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Colon Cancer

Oncology
38
Pipeline Programs
30
Companies
50
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
0
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6
18
0
5
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Early DiscoveryClinical DevelopmentMarket

Drug Modality Breakdown

Monoclonal Antibody
1067%
Small Molecule
427%
Vaccine
17%
+ 53 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·Launch15.0yr
#2FARXIGAStable
$4.3B
AstraZeneca·Peak15.4yr
#3REVLIMIDDeclining
$3.9B
Bristol Myers Squibb·LOE Approaching1.8yr
#4XTANDIStable
$2.6B
Astellas·Peak10.7yr
#5IMBRUVICAStable
$2.4B
AbbVie·Peak8.9yr

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

42 companies ranked by most advanced pipeline stage

Temple Therapeutics
1
PEG-3350 and GatoradePhase 41 trial
Active Trials
NCT01170754Completed136Est. Jul 2011
UNION therapeutics
2
RadiotherapyPhase 31 trial
Tonifying Spleen and Kidney Sequential RegimenPhase 31 trial
CamrelizumabN/AMonoclonal Antibody1 trial
D2 radical operationN/A1 trial
ExperimentalN/A1 trial
+1 more programs
Active Trials
NCT06215677Recruiting18Est. Feb 2030
NCT02619942Unknown1,072Est. Dec 2022
NCT07149623Not Yet Recruiting406Est. Sep 2030
+3 more trials
Norgine
4 programs
2
1
NER1006Phase 31 trial
NER1006Phase 21 trial
NRL0706Phase 21 trial
1L PEG + ASCORBIC ACIDN/A1 trial
Active Trials
NCT05174845Completed13,393Est. Mar 2022
NCT01714466Completed240Est. Jan 2014
NCT01251237Completed120Est. Jul 2010
+1 more trials
Pfizer
PfizerNEW YORK, NY
1 program
1
IsovorinPhase 31 trial
Active Trials
NCT00195585Completed650Est. Feb 2006
Eppendorf
1 program
1
eFTRPhase 31 trial
Active Trials
NCT06940947Recruiting434Est. Sep 2033
Sandoz
SandozAustria - Kundl
5 programs
3
1
1
GevokizumabPhase 2Monoclonal Antibody1 trial
EPO906, celecoxibPhase 1/2Small Molecule1 trial
EPO906Phase 11 trial
NilotinibPhase 1Small Molecule1 trial
capecitabine, imatinib mesylatePhase 11 trial
Active Trials
NCT00969046Completed60Est. Nov 2006
NCT02774512Withdrawn0Est. Nov 2017
NCT00183833Completed40Est. Aug 2010
+2 more trials
MSD
MSDIreland - Ballydine
4 programs
1
2
MK-2206Phase 21 trial
PembrolizumabPhase 2Monoclonal Antibody1 trial
PembrolizumabPhase 1/2Monoclonal Antibody1 trial
Care pathway unitN/A1 trial
Active Trials
NCT04235556Unknown1,800Est. Dec 2022
NCT03332498Completed40Est. Sep 2021
NCT01186705Terminated1Est. Aug 2011
+1 more trials
Sirtex Medical
Sirtex MedicalGermany - Bonn
3 programs
2
1
SIR-spheres Agent AdministrationPhase 21 trial
SIR-spheres®Phase 11 trial
Tas-102Phase 11 trial
Active Trials
NCT00972036Completed32Est. Dec 2014
NCT02602327Completed21Est. Aug 2021
NCT00766220Withdrawn0Est. Jan 2012
Sharp Therapeutics
1
2
MK-2206Phase 2
PembrolizumabPhase 2Monoclonal Antibody
PembrolizumabPhase 1/2Monoclonal Antibody
Prevail Therapeutics
3
CetuximabPhase 2Monoclonal Antibody1 trial
RamucirumabPhase 2Monoclonal Antibody1 trial
Vinorelbine TartratePhase 21 trial
Active Trials
NCT00845039Terminated4Est. Feb 2011
NCT01111604Completed158Est. Dec 2013
NCT03482362Completed1Est. Mar 2020
Guardant Health
Guardant HealthPALO ALTO, CA
1 program
1
CAPOXPhase 21 trial
Active Trials
NCT04259944Unknown140Est. Oct 2024
ETS
ETSMO - Rolla
1 program
1
CAPOXPhase 2
Natera
NateraAUSTIN, TX
1 program
1
GevokizumabPhase 2Monoclonal Antibody
ViiV Healthcare
ViiV HealthcareNC - Durham
1 program
1
TopotecanPhase 2
Gradalis
GradalisTX - Carrollton
1 program
1
Vigil™ VaccinePhase 2Vaccine1 trial
Active Trials
NCT01505166Terminated3Est. Aug 2016
Guard Therapeutics
1
investigator choice re-challenge with anti EGFR RxPhase 21 trial
Active Trials
NCT04775862Unknown60Est. Feb 2024
Pharmbio Korea
1
ironPhase 21 trial
Active Trials
NCT05299411Unknown80Est. Dec 2025
Human BioSciences
Human BioSciencesWV - Martinsburg
2 programs
1
SGM-101Phase 1/21 trial
Genomic Services Research ProgramN/A1 trial
Active Trials
NCT02595957Recruiting5,000Est. Dec 2028
NCT02973672Completed75Est. May 2019
Stryker
1 program
1
Protectiscop CSPhase 1/21 trial
Active Trials
NCT00715325Unknown200Est. Jan 2009
SurgiMab
SurgiMabFrance - Montpellier
1 program
1
SGM-101Phase 1/2
Pheon Therapeutics
Pheon TherapeuticsUK - Harpenden
1 program
1
PHN-012Phase 11 trial
Active Trials
NCT07127874Recruiting165Est. May 2028
Angeles Therapeutics
Angeles TherapeuticsCA - Los Angeles
1 program
1
ResveratrolPhase 11 trial
Active Trials
NCT00256334Completed11Est. Apr 2009
Taiho Pharma
1 program
1
Tas-102Phase 1
Colorado Therapeutics
Colorado TherapeuticsCO - Louisville
2 programs
Cold Snare Piecemeal ResectionN/A1 trial
Decision Aid for Colon Cancer ScreeningN/A1 trial
Active Trials
NCT06462521Enrolling By Invitation570Est. Jul 2028
NCT02377232Completed424Est. Jul 2016
Alliance Pharmaceuticals
2 programs
Non-interventionalN/A1 trial
Quality of Life Ted TalksN/A1 trial
Active Trials
NCT03951389Completed750Est. Oct 2019
NCT04713007Active Not Recruiting60Est. Feb 2026
Qilu Pharmaceutical
Qilu PharmaceuticalChina - Jinan
2 programs
CapecitabinePHASE_11 trial
QL1706PHASE_31 trial
Active Trials
NCT03435666Unknown45Est. Nov 2018
NCT06686576Recruiting363Est. Dec 2030
Regeneron
RegeneronTARRYTOWN, NY
2 programs
CemiplimabPHASE_2Monoclonal Antibody1 trial
Cemiplimab + Fianlimab [Fixed Dose CombinationPHASE_21 trial
Active Trials
NCT05961709Recruiting50Est. Apr 2028
NCT07224022Not Yet Recruiting24Est. Jul 2029
Exact Sciences
Exact SciencesMADISON, WI
1 program
CologuardN/A
EXACT Therapeutics
EXACT TherapeuticsNorway - Oslo
1 program
CologuardN/A1 trial
Active Trials
NCT04124406Active Not Recruiting150,000Est. Dec 2025
Cosmo Pharmaceuticals
Cosmo PharmaceuticalsIreland - Dublin
1 program
ColonoscopyN/A1 trial
Active Trials
NCT06216405Completed2,000Est. Jan 2024

+12 more companies

Trial Timeline

Clinical trial activity over time

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Temple TherapeuticsPEG-3350 and Gatorade
EppendorfeFTR
Qilu PharmaceuticalQL1706
UNION therapeuticsRadiotherapy
UNION therapeuticsTonifying Spleen and Kidney Sequential Regimen
NorgineNER1006
PfizerIsovorin
RegeneronCemiplimab + Fianlimab [Fixed Dose Combination
Takedafruquintinib
RegeneronCemiplimab
Pharmbio Koreairon
SandozGevokizumab
Guard Therapeuticsinvestigator choice re-challenge with anti EGFR Rx
Guardant HealthCAPOX
MSDPembrolizumab

Showing 15 of 50 trials with date data

Clinical Trials (50)

Total enrollment: 174,272 patients across 50 trials

NCT01170754Temple TherapeuticsPEG-3350 and Gatorade

Miralax (PEG 3350) vs. Golytely as Bowel Preparation for Screening Colonoscopy

Start: Apr 2010Est. completion: Jul 2011136 patients
Phase 4Completed

Endoscopic Therapy Or Surgery for Early Colon Cancer

Start: Aug 2025Est. completion: Sep 2033434 patients
Phase 3Recruiting

A Study of Neoadjuvant QL1706 in Participants With Untreated dMMR/MSI-H Resectable Colon Cancer

Start: Dec 2024Est. completion: Dec 2030363 patients
Phase 3Recruiting

Neoadjuvant Chemoradiotherapy Versus Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy For Unresectable Locally Advanced Colon Cancer

Start: May 2019Est. completion: Jun 202249 patients
Phase 3Terminated
NCT03716518UNION therapeuticsTonifying Spleen and Kidney Sequential Regimen

Herbal Treatment to Improve Chemotherapy Delivery

Start: Dec 2018Est. completion: May 2021400 patients
Phase 3Unknown

Multicenter Randomized Parallel Group Phase III Study Comparing the Bowel Cleansing Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of NER1006 Versus Trisulfate Solution Using 2-Day Split-Dosing Regimen in Adults

Start: Sep 2014Est. completion: Jun 2015621 patients
Phase 3Completed

Study Evaluating Isovorin in Colon Cancer

Start: Oct 2002Est. completion: Feb 2006650 patients
Phase 3Completed
NCT07224022RegeneronCemiplimab + Fianlimab [Fixed Dose Combination

Cemiplimab With Fianlimab for Resectable Non-Metastatic Colon Cancer

Start: Feb 2026Est. completion: Jul 202924 patients
Phase 2Not Yet Recruiting
NCT07011576Takedafruquintinib

A Study of Fruquintinib Plus FOLFIRI as Second-Line Treatment for Participants With Metastatic Colorectal Cancer (mCRC)

Start: Sep 2025Est. completion: Jun 202760 patients
Phase 2Recruiting

The Phoenix Trial: Phase II Trial of Cemiplimab for the Non-operative Management of Localized dMMR Colon Cancer

Start: May 2024Est. completion: Apr 202850 patients
Phase 2Recruiting

Intravenous Iron Infusion on Chemotherapy-induced Anemia

Start: Apr 2023Est. completion: Dec 202580 patients
Phase 2Unknown

A Single Arm Phase II Study to Evaluate Treatment With Gevokizumab in Patients With Stage II/III Colon Cancer Who Are ctDNA-positive After Curative Surgery and Adjuvant Chemotherapy

Start: Jun 2022Est. completion: Feb 20270
Phase 2Withdrawn
NCT04775862Guard Therapeuticsinvestigator choice re-challenge with anti EGFR Rx

A Prospective Study Utilizing Circulating Cell Free DNA (cfDNA) Use in the Detection of RAS Mutations in Patients With Advanced Colorectal Cancer.

Start: Feb 2021Est. completion: Feb 202460 patients
Phase 2Unknown

Post-surgical Liquid Biopsy-guided Treatment of Stage III and High-risk Stage II Colon Cancer Patients: the PEGASUS Trial

Start: Jun 2020Est. completion: Oct 2024140 patients
Phase 2Unknown
NCT04231526MSDPembrolizumab

Pembrolizumab in Early Stage Colon Cancer

Start: May 2020Est. completion: Dec 20220
Phase 2Withdrawn

Vinorelbine in Advanced BRAF-like Colon Cancer

Start: Mar 2018Est. completion: Mar 20201 patients
Phase 2Completed

Pharmacodynamic and Clinical Evaluation of Dose and Taste-optimised Low Volume PEG-based Bowel Cleansing Solutions Using the Split-dosing Intake Regimen in Healthy Subjects and in Subjects Undergoing Screening Colonoscopy

Start: Oct 2012Est. completion: Jan 2014240 patients
Phase 2Completed
NCT01675999Merck & Co.Perioperative simplified FOLFOX-4 chemotherapy

Trial of Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in Locally Advanced Colon Cancer

Start: May 2012Est. completion: Feb 2021186 patients
Phase 2Unknown
NCT01505166GradalisVigil™ Vaccine

Randomized Phase II Adjuvant Chemotherapy ± FANG™ in Colorectal Carcinoma With Liver Metastases

Start: Mar 2012Est. completion: Aug 20163 patients
Phase 2Terminated

Clinical And Translational Study Of MK-2206 In Patients With Metastatic KRAS-Wild-Type, PIK3CA-Mutated, Colorectal Cancer

Start: Aug 2010Est. completion: Aug 20111 patients
Phase 2Terminated

A Study of Ramucirumab or Icrucumab in Colorectal Cancer

Start: Aug 2010Est. completion: Dec 2013158 patients
Phase 2Completed

Study to Assess the Tolerability, Safety and Efficacy of an Adapted Gut Cleansing Solution in Routine Colon Cleansing Prior to Colonoscopies

Start: Mar 2010Est. completion: Jul 2010120 patients
Phase 2Completed
NCT00766220Sirtex MedicalSIR-spheres Agent Administration

Yttrium Microspheres With Cetuximab Plus Irinotecan for Patients With Advanced Colorectal Cancer Mets to Liver

Start: Oct 2009Est. completion: Jan 20120
Phase 2Withdrawn

A Study of Irinotecan and Cetuximab With or Without IMC-A12 for Treatment of Participants With Colon or Rectum Cancer Who Got Worse After Their First Treatment With Oxaliplatin and Bevacizumab

Start: May 2009Est. completion: Feb 20114 patients
Phase 2Terminated

Weekly Topotecan in Patients Treated for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

Start: Jan 2004Est. completion: Apr 200640 patients
Phase 2Completed
NCT03332498MSDPembrolizumab

Pembrolizumab in Combination With Ibrutinib for Advanced, Refractory Colorectal Cancers

Start: Jan 2018Est. completion: Sep 202140 patients
Phase 1/2Completed

Phase I of SGM-101 in Patients With Cancer of the Colon, Rectum or Pancreas

Start: Jan 2016Est. completion: May 201975 patients
Phase 1/2Completed

Irinotecan Plus E7820 Versus FOLFIRI in Second-Line Therapy in Patients With Locally Advanced or Metastatic Colon or Rectal Cancer

Start: Sep 2011Est. completion: Jun 201582 patients
Phase 1/2Terminated
NCT00715325StrykerProtectiscop CS

ProtectiScope CS Intended for Diagnostic and Therapeutic Colonoscopy

Start: Oct 2008Est. completion: Jan 2009200 patients
Phase 1/2Unknown
NCT00159484SandozEPO906, celecoxib

Phase I/II Study of Celebrex and EPO906 in Patients With Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

Start: Oct 2004Est. completion: Dec 201775 patients
Phase 1/2Unknown

A Study of PHN-012 in Patients With Advanced Solid Tumors

Start: Sep 2025Est. completion: May 2028165 patients
Phase 1Recruiting

A Phase 1-2 of ST316 With Selected Advanced Unresectable and Metastatic Solid Tumors

Start: Jun 2023Est. completion: May 2027130 patients
Phase 1Recruiting

A Bioequivalence Study of Capecitabine Tablets 500 mg in Adult Cancer Patients Under Fed Condition

Start: May 2018Est. completion: Nov 201845 patients
Phase 1Unknown

Tas-102 and Radioembolization With 90Y Resin Microspheres for Chemo-refractory Colorectal Liver Metastases

Start: Jan 2017Est. completion: Aug 202121 patients
Phase 1Completed

Predictive Biomarkers of Biological Activity and Efficacy of Nilotinib on ZAK Target in Non-metastatic Colon Cancer

Start: May 2016Est. completion: Nov 20170
Phase 1Withdrawn

Selective Internal Radiation Therapy (SIRT) in Patients With Unresectable Colorectal Cancer Liver Metastases Who Failed Prior Intraarterial Pump Chemotherapy

Start: Aug 2009Est. completion: Dec 201432 patients
Phase 1Completed

Resveratrol for Patients With Colon Cancer

Start: Jul 2005Est. completion: Apr 200911 patients
Phase 1Completed

Dose-Escalation Study in Advanced Colon Cancer Patients

Start: Nov 2003Est. completion: Nov 200660 patients
Phase 1Completed
NCT00183833Sandozcapecitabine, imatinib mesylate

Study of Xeloda and Gleevec in Patients With Advanced Solid Tumors

Start: Dec 2002Est. completion: Aug 201040 patients
Phase 1Completed

Metastatic Lymph Node Distribution in the Ileum Mesentery of Cecal and Proximal Ascending Colon Cancer

Start: Sep 2025Est. completion: Sep 2030406 patients
N/ANot Yet Recruiting
NCT06462521Colorado TherapeuticsCold Snare Piecemeal Resection

Cold Snare Piecemeal Resection vs Cold Snare Endoscopic Mucosal Resection

Start: Sep 2024Est. completion: Jul 2028570 patients
N/AEnrolling By Invitation

Neoadjuvant Immunotherapy for T4 dMMR Colon Cancer

Start: Jan 2024Est. completion: Feb 203018 patients
N/ARecruiting

Performance of Artificial Intelligence in Colonoscopy for Right Colon Polyp Detection

Start: Jan 2022Est. completion: Jan 20242,000 patients
N/ACompleted
NCT05174845Norgine1L PEG + ASCORBIC ACID

Real Word Evidence With 1L Polyethylene Glycol (PEG)+ Ascorbic Acid in Iberia

Start: Oct 2021Est. completion: Mar 202213,393 patients
N/ACompleted
NCT04713007Alliance PharmaceuticalsQuality of Life Ted Talks

Improving Quality of Life for Colon Cancer Patients and Their Caregivers

Start: Jun 2021Est. completion: Feb 202660 patients
N/AActive Not Recruiting
NCT04235556MSDCare pathway unit

Integrated Care Pathway in Oncology (PASSION)

Start: Feb 2020Est. completion: Dec 20221,800 patients
N/AUnknown

Voyage: Real-World Impact of the Multi-target Stool DNA Test on CRC Screening and Mortality

Start: Oct 2019Est. completion: Dec 2025150,000 patients
N/AActive Not Recruiting
NCT02738359Medtronicoptical colonoscopy

Efficacy of Colonoscopy, Colon Capsule and Fecal Immunological Test for Colorectal Cancer Screening

Start: Nov 2017Est. completion: Jan 202684 patients
N/ACompleted

A ProspectiveTrial Comparing THUNDERBEAT to the Ligasure Energy Device During Laparoscopic Colon Surgery

Start: Feb 2016Est. completion: May 201973 patients
N/ACompleted
NCT02619942UNION therapeuticsD2 radical operation

Investigate the Radical Extent of Lymphadenectomy of LAparoscopic Right Colectomy for Colon Cancer(RELARC).

Start: Jan 2016Est. completion: Dec 20221,072 patients
N/AUnknown

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Key Insights

5 late-stage (Phase 3) programs, potential near-term approvals
7 actively recruiting trials targeting 174,272 patients
30 companies competing in this space

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