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Hepatic Insufficiency

Gastroenterology
26
Pipeline Programs
16
Companies
50
Clinical Trials
2 recruiting
0
Approved Products

Pipeline by Development Stage

Preclinical
Phase 1
Phase 1/2
Phase 2
Phase 2/3
Phase 3
On Market
0
26
0
0
0
0
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Early DiscoveryClinical DevelopmentMarket

Drug Modality Breakdown

Small Molecule
1583%
Peptide
317%
+ 30 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·Peak7.6yr
#2CREONDeclining
$1.5B
AbbVie·LOE Approaching
#3XIFAXANDeclining
$1.1B
Bausch Health·LOE Approaching
#4RINVOQGrowing
$976M
AbbVie·Peak11.7yr
#5XELJANZ XRStable
$586M
Pfizer·Peak8.2yr

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

16 companies ranked by most advanced pipeline stage

Prevail Therapeutics
6 programs
6
AbemaciclibPhase 1Small Molecule1 trial
EvacetrapibPhase 11 trial
ImlunestrantPhase 11 trial
LY3841136Phase 11 trial
OlomorasibPhase 11 trial
+1 more programs
Active Trials
NCT02387814Completed35Est. Aug 2015
NCT01836185Completed32Est. Oct 2013
NCT05440344Completed27Est. Feb 2024
+3 more trials
Sharp Therapeutics
Sharp TherapeuticsPA - Pittsburgh
6 programs
6
BomedemstatPhase 1Small Molecule1 trial
ElbasvirPhase 1Small Molecule1 trial
EnlicitidePhase 1Peptide1 trial
MK-0822Phase 11 trial
MK-3866Phase 11 trial
+1 more programs
Active Trials
NCT07049939Completed9Est. Feb 2026
NCT01797536Completed31Est. Aug 2014
NCT06575959Completed20Est. May 2025
+3 more trials
MSD
MSDIreland - Ballydine
6 programs
6
BomedemstatPhase 1Small Molecule
ElbasvirPhase 1Small Molecule
EnlicitidePhase 1Peptide
MK-0822Phase 1
MK-3866Phase 1
+1 more programs
Genentech
GenentechCA - Oceanside
2 programs
1
entrectinibPhase 1Small Molecule1 trial
IpatasertibPHASE_1Small Molecule1 trial
Active Trials
NCT03341884Completed29Est. Jun 2018
NCT04226833Completed38Est. Sep 2021
Pfizer
PfizerNEW YORK, NY
2 programs
2
AG-013736Phase 11 trial
CP-690,550Phase 11 trial
Active Trials
NCT00692341Completed24Est. Oct 2008
NCT00969813Completed18Est. Jan 2010
Sandoz
SandozAustria - Kundl
2 programs
2
EverolimusPhase 11 trial
QAB149Phase 11 trial
Active Trials
NCT00968591Completed34
NCT00416702Completed32Est. Mar 2008
Acerta Pharma
Acerta PharmaNetherlands - Oss
1 program
1
ACP-196Phase 15 trials
Active Trials
NCT03836261Active Not Recruiting984Est. Jan 2027
NCT02970318Active Not Recruiting310Est. Oct 2027
NCT02717611Active Not Recruiting60Est. Jun 2026
+2 more trials
Mochida Pharmaceutical
1 program
1
FYU-981Phase 11 trial
Active Trials
NCT03306667Completed24Est. Jun 2018
Puma Biotechnology
Puma BiotechnologyLOS ANGELES, CA
1 program
1
NeratinibPhase 1Small Molecule1 trial
Active Trials
NCT00781430Completed27Est. Feb 2010
Boehringer Ingelheim
Boehringer IngelheimINGELHEIM, Germany
10 programs
BI 1015550PHASE_11 trial
BI 10773PHASE_11 trial
BI 1356PHASE_11 trial
BI 1584862PHASE_11 trial
BI 425809PHASE_11 trial
+5 more programs
Active Trials
NCT05661344Completed28Est. Sep 2023
NCT01111318Completed36
NCT02183376Completed33
+7 more trials
Merck & Co.
Merck & Co.RAHWAY, NJ
4 programs
BomedemstatPHASE_1Small Molecule
ElbasvirPHASE_1Small Molecule
MK-3866PHASE_1
UlonivirinePHASE_1
Bristol Myers Squibb
3 programs
Pharmacogenetics Sampling of the CC-90007-CP-003 Study CohortN/A1 trial
BMS-650032PHASE_15 trials
OnuregPHASE_11 trial
Active Trials
NCT04097704Completed28Est. Nov 2019
NCT01497834Completed224Est. Jun 2013
NCT01455090Completed320Est. Jul 2015
+4 more trials
Debiopharm
DebiopharmSwitzerland - Lausanne
1 program
AlisporivirPHASE_1Small Molecule1 trial
Active Trials
NCT01860326Completed32Est. Sep 2011
X4 Pharmaceuticals
1 program
MavorixaforPHASE_11 trial
Active Trials
NCT06858696Recruiting48Est. Apr 2026
Novartis
NovartisBASEL, Switzerland
1 program
QAB149PHASE_1
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
1 program
telaprevirPHASE_1Small Molecule1 trial
Active Trials
NCT00509210CompletedEst. Jun 2008

Trial Timeline

Clinical trial activity over time

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Acerta PharmaACP-196
Acerta PharmaACP-196
Acerta PharmaACP-196
Bristol Myers SquibbBMS-650032
Acerta PharmaACP-196
Acerta PharmaACP-196
Acerta PharmaACP-196
Acerta PharmaACP-196
Bristol Myers SquibbBMS-650032
Bristol Myers SquibbBMS-650032
Bristol Myers SquibbBMS-650032
Bristol Myers SquibbBMS-650032
Bristol Myers SquibbBMS-650032
Bristol Myers SquibbBMS-650032
Bristol Myers SquibbBMS-650032

Showing 15 of 50 trials with date data

Clinical Trials (50)

Total enrollment: 4,944 patients across 50 trials

Study of Acalabrutinib (ACP-196) in Combination With Venetoclax (ABT-199), With and Without Obinutuzumab (GA101) Versus Chemoimmunotherapy for Previously Untreated CLL

Start: Feb 2019Est. completion: Jan 2027984 patients
Phase 3Active Not Recruiting

A Study of Acalabrutinib vs Investigator's Choice of Idelalisib Plus Rituximab or Bendamustine Plus Rituximab in R/R CLL

Start: Feb 2017Est. completion: Oct 2027310 patients
Phase 3Active Not Recruiting

Study of Acalabrutinib (ACP-196) Versus Ibrutinib in Previously Treated Participants With High Risk Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)

Start: Jul 2015Est. completion: Jan 2028533 patients
Phase 3Active Not Recruiting

A Phase 3 Study in Combination With BMS-790052 and BMS-650032 in Japanese Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Patients

Start: Jan 2012Est. completion: Jun 2013224 patients
Phase 3Completed

A Study of ACP-196 (Acalabrutinib) in Subjects With Relapsed/Refractory CLL and Intolerant of Ibrutinib Therapy

Start: Mar 2016Est. completion: Jun 202660 patients
Phase 2Active Not Recruiting

ACP-196 Versus Placebo in Subjects With Rheumatoid Arthritis on Background Methotrexate

Start: Apr 2015Est. completion: Jun 201631 patients
Phase 2Completed

An Open-label, Phase 2 Study of ACP-196 (Acalabrutinib) in Subjects With Mantle Cell Lymphoma

Start: Mar 2015Est. completion: Sep 2026124 patients
Phase 2Active Not Recruiting

An Open-label, Phase 2 Study of ACP-196 in Subjects With Waldenström Macroglobulinemia

Start: Sep 2014Est. completion: Dec 2026107 patients
Phase 2Active Not Recruiting

Study to Determine the Effectiveness and Safety of a Three Drug Antiviral Combination Therapy to Treat Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Infected Patients Not Previously Treated With Currently Available Medications

Start: Nov 2011Est. completion: Jul 2015320 patients
Phase 2Completed

Study of pegInterferon Alfa-2a, Ribavirin, and Daclatasvir (BMS-790052) With or Without BMS-650032 for Participants in Some Hepatitis C Virus Trials

Start: Sep 2011Est. completion: Dec 2014276 patients
Phase 2Completed

Safety Study of Pegylated Interferon Lambda Plus Single or 2 Direct Antiviral Agents With Ribavirin

Start: Mar 2011Est. completion: Sep 2014165 patients
Phase 2Completed

An Anti-viral Combination Study With Japanese Hepatitis C Infection (HCV) Subject

Start: Apr 2010Est. completion: May 201243 patients
Phase 2Completed

Study of BMS-650032 With Peginterferon Alfa-2a Plus Ribavirin

Start: Feb 2010Est. completion: Oct 2012285 patients
Phase 2Completed

Study to Determine the Effectiveness of Antiviral Combination Therapy to Treat Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Infected Patients Who Have Previously Failed Standard of Care

Start: Dec 2009Est. completion: Feb 2014215 patients
Phase 2Completed

A Multiple Ascending Dose Study of BMS-650032 in HCV Infected Subjects

Start: Dec 2008Est. completion: Dec 200915 patients
Phase 2Completed

Acalabrutinib (ACP-196) in Combination With ACP-319, for Treatment of B-Cell Malignancies

Start: Dec 2014Est. completion: Oct 202540 patients
Phase 1/2Completed

ACP-196 (Acalabrutinib), a Novel Bruton Tyrosine Kinase (BTK) Inhibitor, for Treatment of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, Richter's Syndrome or Prolymphocytic Leukemia

Start: Jan 2014Est. completion: Jun 2027306 patients
Phase 1/2Active Not Recruiting

A Single Ascending Dose Study of BMS-650032 in HCV Infected Subjects

Start: Jan 2008Est. completion: Jul 200824 patients
Phase 1/2Completed

Ulonivirine (MK-8507) in Participants With Mild or Moderate Hepatic Impairment (MK-8507-014)

Start: Apr 2026Est. completion: Sep 202622 patients
Phase 1Not Yet Recruiting

A Study of Eloralintide (LY3841136) in Participants With Different Levels of Liver Damage and in Participants With Healthy Livers.

Start: Feb 2026Est. completion: Mar 202736 patients
Phase 1Recruiting

A Study of Bomedemstat (MK-3543) in Participants With Mild or Moderate Hepatic Impairment (MK-3543-023)

Start: Aug 2025Est. completion: Feb 20269 patients
Phase 1Completed

A Study to Test How BI 1584862 is Taken up in the Blood of People With and Without Liver Problems

Start: Aug 2025Est. completion: May 202643 patients
Phase 1Completed

A Study to Investigate Pharmacokinetics (PK) and Safety of a Single Dose of Mavorixafor in Participants With Hepatic Impairment (HI) Compared to Matched Healthy Volunteers With Normal Hepatic Function

Start: Feb 2025Est. completion: Apr 202648 patients
Phase 1Recruiting

A Study of Olomorasib (LY3537982) in Participants With Hepatic Impairment and Healthy Participants

Start: Dec 2024Est. completion: Aug 202546 patients
Phase 1Completed

A Clinical Study of Enlicitide Decanoate in People With Liver Function Problems (MK-0616-030)

Start: Sep 2024Est. completion: May 202520 patients
Phase 1Completed

A Study to Evaluate CC-486/Onureg in Participants With Moderate or Severe Hepatic Impairment Compared With Normal Hepatic Function in Participants With Myeloid Malignancies

Start: Jul 2024Est. completion: Apr 20252 patients
Phase 1Terminated

A Study to Test How Iclepertin is Taken up in the Blood of People With and Without Liver Problems

Start: Mar 2023Est. completion: Dec 202329 patients
Phase 1Completed

A Study to Test How BI 1015550 is Taken up in the Blood of People With and Without Liver Problems

Start: Feb 2023Est. completion: Sep 202328 patients
Phase 1Completed

A Study of Imlunestrant (LY3484356) in Female Participants With Impaired Liver Function

Start: Jul 2022Est. completion: Feb 202427 patients
Phase 1Completed

A Study to Investigate the Effect of Impaired Hepatic Function on the Pharmacokinetics of Entrectinib in Volunteers With Different Levels of Hepatic Function

Start: Feb 2020Est. completion: Sep 202138 patients
Phase 1Completed

A Study of Tirzepatide in Participants With Impaired Liver Function

Start: Jul 2019Est. completion: Sep 202032 patients
Phase 1Completed

Single-Dose Pharmacokinetics of MK-3866 in Participants With Hepatic Impairment (MK-3866-006)

Start: Dec 2017Est. completion: Mar 20189 patients
Phase 1Terminated

A Study of Ipatasertib in Participants With Mild, Moderate or Severe Hepatic Impairment Compared to Healthy Participants

Start: Nov 2017Est. completion: Jun 201829 patients
Phase 1Completed

Clinical Pharmacology of FYU-981 (Subjects With Hepatic Insufficiency)

Start: Oct 2017Est. completion: Jun 201824 patients
Phase 1Completed

A Study to Evaluate the Effect of [14C]Acp-196 (Acalabrutinib) in Healthy Adult Participants

Start: Mar 2016Est. completion: Apr 201614 patients
Phase 1Completed

A Study to Evaluate the Effect of an Acidic Formulation of Acalabrutinib (ACP-196), Acidic Beverage, or Grapefruit Juice on the Pharmacokinetics (PK) of ACP-196 Alone and Coadministered With Omeprazole

Start: Jan 2016Est. completion: Mar 201636 patients
Phase 1Completed

A Study of Abemaciclib in Participants With Varying Degrees of Liver Impairment

Start: Mar 2015Est. completion: Aug 201535 patients
Phase 1Completed

A Study to Evaluate the Effect of Hepatic Insufficiency on the Pharmacokinetics (PK) of ACP-196

Start: Oct 2014Est. completion: Feb 201518 patients
Phase 1Completed

Acalabrutinib (ACP-196), a Btk Inhibitor, for Treatment of de Novo Activated B-cell (ABC) Subtype of Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma

Start: Aug 2014Est. completion: Oct 202421 patients
Phase 1Completed

Nintedanib in Volunteers With Hepatic Impairment Compared With Healthy Volunteers

Start: Jul 2014Est. completion: Jan 201533 patients
Phase 1Completed

A Study of Evacetrapib (LY2484595) in Participants With Hepatic (Liver) Impairment

Start: Apr 2013Est. completion: Oct 201332 patients
Phase 1Completed

The Influence of Hepatic Insufficiency on the Pharmacokinetics of Elbasvir (MK-8742) (MK-8742-009)

Start: Mar 2013Est. completion: Aug 201431 patients
Phase 1Completed

Assessment of Pharmacokinetics of Single Dose Odanacatib (MK-0822) in Participants With Moderate Hepatic Insufficiency (MK-0822-070)

Start: Feb 2012Est. completion: Apr 201217 patients
Phase 1Completed

Evaluate the Pharmacokinetics, Safety, and Tolerability of Alisporivir in Subjects With Hepatic Impairment Compared to Healthy Subjects

Start: Mar 2011Est. completion: Sep 201132 patients
Phase 1Completed

Pharmacokinetics of Empagliflozin (BI 10773) in Patients With Impaired Liver Function

Start: Jul 201036 patients
Phase 1Completed

Hepatic Impaired Subjects Compared to Healthy Subjects Receiving Multi-dose BMS-650032

Start: Dec 2009Est. completion: Aug 201128 patients
Phase 1Completed

Pharmacokinetics of Everolimus in Subjects With Hepatic Insufficiency

Start: Nov 200934 patients
Phase 1Completed

A Safety and Tolerability Study of CP-690,550 in Subjects With Hepatic Impairment and Normal Hepatic Function

Start: Nov 2009Est. completion: Jan 201018 patients
Phase 1Completed

Drug-Drug Interaction Study in Healthy Subjects

Start: May 2009Est. completion: Jul 200928 patients
Phase 1Completed

Study Evaluating The PK And Safety Of Neratinib In Healthy Subjects And Subjects With Chronic Liver Disease

Start: Apr 2009Est. completion: Feb 201027 patients
Phase 1Completed

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Key Insights

2 actively recruiting trials targeting 4,944 patients
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