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Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors

Oncology
36
Pipeline Programs
19
Companies
47
Clinical Trials
1 recruiting
0
Approved Products

Pipeline by Development Stage

Preclinical
Phase 1
Phase 1/2
Phase 2
Phase 2/3
Phase 3
On Market
0
5
6
15
0
8
2
Early DiscoveryClinical DevelopmentMarket

Drug Modality Breakdown

Small Molecule
19100%
+ 35 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

19 companies ranked by most advanced pipeline stage

Sandoz
SandozAustria - Kundl
19 programs
2
2
8
4
2
Imatinib MesylatePhase 41 trial
NilotinibPhase 4Small Molecule1 trial
Imatinib mesylatePhase 31 trial
NilotinibPhase 3Small Molecule1 trial
NilotinibPhase 3Small Molecule1 trial
+14 more programs
Active Trials
NCT00507273Completed1,800Est. Dec 2010
NCT00135005Completed59Est. Nov 2006
NCT00441155Completed14Est. Jan 2011
+16 more trials
Deciphera Pharmaceuticals
4 programs
1
1
2
DCC-2618Phase 31 trial
RipretinibPhase 3Small Molecule1 trial
RipretinibPhase 1/2Small Molecule1 trial
DCC-2618Phase 11 trial
Active Trials
NCT02571036Completed282Est. Apr 2022
NCT05080621Withdrawn0Est. May 2027
NCT03353753Completed129Est. May 2022
+1 more trials
Alliance Pharmaceuticals
3 programs
2
1
Imatinib mesylatePhase 3
Bezuclastinib in combination with sunitinibPhase 2Small Molecule
PazopanibPhase 2Small Molecule
AstraZeneca
AstraZenecaCAMBRIDGE, United Kingdom
2 programs
1
1
retaspimycin hydrochloridePhase 31 trial
AZD2171Phase 21 trial
Active Trials
NCT00385203Completed35Est. Dec 2009
NCT00688766Terminated47Est. May 2009
Pfizer
PfizerNEW YORK, NY
5 programs
1
2
SU011248Phase 21 trial
sunitinib malate dose escalationPhase 21 trial
Sunitinib malatePhase 1/21 trial
SUNITINIB MALATEN/A1 trial
Sunitinib malateN/A1 trial
Active Trials
NCT00716820Completed472Est. Sep 2016
NCT00444795Completed520Est. Mar 2015
NCT00457743Completed36Est. Aug 2008
+2 more trials
ViiV Healthcare
ViiV HealthcareNC - Durham
1 program
1
PazopanibPhase 2Small Molecule
Exelixis
ExelixisCA - Alameda
1 program
1
XL820Phase 21 trial
Active Trials
NCT00570635Completed16Est. May 2009
UNION therapeutics
UNION therapeuticsDenmark - Hellerup
4 programs
1
1
68Ga-NeoBOMB1, 2-vial kitPhase 1/21 trial
68Ga-NOTA-RM26Phase 11 trial
Laparoscopic resectionN/A1 trial
Ripretinib Oral TabletN/A1 trial
Active Trials
NCT05197933Unknown182Est. Sep 2025
NCT05697107Unknown308Est. Dec 2023
NCT05001204Unknown30Est. Aug 2022
+1 more trials
CStone Pharmaceuticals
CStone PharmaceuticalsChina - Shanghai
2 programs
1
CS3007Phase 1/21 trial
AvapritinibN/ASmall Molecule1 trial
Active Trials
NCT05381753Completed61Est. Sep 2024
NCT04254939Completed65Est. Apr 2023
Taiho Pharma
Taiho PharmaJapan - Tokyo
1 program
1
PimitespibPhase 11 trial
Active Trials
NCT05245968Active Not Recruiting78Est. Dec 2026
Blueprint Medicines
Blueprint MedicinesMA - Cambridge
3 programs
AvapritinibPHASE_1Small Molecule1 trial
CS3007PHASE_1_2
AvapritinibPHASE_4Small Molecule1 trial
Active Trials
NCT04908176Completed10Est. May 2024
NCT04825574Completed2Est. Nov 2023
Cogent Biosciences
2 programs
CGT9486PHASE_1_21 trial
Bezuclastinib in combination with sunitinibPHASE_2Small Molecule1 trial
Active Trials
NCT02401815Completed51Est. May 2020
NCT06208748Active Not Recruiting40Est. Jun 2027
Novartis
NovartisBASEL, Switzerland
1 program
GIST RegistryN/A
Daiichi Sankyo
Daiichi SankyoChina - Shanghai
1 program
DS-6157aPHASE_11 trial
Active Trials
NCT04276415Terminated34Est. Mar 2022
Novelty Nobility
Novelty NobilityKorea - Seongnam
1 program
NN3201PHASE_11 trial
Active Trials
NCT06805825Recruiting67Est. Dec 2027
Chia Tai TianQing Pharmaceutical Group
1 program
Sunitinib malate capsules generic productPHASE_11 trial
Active Trials
NCT05800106Completed24Est. Jan 2019
Labcorp
LabcorpBURLINGTON, NC
1 program
DCC-2618PHASE_2
Zai Lab
Zai LabCA - South SF
1 program
DCC-2618PHASE_21 trial
Active Trials
NCT04282980Completed39Est. Aug 2022
GSK
GSKLONDON, United Kingdom
1 program
PazopanibPHASE_2Small Molecule1 trial
Active Trials
NCT01524848Completed72Est. Nov 2016

Trial Timeline

Clinical trial activity over time

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
Blueprint MedicinesAvapritinib
SandozNilotinib
SandozImatinib Mesylate
Deciphera PharmaceuticalsRipretinib
Deciphera PharmaceuticalsDCC-2618
SandozImatinib mesylate
SandozNilotinib
SandozNilotinib
AstraZenecaretaspimycin hydrochloride
SandozNilotinib
Cogent BiosciencesBezuclastinib in combination with sunitinib
Zai LabDCC-2618
SandozPazopanib
Sandoznilotinib
Pfizersunitinib malate dose escalation

Showing 15 of 47 trials with date data

Clinical Trials (47)

Total enrollment: 6,078 patients across 47 trials

Study for Patients Previously Treated in Avapritinib Clinical Trials

Start: May 2021Est. completion: Nov 20232 patients
Phase 4Completed

Treatment of Patients With Metastatic or Unresectable Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors in First Line With Nilotinib

Start: Aug 2008Est. completion: Dec 202434 patients
Phase 4Completed
NCT00171977SandozImatinib Mesylate

Post-Marketing Clinical Study of Postoperative Adjuvant Therapy With Imatinib Mesylate in Patients With Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GIST)

Start: Jul 200464 patients
Phase 4Completed

A Study of Ripretinib vs Sunitinib in Advanced GIST Patients After Treatment With Imatinib

Start: Feb 2019Est. completion: Dec 2026453 patients
Phase 3Active Not Recruiting

Phase 3 Study of DCC-2618 vs Placebo in Advanced GIST Patients Who Have Been Treated With Prior Anticancer Therapies

Start: Feb 2018Est. completion: May 2022129 patients
Phase 3Completed
NCT01031628SandozImatinib mesylate

Study of Dose Escalation Versus no Dose Escalation of Imatinib in Metastatic Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GIST) Patients

Start: Jan 2010Est. completion: Jun 20115 patients
Phase 3Terminated

Nilotinib 800 Mg And Imatinib 800 Mg For The Treatment Of Patients With Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (Gist) Refractory To Imatinib 400 Mg

Start: Jun 2009Est. completion: Aug 201294 patients
Phase 3Terminated

Efficacy of Nilotinib in Adult Patients With Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors Resistant to Imatinib and Sunitinib.

Start: Nov 2008Est. completion: Jul 2014125 patients
Phase 3Completed
NCT00688766AstraZenecaretaspimycin hydrochloride

Study Evaluating IPI-504 in Patients With Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GIST) Following Failure of at Least Imatinib and Sunitinib

Start: Aug 2008Est. completion: May 200947 patients
Phase 3Terminated

Efficacy and Safety of Nilotinib (AMN107) Compared With Current Treatment Options in Patients With GIST Who Have Failed Both Imatinib and Sunitinib

Start: Mar 2007Est. completion: Jun 2011248 patients
Phase 3Completed
NCT06208748Cogent BiosciencesBezuclastinib in combination with sunitinib

SARC044: A Phase II Trial of Bezuclastinib in Combination With Sunitinib in Patients With GIST

Start: Aug 2024Est. completion: Jun 202740 patients
Phase 2Active Not Recruiting

A Study of DCC-2618 (Ripretinib) In Patients With With Advanced Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GIST)

Start: Apr 2020Est. completion: Aug 202239 patients
Phase 2Completed

SARC029: Trametinib and Pazopanib in Patients With GIST (Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor)

Start: Jan 20170
Phase 2Withdrawn

Nilotinib Roll-over Protocol for Patients in Novartis-sponsored Nilotinib Study and Benefiting From Nilotinib Treatment

Start: Jun 2013Est. completion: Oct 202315 patients
Phase 2Completed
NCT01396148Pfizersunitinib malate dose escalation

A Study of Sunitinib In Young Patients With Advanced Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor

Start: Jun 2012Est. completion: Aug 20176 patients
Phase 2Completed

Pazopanib in Advanced Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors Refractory to Imatinib and Sunitinib

Start: Feb 2012Est. completion: Nov 201672 patients
Phase 2Completed

Efficacy and Safety of Dovitinib in Patients With Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors Refractory and/or Intolerant to Imatinib

Start: Jan 2012Est. completion: Jul 201439 patients
Phase 2Completed

Efficacy and Safety of AMN107 in Patients With GastroIntestinal Stromal Tumors (GIST) Who Have Failed Both Imatinib and Sunitinib

Start: Sep 2008Est. completion: Jul 201335 patients
Phase 2Completed
NCT01172548Sandozimatinib mesylate

Safety and Efficacy Evaluation of Two Year Imatinib Treatment in Adjuvant Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST)

Start: Aug 2008Est. completion: Mar 2014132 patients
Phase 2Completed
NCT01483014Sandozimatinib mesylate

Phase ll Study of Imatinib Mesylate for the Neoadjuvant Treatment of Patients With Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GIST)

Start: Jun 2008Est. completion: Jan 201230 patients
Phase 2Completed

A Phase 2 Study of XL820 in Adults With Advanced GIST Resistant to Imatinib and/or Sunitinib

Start: Dec 2007Est. completion: May 200916 patients
Phase 2Completed

The Biological Activity of Cediranib (AZD2171) in Gastro-Intestinal Stromal Tumours(GIST).

Start: Sep 2006Est. completion: Dec 200935 patients
Phase 2Completed

Study Of SU011248 Administered On A Continuous Daily Dosing Schedule In Patients With Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor

Start: Sep 2005Est. completion: Apr 200860 patients
Phase 2Completed
NCT00500188SandozImatinib Mesylate

Preoperative and Postoperative Imatinib Mesylate Study in Patients With c-Kit Positive GIST

Start: Jul 2003Est. completion: Jul 201128 patients
Phase 2Completed
NCT00237172SandozImatinib Mesylate

Phase II Clinical Study of Imatinib Mesylate in Patients With Malignant Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (Extension Study)

Start: Sep 200272 patients
Phase 2Completed

Ripretinib in Combination With Binimetinib in Patients With Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST)

Start: Nov 2021Est. completion: May 20270
Phase 1/2Withdrawn

A Study of CS3007 in Subjects With Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor

Start: Aug 2019Est. completion: Apr 202365 patients
Phase 1/2Completed
NCT03609424SandozPDR001, Imatinib

PDR001 Plus Imatinib for Metastatic or Unresectable GIST

Start: Feb 2019Est. completion: Nov 202139 patients
Phase 1/2Completed
NCT02931929UNION therapeutics68Ga-NeoBOMB1, 2-vial kit

MITIGATE-NeoBOM: A Study to Evaluate 68Ga- NeoBOMB1 in Patients With Advanced TKI-treated GIST Using PET/CT

Start: Nov 2016Est. completion: Apr 20199 patients
Phase 1/2Completed

CGT9486 (Formerly Known as PLX9486) as a Single Agent and in Combination With PLX3397 (Pexidartinib) or Sunitinib in Participants With Advanced Solid Tumors

Start: Mar 2015Est. completion: May 202051 patients
Phase 1/2Completed
NCT00457743PfizerSunitinib malate

A Phase I/II Study of Sunitinib Malate (SU011248) In Patients With Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST)

Start: Jan 2005Est. completion: Aug 200836 patients
Phase 1/2Completed

Everolimus in Combination With Imatinib in Patients With Glivec Refractory/Resistant Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors

Start: Nov 2002Est. completion: Sep 2008117 patients
Phase 1/2Completed

A Study of the c-Kit Specific Antibody-Drug Conjugate NN3201 for Advanced and/or Metastatic Solid Tumors Known to Express c-Kit

Start: Feb 2025Est. completion: Dec 202767 patients
Phase 1Recruiting

A Drug-drug Interaction Study of Avapritinib and Midazolam

Start: Aug 2022Est. completion: May 202410 patients
Phase 1Completed

A Study of Pimitespib in Combination With Imatinib in Patients With GIST (CHAPTER-GIST-101)

Start: Dec 2021Est. completion: Dec 202678 patients
Phase 1Active Not Recruiting

68Ga-NOTA-RM26 PET/CT for the Detection of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor

Start: May 2021Est. completion: Aug 202230 patients
Phase 1Unknown

DS-6157a in Participants With Advanced Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST)

Start: May 2020Est. completion: Mar 202234 patients
Phase 1Terminated
NCT05800106Chia Tai TianQing Pharmaceutical GroupSunitinib malate capsules generic product

A Bioequivalence Study of Sunitinib Malate Capsules.

Start: Dec 2018Est. completion: Jan 201924 patients
Phase 1Completed

A Safety, Tolerability and PK Study of DCC-2618 in Patients With Advanced Malignancies

Start: Nov 2015Est. completion: Apr 2022282 patients
Phase 1Completed
NCT00441155SandozNilotinib, Imatinib

Patients Completing Core Protocol (CAMN107A2103), Exhibiting Stable Disease (SD), Partial Response (PR) or Complete Response (CR) to Nilotinib in Combination With Imatinib

Start: Nov 2006Est. completion: Jan 201114 patients
Phase 1Completed
NCT00135005SandozAMN107, STI571

Study of AMN107 With Imatinib in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GIST)

Start: Aug 2005Est. completion: Nov 200659 patients
Phase 1Completed

Safety and Efficacy of Avapritinib in Chinese Patients With Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST) in the Real World

Start: Aug 2022Est. completion: Sep 202461 patients
N/ACompleted
NCT05697107UNION therapeuticsRipretinib Oral Tablet

Ripretinib in Chinese Patients With Advanced GIST: a Real World Study

Start: May 2021Est. completion: Dec 2023308 patients
N/AUnknown
NCT05197933UNION therapeuticsLaparoscopic resection

Safety of Laparoscopic Resection for Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor on Unfavorable Anatomic Site of Stomach

Start: Oct 2020Est. completion: Sep 2025182 patients
N/AUnknown
NCT00716820PfizerSUNITINIB MALATE

Special Investigation For Gist Of Sunitinib Malate (Regulatory Post Marketing Commitment Plan).

Start: Apr 2008Est. completion: Sep 2016472 patients
N/ACompleted
NCT00444795PfizerSunitinib malate

Post Marketing Surveillance Study To Observe Safety And Efficacy Of Sutene

Start: May 2007Est. completion: Mar 2015520 patients
N/ACompleted
NCT00507273SandozGIST Registry

Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GIST) Registry

Start: Aug 2005Est. completion: Dec 20101,800 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

8 late-stage (Phase 3) programs, potential near-term approvals
1 actively recruiting trials targeting 6,078 patients
19 companies competing in this space

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