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Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia

Oncology
7
Pipeline Programs
10
Companies
21
Clinical Trials
7 recruiting
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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3
0
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Early DiscoveryClinical DevelopmentMarket

Drug Modality Breakdown

Small Molecule
360%
Monoclonal Antibody
240%
+ 6 programs with unclassified modality

Oncology is a $53.9B market in consolidation, dominated by a handful of megacap players with blockbuster franchises approaching patent expiration.

$53.9B marketConsolidating→ Stable30 products15 companies

Key Trends

  • Heavy patent cliff exposure (REVLIMID $3.9B LOE 2028, JAKAFI $1.9B LOE 2028)
  • Kinase inhibitors and immunomodulatory agents dominate spend; limited diversification in top 10
  • Clinical trial volume remains exceptionally high (29,145 trials) but concentration in Phase 1-2 signals early-stage pipeline challenges

Career Verdict

Strong near-term opportunity for R&D and medical affairs roles, but competitive landscape and patent cliff urgency favor specialists over generalists.

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

Market Leaders

#1ELIQUISStable
$18.3B
Bristol Myers Squibb·Launch14.9yr
#2FARXIGAStable
$4.3B
AstraZeneca·Peak15.3yr
#3REVLIMIDDeclining
$3.9B
Bristol Myers Squibb·LOE Approaching1.7yr
#4XTANDIStable
$2.6B
Astellas·Peak10.6yr
#5IMBRUVICAStable
$2.4B
AbbVie·Peak8.8yr

Drug Class Breakdown

FXa Inhibitors
$18.3B(34%)

concentrated in single product

SGLT2 Inhibitors
$4.3B(8%)

single dominant product

Kinase Inhibitors
$4.0B(7%)

multi-product class, competitive

Immunomodulatory Agents (Cereblon)
$3.9B(7%)

facing near-term patent cliff

Androgen Receptor Antagonists
$2.6B(5%)

prostate cancer specialty

Protein Kinase Inhibitors
$2.4B(4%)

niche hematologic oncology

JAK Inhibitors
$1.9B(4%)

near-term LOE exposure

Career Outlook

Stable

Oncology remains a premium therapeutic area but faces structural headwinds: top 10 products account for >80% of spend, patent cliffs loom (REVLIMID 2028), and late-stage pipeline thinness suggests slower near-term growth. However, high trial volume and consolidation create demand for specialized expertise in regulatory, clinical operations, and lifecycle management. Pharma professionals with kinase inhibitor, immunomodulatory, or ADC experience are in highest demand.

Breaking In

Entry-level candidates should target CROs (Thermo Fisher, IQVIA), emerging biotech (BeiGene, BeOne), or contract manufacturing; oncology specialization requires demonstrated domain knowledge.

For Experienced Professionals

Experienced professionals should focus on lifecycle/patent strategy roles (high salary, low headcount) or pivot to emerging modalities (ADCs, bispecifics) to avoid commoditization in crowded kinase inhibitor space.

In-Demand Skills

Regulatory strategy & PDUFA navigationKinase inhibitor development (small molecule)Clinical trial operations & site managementLifecycle management & patent strategyMedical affairs (oncology-specific science)Manufacturing scale-up (small molecule & biotech)

Best For

Regulatory Affairs ManagerClinical Operations ManagerMedical Science Liaison (MSL) — OncologyLifecycle ManagerR&D Scientist (medicinal chemistry, ADME)Manufacturing Engineer

Hiring Landscape

$102K–$266K

Oncology hiring is actively concentrated at Thermo Fisher Scientific (CRO/CDMO services, 559 jobs), AstraZeneca (208 jobs), and emerging biotech players like BeiGene (185 jobs). Commercial roles dominate (412 jobs, $136K avg) but R&D positions offer the highest salary premium ($199K avg, 347 roles). Patent cliff urgency is creating acute demand for regulatory, CMC, and lifecycle management expertise.

1,946
Open Roles
5
Companies Hiring
5
Departments

Top Hiring Companies

208Stable
185Growing
167Growing
147Growing

By Department

Commercial(21%)
$136K
Research & Development(18%)
$199K
Clinical Operations(5%)
$181K
Medical Affairs(4%)
$266K
Manufacturing(5%)
$102K

Strong near-term hiring momentum, especially in CRO/CDMO and emerging biotech; Medical Affairs offers highest compensation but limited headcount.

Competitive Landscape

10 companies ranked by most advanced pipeline stage

Sandoz
SandozAustria - Kundl
2 programs
1
CanakinumabPhase 2Monoclonal Antibody1 trial
Imatinib MesylateN/A1 trial
Active Trials
NCT00038675Completed125Est. Nov 2013
NCT04239157Recruiting76Est. Dec 2026
ETS
ETSMO - Rolla
1 program
1
DecitabinePhase 21 trial
Active Trials
NCT01251627Completed43Est. Jun 2018
Incyte
IncyteDE - Wilmington
1 program
1
RuxolitinibPhase 2Small Molecule1 trial
Active Trials
NCT03722407Active Not Recruiting29Est. Jun 2026
AbbVie
AbbVieNORTH CHICAGO, IL
1 program
1
AzacitidinePhase 15 trials
Active Trials
NCT07044687Recruiting100Est. Nov 2027
NCT06158100Suspended25Est. Dec 2027
NCT06511882Recruiting37Est. Aug 2028
+2 more trials
iCell Gene Therapeutics
iCell Gene TherapeuticsNY - Stony Brook
1 program
1
CD4CARPhase 11 trial
Active Trials
NCT06071624Recruiting30Est. Dec 2043
ViiV Healthcare
ViiV HealthcareNC - Durham
1 program
1
MomelotinibPhase 1Small Molecule
Solu
SoluFinland - Helsinki
1 program
1
STX-0712Phase 11 trial
Active Trials
NCT06950034Recruiting105Est. Jun 2027
Solu Therapeutics
1 program
STX-0712PHASE_1
Novartis
NovartisBASEL, Switzerland
1 program
CanakinumabPHASE_2Monoclonal Antibody
Rigel Pharmaceuticals
Rigel PharmaceuticalsSOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA
1 program
OlutasidenibPHASE_2Small Molecule1 trial
Active Trials
NCT06597734Withdrawn0Est. Aug 2029

Trial Timeline

Clinical trial activity over time

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AbbVieAzacitidine
AbbVieAzacitidine
Rigel PharmaceuticalsOlutasidenib
AbbVieAzacitidine
AbbVieAzacitidine
AbbVieAzacitidine
AbbVieAzacitidine
AbbVieAzacitidine
AbbVieAzacitidine
SandozCanakinumab
IncyteRuxolitinib
ETSDecitabine
AbbVieAzacitidine
AbbVieAzacitidine
SoluSTX-0712

Showing 15 of 21 trials with date data

Clinical Trials (21)

Total enrollment: 1,495 patients across 21 trials

Study to Assess Adverse Events and Change in Disease Activity of Oral Venetoclax in Combination With Subcutaneous (SC) or Intravenous (IV) Azacitidine in Newly Diagnosed Adult Participants With Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) Who Are Ineligible for Standard Induction Therapy in India

Start: Jul 2025Est. completion: Nov 2027100 patients
Phase 4Recruiting

A Study of the Effectiveness of Venetoclax in Combination With Azacitidine or Decitabine in an Outpatient Setting in Patients With Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) Ineligible for Intensive Chemotherapy

Start: Aug 2019Est. completion: Mar 202260 patients
Phase 3Completed

A Phase 2 Study Evaluating Olutasidenib in Combination With Hypomethylating Agents in Patients With IDH1-mutated Higher-risk Myelodysplastic Syndromes, Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia, or Advanced Myeloproliferative Neoplasm

Start: Jan 2025Est. completion: Aug 20290
Phase 2Withdrawn

Discontinuation of Hypomethylating Agent and Venetoclax in Patients With AML MRD

Start: Nov 2024Est. completion: Aug 202837 patients
Phase 2Recruiting

Azacitidine Combined With Venetoclax in Patients With Higher-risk Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia (AVENHIR)

Start: Oct 2023Est. completion: Oct 202844 patients
Phase 2Active Not Recruiting

A Study of Venetoclax in Combination With Conventional Chemotherapy in Pediatric Patients With Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Start: Jul 2023Est. completion: Mar 203470 patients
Phase 2Suspended

Venetoclax in Combination With 5 Days Azacitidine in Untreated AML Patients, Not Eligible for Standard Induction Therapy

Start: May 2023Est. completion: May 202645 patients
Phase 2Active Not Recruiting

Azacitidine or Decitabine With Venetoclax for Acute Myeloid Leukemia With Prior Hypomethylating Agent Failure

Start: Feb 2022Est. completion: Dec 202520 patients
Phase 2Recruiting

Venetoclax + Azacitidine vs. Induction Chemotherapy in AML

Start: May 2021Est. completion: Jan 2028172 patients
Phase 2Active Not Recruiting

A Phase II, Open-Label, Study of Subcutaneous Canakinumab, an Anti-IL-1β Human Monoclonal Antibody, for Patients With Low or Int-1 Risk IPSS/IPSS-R Myelodysplastic Syndromes and Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia

Start: Aug 2020Est. completion: Dec 202676 patients
Phase 2Recruiting

Ruxolitinib for the Treatment of Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia (CMML): A Phase 2 Expansion

Start: Aug 2019Est. completion: Jun 202629 patients
Phase 2Active Not Recruiting
NCT01251627ETSDecitabine

Multicenter Study to Assess the Efficacy of Decitabine in the Treatment of Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia

Start: Apr 2010Est. completion: Jun 201843 patients
Phase 2Completed

Venetoclax in Patients With MDS or AML in Relapse After AHSCT

Start: Nov 2022Est. completion: Sep 202755 patients
Phase 1/2Active Not Recruiting

IMGN632 as Monotherapy or With Venetoclax and/or Azacitidine for Participants With CD123-Positive Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Start: Nov 2019Est. completion: Feb 2027218 patients
Phase 1/2Active Not Recruiting

A Phase 1 Study of STX-0712 in Patients With Advanced Hematological Malignancies (CMML and AML)

Start: Mar 2025Est. completion: Jun 2027105 patients
Phase 1Recruiting

Venetoclax in Combination With Azacitidine (VEN/AZA) Followed by Donor Lymphocyte Infusion (DLI) for Patients With Very High-Risk Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) Undergoing Allogeneic Hematopoietic Cell Transplant (HCT)

Start: Dec 2024Est. completion: Dec 202725 patients
Phase 1Suspended

Chimeric Antigen Receptor T Cell Therapy Redirected to CD4 (CD4CAR)as a Second Line Treatment for Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia, CMML.

Start: Feb 2024Est. completion: Dec 204330 patients
Phase 1Recruiting

Ibrutinib and Azacitidine for Treatment of Higher Risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome

Start: May 2016Est. completion: Nov 201921 patients
Phase 1Completed

A Study to Asses Effectiveness and Treatment Management of Oral Venetoclax Tablets + Subcutaneously Injected Azacitidine in Adult Participants Ineligible for Intensive Chemotherapy With de Novo Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) in Italy

Start: Mar 2024Est. completion: Nov 2026150 patients
N/AActive Not Recruiting

A Study to Assess Change in Disease State in Adult Participants With Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) Receiving Oral Venetoclax Tablets in Combination With Subcutaneously (SC) or Intravenously (IV) Injected Azacitidine in Colombia

Start: Nov 2023Est. completion: Nov 202670 patients
N/ARecruiting
NCT00038675SandozImatinib Mesylate

Therapy of HES, PV, Atypical Chronic Myelocytic Leukemia (CML) or Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia (CMML), and Mastocytosis With Imatinib Mesylate

Start: Jun 2001Est. completion: Nov 2013125 patients
N/ACompleted

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Key Insights

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