Skip to main content

Cervical Cancer

Oncology
124
Pipeline Programs
30
Companies
50
Clinical Trials
10 recruiting
1
Approved Products

Pipeline by Development Stage

Preclinical
Phase 1
Phase 1/2
Phase 2
Phase 2/3
Phase 3
On Market
0
16
12
41
3
39
13
Early DiscoveryClinical DevelopmentMarket

Drug Modality Breakdown

Monoclonal Antibody
2251%
ADC
1023%
Vaccine
614%
Small Molecule
49%
Peptide
12%
+ 140 programs with unclassified modality

Cervical Cancer is a $819K market dominated by a single asset (TIVDAK) in peak lifecycle stage.

$0.819M marketMature→ Stable7 products6 companies

Key Trends

  • Extreme market concentration: one product (TIVDAK) represents 86% of spending
  • Limited commercial footprint: only 2 products with quantified spending; 5 of 7 products lack revenue data
  • Active pipeline with 378 trials across multiple phases, suggesting future competitive pressure

Career Verdict

This is a niche, high-risk specialization with limited near-term growth but potential upside if pipeline candidates succeed.

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

Market Leaders

#1TIVDAKStable
$704K
Pfizer·PEAK
#2ZYCLARAStable
$115K
Bausch + Lomb·PEAK3.9yr

Drug Class Breakdown

Unknown/Proprietary Mechanism (includes TIVDAK ADC)
$704K(86%)

market-defining

Interferon Inducers
$115K(14%)

patent cliff pending 2030

Career Outlook

Stable

Cervical cancer is a therapeutically validated but commercially modest market with intense concentration in a single Pfizer asset. The field offers stable, specialized roles but limited near-term growth; career advancement depends on pipeline success or cross-indication opportunities. This is a specialist track best suited for candidates with strong oncology foundations seeking deep disease expertise rather than rapid advancement.

Breaking In

Enter through a large oncology player (Pfizer, Novartis, AstraZeneca) with a commercial or R&D role in oncology broadly, then specialize in cervical cancer to build deep expertise.

For Experienced Professionals

Experienced oncology professionals should evaluate whether pipeline catalysts justify staying in this niche or lateral-moving to higher-growth indications; consider roles in medical affairs or market access if targeting long-term stability.

In-Demand Skills

ADC (antibody-drug conjugate) development and optimizationClinical trial design and patient stratificationMarket access and reimbursement in oncologyReal-world evidence generationRegulatory strategy for companion diagnostics

Best For

Medical Science Liaison (MSL) — specialized in HPV-associated malignanciesClinical Development Manager — Phase 2/3 oncology programsMarket Access Manager — navigating payer coverage in narrow indicationsClinical Operations Specialist — managing trial executionRegulatory Affairs Specialist — ADC or immunomodulator submissions

Hiring Landscape

$137K-$257K

5,302 jobs are available across oncology-focused companies, but only a fraction target cervical cancer specialists. Pfizer and Novartis are primary employers with 542 and 622 jobs respectively (company-wide oncology roles). Commercial departments dominate hiring (1,077 jobs) at an average salary of $257K, reflecting need for field-level expertise.

5,302
Open Roles
5
Companies Hiring
3
Departments

Top Hiring Companies

1029Growing
758Growing
729Growing
706Growing
233Stable

By Department

Commercial(20%)
$257K
Manufacturing(12%)
$232K
Research & Development(8%)
$224K

Cervical cancer specialists will find jobs primarily in commercial and R&D roles at larger oncology-focused organizations, with commercial positions commanding premium salaries.

On Market (1)

Approved therapies currently available

Pfizer
TIVDAKApproved
tisotumab vedotin
Pfizer
injection2021
704K Part D

Competitive Landscape

58 companies ranked by most advanced pipeline stage

Sharp Therapeutics
3
7
10
3
Gardasil 9Phase 4
Quadrivalent HPV for types 6, 11, 16 and 18Phase 4
V501Phase 4
Comparator: GARDASILPhase 3
Gardasil, human papillomavirusPhase 3
+24 more programs
MSD
MSDIreland - Ballydine
29 programs
3
7
10
3
Gardasil 9Phase 4
Quadrivalent HPV for types 6, 11, 16 and 18Phase 4
V501Phase 4
Comparator: GARDASILPhase 3
Gardasil, human papillomavirusPhase 3
+24 more programs
UNION therapeutics
1
5
2
2
Gardasil® HPV vaccinePhase 4Vaccine1 trial
KANG FU PENPhase 41 trial
Host DNA methylation testingPhase 31 trial
Moderated hypofractionated online adaptive radiotherapyPhase 31 trial
MetforminPhase 21 trial
+16 more programs
Active Trials
NCT00479375Completed12,527Est. May 2007
NCT03020238Completed120Est. Jan 2017
NCT06140589Recruiting200Est. Dec 2026
+18 more trials
Genmab
4 programs
1
1
1
1
TIVDAKPhase 4
tisotumab vedotinPhase 3ADC
tisotumab vedotinPhase 2ADC
Tisotumab VedotinPhase 1/2ADC
Pfizer
PfizerNEW YORK, NY
3 programs
1
1
1
TIVDAKPhase 41 trial
tisotumab vedotinPhase 2ADC1 trial
Tisotumab VedotinPhase 1/2ADC1 trial
Active Trials
NCT03786081Terminated214Est. Mar 2026
NCT03438396Completed102Est. Aug 2022
NCT06952660Recruiting100Est. Dec 2028
Elekta
1 program
1
Gardasil 9Phase 4
Innovation Pharmaceuticals
1 program
1
LBCPhase 41 trial
Active Trials
NCT01895517Completed18,471Est. May 2023
ViiV Healthcare
ViiV HealthcareNC - Durham
7 programs
1
4
1
human papillomavirus 16/18 L1 virus-like particle/AS04 vaccinePhase 3Vaccine1 trial
DostarlimabPhase 2Monoclonal Antibody1 trial
PazopanibPhase 2Small Molecule1 trial
TopotecanPhase 21 trial
TopotecanPhase 21 trial
+2 more programs
Active Trials
NCT01328028Completed244Est. Apr 2011
NCT00287911Completed18Est. Dec 2009
NCT06238635Active Not Recruiting66Est. Jul 2027
+4 more trials
Innovax
5 programs
1
3
3 doses of the Recombinant Human Papillomavirus NonavalentPhase 31 trial
Cecolin®Phase 31 trial
Recombinant Human Papillomavirus NonavalentPhase 31 trial
HPV 16/18Phase 11 trial
Recombinant Human Papillomavirus NonavalentN/A1 trial
Active Trials
NCT06197802Active Not Recruiting392Est. Sep 2025
NCT01263327Completed38Est. Jul 2011
NCT05056402Active Not Recruiting1,382Est. Dec 2025
+2 more trials
Enterprise Therapeutics
4 programs
1
2
3 doses of the Recombinant Human Papillomavirus NonavalentPhase 3
Recombinant Human Papillomavirus NonavalentPhase 3
HPV 16/18Phase 1
Recombinant Human Papillomavirus NonavalentN/A
Bovax Biotechnology
3
4-valent HPV VaccinePhase 3Vaccine1 trial
9-valent Human PapillomavirusPhase 31 trial
Quadrivalent Human PapillomavirusPhase 31 trial
Active Trials
NCT04425291Completed1,680Est. Sep 2021
NCT04422366Recruiting8,000Est. Sep 2029
NCT05584332Terminated3,131Est. Mar 2023
Biocad
2 programs
1
1
BCD-100Phase 31 trial
BCD-100Phase 21 trial
Active Trials
NCT03912402Unknown49Est. Jul 2020
NCT03912415Unknown316Est. Dec 2024
Alliance Pharmaceuticals
2 programs
1
1
octreotide acetatePhase 3Peptide1 trial
imiquimodPhase 21 trial
Active Trials
NCT00031759Completed57Est. Feb 2010
NCT00033605Completed130Est. Jul 2006
Zeria Pharmaceutical
2
Z-100Phase 31 trial
Z-100Phase 31 trial
Active Trials
NCT02247232Completed793Est. Feb 2022
NCT03476018Completed72Est. Dec 2021
PATH Biotech
1 program
1
Cecolin®Phase 3
Prevail Therapeutics
1
GemzarPhase 31 trial
Active Trials
NCT00842660Unknown172Est. Jan 2013
Taiho Pharma
1 program
1
S-1 + CisplatinPhase 31 trial
Active Trials
NCT00770874Completed375Est. Apr 2016
Biocorp
5 programs
1
2
2
LB1410Phase 2/31 trial
Recombinant humanized anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibody injectionPhase 2/31 trial
BL-B01D1Phase 2
BL-B01D1Phase 2
ITIL-168Phase 11 trial
Active Trials
NCT05393635Withdrawn0Est. Dec 2022
NCT07177716Not Yet Recruiting120Est. Dec 2028
NCT06123884Recruiting526Est. Jan 2027
Bio-Thera Solutions
1
Recombinant humanized anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibody injectionPhase 2/3
Sandoz
SandozAustria - Kundl
2 programs
1
1
GSK1120212Phase 21 trial
RAD001Phase 11 trial
Active Trials
NCT00967928Withdrawn0Est. Dec 2010
NCT01958112Terminated14Est. Nov 2017
ISA Pharmaceuticals
1
1
CemiplimabPhase 2Monoclonal Antibody1 trial
ISA101/ISA101bPhase 1/21 trial
Active Trials
NCT02128126Completed93Est. Aug 2018
NCT04646005Completed113Est. May 2024
Betta Pharmaceuticals
1
BalstilimabPhase 2Monoclonal Antibody1 trial
Active Trials
NCT05033132Withdrawn0Est. Dec 2024
Exelixis
ExelixisCA - Alameda
1 program
1
Cabozantinib 40 MG oral once a dayPhase 21 trial
Active Trials
NCT04230954Terminated5Est. Feb 2022
RemeGen
1 program
1
Disitamab VedotinPhase 2ADC1 trial
Active Trials
NCT06155396Recruiting116Est. Dec 2027
BioTherapeutics Inc
BioTherapeutics IncVA - Blacksburg
1 program
1
E7 TCR-T cellsPhase 2
Iovance Biotherapeutics
1 program
1
E7 TCR-T cellsPhase 21 trial
Active Trials
NCT05686226Recruiting20Est. Jan 2027
Genor Biopharma
1
GB226Phase 21 trial
Active Trials
NCT03808857Unknown80Est. Jul 2022
Gloria Biosciences
1
GLS-010Phase 21 trial
Active Trials
NCT03972722Unknown89Est. May 2023
Nordic Pharma
1 program
1
RucaparibPhase 21 trial
Active Trials
NCT03795272Withdrawn0Est. Oct 2019
Kite Pharma
Kite PharmaCA - El Segundo
1 program
1
Sacituzumab govitecanPhase 2ADC1 trial
Active Trials
NCT05838521Recruiting20Est. Jun 2028

+28 more companies

Trial Timeline

Clinical trial activity over time

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
2029
2030
PfizerTIVDAK
UNION therapeuticsKANG FU PEN
Innovation PharmaceuticalsLBC
Merck & Co.V501
UNION therapeuticsGardasil® HPV vaccine
Lee's PharmaceuticalSocazolimab+cisplatin/carboplatin+paclitaxel+Bevacizumab
UNION therapeuticsModerated hypofractionated online adaptive radiotherapy
Bovax BiotechnologyQuadrivalent Human Papillomavirus
Walvax BiotechnologyZerun HPV-9
Innovax3 doses of the Recombinant Human Papillomavirus Nonavalent
InnovaxCecolin®
InnovaxRecombinant Human Papillomavirus Nonavalent
UNION therapeuticsHost DNA methylation testing
Bovax Biotechnology4-valent HPV Vaccine
Bovax Biotechnology9-valent Human Papillomavirus

Showing 15 of 50 trials with date data

Clinical Trials (50)

Total enrollment: 69,817 patients across 50 trials

Ocular Assessments in Patients Treated With Tivdak® in Recurrent or Metastatic Cervical Cancer

Start: May 2025Est. completion: Dec 2028100 patients
Phase 4Recruiting

Application of KANG FU PEN in Radical Concurrent Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy for Cervical Cancer to Prevent and Treat Radiation-induced Rectal Injury

Start: Mar 2021Est. completion: Mar 2025520 patients
Phase 4Unknown

CervIcal Cancer Screening Trial by Randomization of HPV Testing Intervention for Upcoming Screening (CITRUS Study)

Start: Jun 2013Est. completion: May 202318,471 patients
Phase 4Completed

V501 Safety and Efficacy Study in Japanese Women Aged 16 to 26 Years (V501-110)

Start: Nov 2011Est. completion: Aug 20161,030 patients
Phase 4Completed
NCT01173900UNION therapeuticsGardasil® HPV vaccine

Delivery, Uptake and Acceptability of HPV Vaccination in Tanzanian Girls

Start: Aug 2010Est. completion: Aug 20115,532 patients
Phase 4Completed
NCT06459687Lee's PharmaceuticalSocazolimab+cisplatin/carboplatin+paclitaxel+Bevacizumab

Phase III Study of Socazolimab as First-Line Treatment in Persistent, Recurrent, or Metastatic Cervical Cancer

Start: Nov 2024Est. completion: Sep 2028440 patients
Phase 3Recruiting
NCT06641635UNION therapeuticsModerated hypofractionated online adaptive radiotherapy

Moderated Hypofractionated Online Adaptive Radiotherapy in Cervical Cancer

Start: Nov 2024Est. completion: Oct 2029440 patients
Phase 3Recruiting
NCT05584332Bovax BiotechnologyQuadrivalent Human Papillomavirus

A Phase Ⅲ Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Immunogenicity, Safety of Quadrivalent HPV Recombinant Vaccine in Chinese Healthy Females

Start: Dec 2022Est. completion: Mar 20233,131 patients
Phase 3Terminated

Phase III Study Comparing the Immunogenicity of 9-valent HPV Recombinant Vaccine and Gardasil-9

Start: Sep 2022Est. completion: Dec 20231,200 patients
Phase 3Unknown
NCT05056402Innovax3 doses of the Recombinant Human Papillomavirus Nonavalent

An Immuno-bridging Study of a Nonavalent HPV Vaccine (E.Coli) in Healthy Population Aged 9-17 vs Aged 18-26 Years Old

Start: Sep 2021Est. completion: Dec 20251,382 patients
Phase 3Active Not Recruiting

Phase 3 Trial of a Bivalent Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Vaccine (Cecolin®) in Young Girls

Start: Mar 2021Est. completion: Dec 20231,025 patients
Phase 3Completed
NCT04782895InnovaxRecombinant Human Papillomavirus Nonavalent

Immunogenicity of a Recombinant Human Papillomavirus Nonavalent (Types 6,11,16,18,31,33,45,52,58)Vaccine(E.Coli) Versus Gardasil®9 in Healthy Females 18-26 Years of Age

Start: Mar 2021Est. completion: Jul 2022488 patients
Phase 3Completed
NCT04646954UNION therapeuticsHost DNA methylation testing

DNA Methylation Testing for the Screening of Uterine Cervical Lesion

Start: Nov 2020Est. completion: Nov 202212,000 patients
Phase 3Unknown
NCT04425291Bovax Biotechnology4-valent HPV Vaccine

Evaluate the Immunogenicity and Safety of 4-valent and 9-valent HPV Recombinant Vaccine in Chinese Healthy Females

Start: May 2020Est. completion: Sep 20211,680 patients
Phase 3Completed
NCT04422366Bovax Biotechnology9-valent Human Papillomavirus

Evaluate the Efficacy, Immunogenicity and Safety of 9-valent HPV Recombinant Vaccine in Chinese Healthy Females

Start: Apr 2020Est. completion: Sep 20298,000 patients
Phase 3Recruiting

Efficacy and Safety of BCD-100 (Anti-PD-1) in Combination With Platinum-Based Chemotherapy With and Without Bevacizumab as First-Line Treatment of Subjects With Advanced Cervical Cancer (FERMATA)

Start: Oct 2019Est. completion: Dec 2024316 patients
Phase 3Unknown

Trial to Optimally Show the Pharmacological Action of Z-100

Start: Apr 2018Est. completion: Dec 202172 patients
Phase 3Completed

Immunogenicity and Tolerability of Broad Spectrum Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine in Adult and Young Adult Women (V503-004)

Start: Sep 2017Est. completion: Nov 20181,212 patients
Phase 3Completed

Randomized Study of Z-100 Plus Radiation Therapy to Treat Cervical Cancer

Start: Dec 2014Est. completion: Feb 2022793 patients
Phase 3Completed

Radiotherapy With Single-Agent Cisplatin or Combination Chemotherapy in Defined Poor-Prognostic Cervical Cancer

Start: Feb 2009Est. completion: Jan 2013172 patients
Phase 3Unknown

Phase III Study of S-1 + Cisplatin vs Cisplatin in Cervical Cancer

Start: Sep 2008Est. completion: Apr 2016375 patients
Phase 3Completed
NCT00128661ViiV Healthcarehuman papillomavirus 16/18 L1 virus-like particle/AS04 vaccine

Vaccine To Prevent Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia or Cervical Cancer in Younger Healthy Participants

Start: Jun 2004Est. completion: Dec 20107,466 patients
Phase 3Completed

Octreotide in Preventing Diarrhea in Patients Who Are Undergoing Radiation Therapy to the Pelvis

Start: Apr 2002Est. completion: Jul 2006130 patients
Phase 3Completed
NCT00517309Merck & Co.V501, Gardasil, Quadrivalent Human Papillomavirus

Study to Test the Safety of HPV Vaccine in Women (V501-011)(COMPLETED)

Start: Dec 2001Est. completion: Jun 20041,877 patients
Phase 3Completed

Efficacy and Safety of LB1410 Plus Lenvatinib With or Without LB4330 in Advanced Recurrent/Metastatic Cervical Cancer

Start: Oct 2025Est. completion: Dec 2028120 patients
Phase 2/3Not Yet Recruiting
NCT06123884BiocorpRecombinant humanized anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibody injection

BAT1308 Combined with Platinum-Based Chemotherapy± Bevacizumab for PDL1-Positive (CPS ≥1) Cervical Cancer

Start: Dec 2023Est. completion: Jan 2027526 patients
Phase 2/3Recruiting

QL1604 Plus Chemotherapy in Subjects With Stage IVB, Recurrent, or Metastatic Cervical Cancer

Start: Sep 2020Est. completion: Nov 202346 patients
Phase 2/3Terminated

KORTUC (KRC-01) Plus Radiotherapy for Organ Preservation in Rectal Cancer

Start: Jul 2026Est. completion: Jul 203024 patients
Phase 2Not Yet Recruiting
NCT07348861Qilu PharmaceuticalSacituzumab tirumotecan plus Iparomlimab

A Phase II Study of Neoadjuvant Sacituzumab Tirumotecan in Combination With Iparomlimab and Tuvonralimab in Locally Advanced Cervical Cancer

Start: Feb 2026Est. completion: Jan 202825 patients
Phase 2Not Yet Recruiting
NCT06157151PrecigenPRGN-2009 plus Pembrolizumab

PRGN-2009 in Combination With Pembrolizumab in Patients With Recurrent or Metastatic Cervical Cancer

Start: Nov 2025Est. completion: Nov 203024 patients
Phase 2Recruiting
NCT06562166UNION therapeuticsonline adaptive radiotherapy

Online Adaptive Radiotherapy for Cervical Cancer

Start: Sep 2024Est. completion: Dec 2028124 patients
Phase 2Recruiting

Chemoradiotherapy With or Without Metformin in Locally Advanced Cervical Cancer

Start: Apr 2024Est. completion: Feb 202651 patients
Phase 2Unknown

Dostarlimab and Cobolimab in Advanced Cervical Cancer

Start: Mar 2024Est. completion: Jul 202766 patients
Phase 2Active Not Recruiting
NCT06155396RemeGenDisitamab Vedotin

A Study of RC48-ADC Combination With Zimberelimab Injection Therapies at Least First-line Platinum-containing Standard Therapy Failed With Recurrent or Metastatic Cervical Cancer

Start: Jan 2024Est. completion: Dec 2027116 patients
Phase 2Recruiting
NCT06039891UNION therapeuticsNimotuzumab、Tislelizumab

Nimotuzumab Plus Tislelizumab for Recurrent and Metastatic Cervical Cancer

Start: Oct 2023Est. completion: Oct 202755 patients
Phase 2Not Yet Recruiting

A Trial of TQB2868 Plus Platinum-based Chemotherapy With or Without Bevacizumab in the First-line Treatment of Persistent, Recurrent, or Metastatic Cervical Cancer

Start: Aug 2023Est. completion: Jun 20250
Phase 2Withdrawn
NCT05838521Kite PharmaSacituzumab govitecan

A Study of Sacituzumab Govitecan (IMMU-132) in Patients With Recurrent or Persistent Cervical Cancer

Start: Jun 2023Est. completion: Jun 202820 patients
Phase 2Recruiting

E7 TCR-T Cell Immunotherapy for Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Associated Cancers

Start: Mar 2023Est. completion: Jan 202720 patients
Phase 2Recruiting

Clinical Study on the Safety, Pharmacokinetics, and Efficacy of ScTIL (Genetically Modified Tumor Infiltrating Lymphocytes) in the Treatment of Gynecological Malignancies

Start: Apr 2022Est. completion: May 202430 patients
Phase 2Unknown

A Phase II Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of QL1706 in Patients With Cervical Cancer

Start: Dec 2021Est. completion: Jun 2023150 patients
Phase 2Unknown

A Phase II Study of Balstilimab Independently or in Combination With Zalifrelimab in Advanced Cervical Cancer

Start: Oct 2021Est. completion: Dec 20240
Phase 2Withdrawn

Toripalimab Combined With Chemotherapy and Bevacizumab as First-Line Treatment in Patients With Advanced Cervical Cancer

Start: Aug 2021Est. completion: Dec 202335 patients
Phase 2Unknown

Cemiplimab and ISA101b Vaccine in Adult Participants With Recurrent/Metastatic Human Papillomavirus (HPV)16 Cervical Cancer Who Have Experienced Disease Progression After First Line Chemotherapy

Start: Jun 2021Est. completion: May 2024113 patients
Phase 2Completed

Safety and Efficacy Study of First-line Treatment With QL1706 Plus Chemotherapy With or Without Bevacizumab in Women With Recurrent, or Metastatic Cervical Cancer

Start: May 2021Est. completion: Dec 202360 patients
Phase 2Unknown

Investigating the Combination of VB10.16 and Atezolizumab in Patients With HPV 16-positive Cervical Cancer

Start: Jul 2020Est. completion: Nov 202352 patients
Phase 2Completed
NCT04230954ExelixisCabozantinib 40 MG oral once a day

Cabozantinib Plus Pembrolizumab for Recurrent, Persistent and/or Metastatic Cervical Cancer

Start: Apr 2020Est. completion: Feb 20225 patients
Phase 2Terminated

Rucaparib Maintenance Therapy in Advanced Cervical Cancer

Start: Oct 2019Est. completion: Oct 20190
Phase 2Withdrawn
NCT03833479GSKNo Further Treatment

TSR-042 as Maintenance Therapy for Patients With High-risk Locally Advanced Cervical Cancer After Chemo-radiation

Start: Jun 2019Est. completion: Dec 2025134 patients
Phase 2Active Not Recruiting

A Study in Recurrent or Metastatic Cervical Cancer Patients With PD-L1 Positive

Start: May 2019Est. completion: Jul 202280 patients
Phase 2Unknown

Study of GLS-010 Injection in Patients With Recurrent or Metastatic Cervical Cancer

Start: May 2019Est. completion: May 202389 patients
Phase 2Unknown

Related Jobs in Oncology

Phase Legend

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

Key Insights

39 late-stage (Phase 3) programs, potential near-term approvals
10 actively recruiting trials targeting 69,817 patients
30 companies competing in this space

The information on this page is for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice. Drug information is sourced from FDA, DailyMed, and other government databases. Adverse event data from FAERS does not establish causation. Always consult a healthcare professional for medical decisions.