencesFB102
Dr. Falk PharmaZED1227 + SIGE
BiocorpKAN-101
Topas TherapeuticsTPM502
Entero TherapeuticsLatiglutenase
BiocorpPRV-015
Entero TherapeuticsLatiglutenase
TakedaTIMP-GLIA
TevaLarazotide Acetate
Cook MedicalNecator americanus
AmgenAMG 714
AmgenAMG 714
BiocorpCohort 1 in Part A
BioLineRxBL-7010
Nielsen BioSciencesHB-2121

Showing 15 of 30 trials with date data

Clinical Trials (31)

Total enrollment: 7,321 patients across 31 trials

Randomized, Double Blind, Placebo-controlled Phase 2 Study in Adults With Celiac Disease

Start: Aug 2025Est. completion: Feb 2027100 patients
Phase 2Recruiting

Evaluating the Efficacy and Tolerability of ZED1227 in Subjects With Non-responsive Celiac Disease

Start: Jun 2024Est. completion: Aug 2027356 patients
Phase 2Recruiting

A Study of Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of KAN-101 in People With Celiac Disease

Start: Dec 2023Est. completion: Jan 202555 patients
Phase 2Completed

A Study to Assess the Safety of TPM502 in Adults With Celiac Disease

Start: Dec 2022Est. completion: Aug 202428 patients
Phase 2Completed

Study of Latiglutenase in T1D/CD Patients

Start: Apr 2021Est. completion: Dec 202213 patients
Phase 2Terminated

PRV-015 in Gluten-free Diet Non-responsive Celiac Disease

Start: Aug 2020Est. completion: Jul 2024388 patients
Phase 2Completed

Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Crossover Study in Symptomatic CD Patients

Start: Nov 2019Est. completion: Oct 202383 patients
Phase 2Terminated

Study of the Safety, Pharmacodynamics, Efficacy, and PK of TIMP-GLIA in Subjects With Celiac Disease

Start: Nov 2018Est. completion: Jul 201934 patients
Phase 2Completed
NCT01396213TevaLarazotide Acetate

A Double-blind Placebo-controlled Study to Evaluate Larazotide Acetate for the Treatment of Celiac Disease

Start: Nov 2011Est. completion: Aug 2013342 patients
Phase 2Completed
NCT00671138Cook MedicalNecator americanus

Inoculating Celiac Disease Patients With the Human Hookworm Necator Americanus: Evaluating Immunity and Gluten-sensitivity

Start: Oct 2007Est. completion: Sep 200920 patients
Phase 2Completed

AMG 714 20060349 Multiple Dose Study in Moderate to Severe Psoriasis Subjects

Start: Mar 2007Est. completion: May 201022 patients
Phase 2Completed

Phase 2 AMG 714 in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Start: Dec 2002180 patients
Phase 2Completed
NCT05574010BiocorpCohort 1 in Part A

A Study of Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacodynamics, and Pharmacokinetics of KAN-101 in Celiac Disease (ACeD-it)

Start: Nov 2022Est. completion: May 2025128 patients
Phase 1/2Terminated

Safety and Systemic Exposure Study of BL-7010 in Well-Controlled Celiac Patients.

Start: Dec 2013Est. completion: Oct 201440 patients
Phase 1/2Completed

A First-in-Patient Study to Evaluate the Safety and Tolerability of HB-2121 as a Diagnostic for Celiac Disease

Start: Apr 2026Est. completion: Jun 202720 patients
Phase 1Recruiting

A First-in-human Study to Evaluate the Safety and Tolerability of HB-2121 as a Diagnostic for Celiac Disease

Start: Aug 2025Est. completion: Apr 202618 patients
Phase 1Completed

VTP-1000 in Adults With Celiac Disease

Start: Aug 2024Est. completion: Jun 202645 patients
Phase 1Recruiting

Study of the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics and Biomarker of DONQ52 in Celiac Disease Patients

Start: Sep 2022Est. completion: Jan 202556 patients
Phase 1Completed

PTG-100 for Patients With Celiac Disease

Start: Feb 2021Est. completion: Apr 202212 patients
Phase 1Completed

Gluten Challenge Study in Celiac Disease Participants (MK-0000-402)

Start: Aug 2020Est. completion: Jun 202118 patients
Phase 1Completed

Assessment of KAN-101 in Celiac Disease (ACeD)

Start: Jan 2020Est. completion: Oct 202141 patients
Phase 1Completed

Study of the Safety, Tolerability and Pharmacokinetics of TIMP-GLIA in Subjects With Celiac Disease

Start: Jan 2018Est. completion: Jul 201923 patients
Phase 1Completed
NCT02754609Cook MedicalGluten micro-challenge

Hookworm Therapy for Coeliac Disease

Start: Sep 2016Est. completion: Oct 201954 patients
Phase 1Completed

Simvastatin Metabolism as a Test for CD Activity (IRB 15-007568]

Start: Mar 2016Est. completion: Feb 201940 patients
Phase 1Completed

AMG 714 Expanded Access Program

N/ANo Longer Available

Immune Responses to Gluten

Start: Jan 2023Est. completion: Sep 2029400 patients
N/ARecruiting

Behavioral Intervention for Celiac Disease

Start: Jun 2022Est. completion: Oct 202696 patients
N/AEnrolling By Invitation

T Cell Receptor (TCR) Sequencing and Transcriptional Profiling in Adult Celiac Disease Patients Undergoing Gluten Challenge

Start: Nov 2020Est. completion: May 202424 patients
N/ACompleted
NCT04867863Verona PharmaSCREENING OF CELIAC DISEASE IN SCHOLAR CHILDREN IN ITALY

SCREENING OF CELIAC DISEASE IN SCHOLAR CHILDREN IN ITALY

Start: May 2015Est. completion: Jun 20184,570 patients
N/ACompleted
NCT02036944Providence TherapeuticsCeliac Disease and Unexplained Iron Deficiency in a Primary Care Setting

Celiac Disease and Unexplained Iron Deficiency in a Primary Care Setting

Start: Mar 2014Est. completion: Jan 201513 patients
N/ATerminated
NCT00555737MedtronicCapsule Endoscopy

Performance Evaluation of Capsule Endoscopy in the Diagnosis of Gluten Sensitive Enteropathy (MA-23)

Start: Nov 2003Est. completion: Jul 2007102 patients
N/ACompleted

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Key Insights

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