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Hodgkin Lymphoma

Oncology
41
Pipeline Programs
19
Companies
50
Clinical Trials
9 recruiting
2
Approved Products

Pipeline by Development Stage

Preclinical
Phase 1
Phase 1/2
Phase 2
Phase 2/3
Phase 3
On Market
0
4
1
29
0
4
3
Early DiscoveryClinical DevelopmentMarket

Drug Modality Breakdown

Monoclonal Antibody
1757%
ADC
930%
Small Molecule
310%
Cell Therapy
13%
+ 20 programs with unclassified modality

Hodgkin Lymphoma is a $6.1B market in mature consolidation, dominated by two mega-blockbusters but facing significant patent cliff pressure.

$6.1B marketMature→ Stable1 products15 companies

Key Trends

  • Market heavily concentrated in immunomodulatory and ADC mechanisms with limited diversification
  • Major patent cliff approaching in 2028 with REVLIMID ($3.9B) loss of exclusivity
  • Strong pipeline activity with 461 trials suggests ongoing innovation despite mature indication

Career Verdict

Viable but consolidating: strong revenue base and hiring make it attractive, but approaching patent cliffs and limited primary indications create medium-term uncertainty.

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

Market Leaders

#1REVLIMIDDeclining
$3.9B
Bristol Myers Squibb·LOE_APPROACHING1.7yr
#2ADCETRISStable
$3M
Pfizer·PEAK

Drug Class Breakdown

Immunomodulatory agents (cereblon-targeted)
$3.9B(64%)

approaching patent cliff 2028

Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors
$1.3B(21%)

secondary indication but stable

Antibody-Drug Conjugates (ADCs)
$3M(0.05%)

limited uptake as primary therapy

Career Outlook

Stable

Hodgkin Lymphoma is a stable, mature market experiencing consolidation around two dominant players but actively hiring across all major functions. The approaching REVLIMID patent cliff in 2028 will create restructuring pressure and could accelerate M&A activity; professionals should expect transition roles and redeployment opportunities. Companies are investing in pipeline advancement (461 trials) to offset patent losses, creating near-term job security but long-term uncertainty.

Breaking In

Target commercial roles at Takeda or AstraZeneca for volume hiring; strong base salary and growth trajectory despite mature indication.

For Experienced Professionals

Experienced oncology professionals should position for pipeline leadership or transition roles; anticipate restructuring post-2028 patent cliff and consider diversifying expertise into emerging mechanisms (ADCs, bispecifics).

In-Demand Skills

Commercial operations and market accessImmunology and cell biology (for ADC/bispecific development)Clinical trial management (Phase 1-2 heavy pipeline)Healthcare economics and payer relations

Best For

Commercial roles (Sales, Market Access, Territory Management)Medical Science Liaison (MSL) positionsClinical Research Associate (CRA)Regulatory Affairs specialist

Hiring Landscape

$137K-$252K

5,984 total positions available across Hodgkin Lymphoma indicate active hiring, with Commercial roles (1,019 positions) dominating and R&D (418 positions) showing solid growth. Takeda and AstraZeneca lead hiring, suggesting consolidation and pipeline advancement investments. Salary range spans $137K-$252K with commercial roles commanding premium compensation.

5,984
Open Roles
4
Companies Hiring
3
Departments

Top Hiring Companies

1048Growing
1029Growing
807Stable
773Stable

By Department

Commercial(17%)
$252K
Manufacturing(9%)
$177K
Research & Development(7%)
$224K

Commercial roles offer highest pay ($252K avg) and volume, making this attractive for field-based professionals; R&D salaries ($224K) competitive but lower volume.

On Market (2)

Approved therapies currently available

Pfizer
ADCETRISApproved
brentuximab vedotin
Pfizer
CD30-directed Immunoconjugate [EPC]injection2011
3M Part D
DOXORUBICIN HYDROCHLORIDEApproved
doxorubicin
Unknown Company
injection2017

Competitive Landscape

19 companies ranked by most advanced pipeline stage

Pfizer
PfizerNEW YORK, NY
2 programs
1
1
ADCETRIS(brentuximab vedotin)APPROVED_FOR_MARKETINGADC5 trials
AvelumabPhase 2Monoclonal Antibody1 trial
Active Trials
NCT01196208No Longer Available
NCT05149768Recruiting11Est. Jul 2026
NCT05357794Recruiting30Est. Jan 2027
+3 more trials
Sharp Therapeutics
Sharp TherapeuticsPA - Pittsburgh
10 programs
1
8
1
pembrolizumabPhase 3Monoclonal Antibody1 trial
Brentuximab vedotinPhase 2ADC1 trial
GemcitabinePhase 21 trial
MagrolimabPhase 2Monoclonal Antibody1 trial
PembrolizumabPhase 2Monoclonal Antibody1 trial
+5 more programs
Active Trials
NCT02665650Completed30Est. Mar 2019
NCT05922904Active Not Recruiting25Est. Oct 2027
NCT05180097Recruiting84Est. Dec 2026
+7 more trials
MSD
MSDIreland - Ballydine
10 programs
1
8
1
pembrolizumabPhase 3Monoclonal Antibody
Brentuximab vedotinPhase 2ADC
GemcitabinePhase 2
MagrolimabPhase 2Monoclonal Antibody
PembrolizumabPhase 2Monoclonal Antibody
+5 more programs
ETS
ETSMO - Rolla
6 programs
4
2
20 Gy Involved site radiotherapyPhase 31 trial
DoxorubicinPhase 31 trial
Brentuximab VedotinPhase 2ADC1 trial
MBVDPhase 21 trial
TislelizumabPhase 2Monoclonal Antibody1 trial
+1 more programs
Active Trials
NCT02227433Completed20Est. Apr 2020
NCT01523847Completed50Est. Oct 2013
NCT05977673Recruiting28Est. Nov 2029
+3 more trials
Affimed
AffimedGermany - Mannheim
3 programs
2
1
AFM13Phase 21 trial
AFM 13Phase 11 trial
AFM13Phase 1
Active Trials
NCT01221571Completed28Est. Jun 2013
NCT02321592Completed23Est. Jul 2020
Biocorp
BiocorpFrance - Issoire
2 programs
1
SB1518Phase 21 trial
Description of therapeutical resultsN/A1 trial
Active Trials
NCT05663983Unknown600Est. Dec 2024
NCT01263899Completed28Est. Feb 2012
Incyte
IncyteDE - Wilmington
2 programs
1
1
AxatilimabPhase 2Monoclonal Antibody1 trial
RuxolitinibPhase 1/2Small Molecule
Active Trials
NCT05723055Active Not Recruiting9Est. Nov 2028
CStone Pharmaceuticals
CStone PharmaceuticalsChina - Shanghai
1 program
1
CS1001Phase 21 trial
Active Trials
NCT03505996Completed82Est. Nov 2021
Sandoz
SandozAustria - Kundl
1 program
1
EverolimusPhase 21 trial
Active Trials
NCT01022996Completed57Est. Nov 2014
Kite Pharma
Kite PharmaCA - El Segundo
1 program
1
IdelalisibPhase 2Small Molecule1 trial
Active Trials
NCT01393106Completed25Est. Aug 2014
Medica Corp
Medica CorpMA - Bedford
1 program
1
baltaleucel-TPhase 2Cell Therapy1 trial
Active Trials
NCT02763254Terminated1Est. Feb 2018
ADC Therapeutics
ADC TherapeuticsNJ - New Providence
1 program
1
camidanlumab tesirinePhase 2
Takeda
TakedaTOKYO, Japan
3 programs
BrentuximabVedotinPHASE_1_2ADC1 trial
brentuximab vedotinPHASE_3ADC1 trial
Brentuximab VedotinPHASE_4ADC1 trial
Active Trials
NCT03576378Unknown41Est. Oct 2024
NCT01712490Completed1,334Est. Feb 2026
NCT06831370Recruiting124Est. Mar 2028
Bristol Myers Squibb
2 programs
RuxolitinibPHASE_1_2Small Molecule1 trial
brentuximab vedotinPHASE_2ADC3 trials
Active Trials
NCT03681561Recruiting54Est. Jul 2027
NCT03646123Terminated255Est. Aug 2024
NCT02616965Completed16Est. Jan 2024
+1 more trials
Colorado Therapeutics
Colorado TherapeuticsCO - Louisville
1 program
Inspiratory muscle strength trainingN/A1 trial
Active Trials
NCT05938127Terminated1Est. Dec 2024
Teva
TevaIsrael - Petach Tikva
1 program
BendamustinePHASE_13 trials
Active Trials
NCT03755804Active Not Recruiting232Est. Jul 2028
NCT01900509Completed16Est. May 2016
NCT00076349Completed66Est. Mar 2008
Xencor
XencorPASADENA, CA
1 program
XmAb2513PHASE_11 trial
Active Trials
NCT00606645Completed23Est. Apr 2010
Merck & Co.
Merck & Co.RAHWAY, NJ
1 program
Brentuximab vedotinPHASE_2ADC
Daiichi Sankyo
Daiichi SankyoChina - Shanghai
1 program
PLX3397PHASE_21 trial
Active Trials
NCT01217229Completed20Est. Apr 2012

Trial Timeline

Clinical trial activity over time

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TakedaBrentuximab Vedotin
ETS20 Gy Involved site radiotherapy
ETSDoxorubicin
Sharp Therapeuticspembrolizumab
Takedabrentuximab vedotin
ETSTislelizumab
Pfizerbrentuximab vedotin
Sharp TherapeuticsBrentuximab vedotin
IncyteAxatilimab
Sharp TherapeuticsGemcitabine
Sharp Therapeuticsfavezelimab/pembrolizumab
Pfizerbrentuximab vedotin
Sharp TherapeuticsMagrolimab
Pfizerbrentuximab vedotin
Pfizerbrentuximab vedotin

Showing 15 of 50 trials with date data

Clinical Trials (50)

Total enrollment: 5,742 patients across 50 trials

NCT06831370TakedaBrentuximab Vedotin

A Study of Brentuximab Vedotin With Doxorubicin, Vinblastine and Dacarbazine in Adults With Hodgkin Lymphoma in India

Start: Aug 2024Est. completion: Mar 2028124 patients
Phase 4Recruiting
NCT07256158ETS20 Gy Involved site radiotherapy

PET Guided Dose Reduction for InvOlved Site Radiotherapy In Early sTage Unfavourable Hodgkin Lymphoma

Start: Mar 2026Est. completion: Mar 2033518 patients
Phase 3Not Yet Recruiting
NCT03159897ETSDoxorubicin

FIL Study on ABVD DD-DI as Upfront Therapy in HL.

Start: Aug 2017Est. completion: Nov 2024500 patients
Phase 3Completed

Study of Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) vs. Brentuximab Vedotin in Participants With Relapsed or Refractory Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma (MK-3475-204/KEYNOTE-204)

Start: May 2016Est. completion: Jan 2026304 patients
Phase 3Completed
NCT01712490Takedabrentuximab vedotin

A Frontline Therapy Trial in Participants With Advanced Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma

Start: Nov 2012Est. completion: Feb 20261,334 patients
Phase 3Completed
NCT05977673ETSTislelizumab

Efficacy and Safety of Frontline Tislelizumab in Patients With de Novo Hodgkin Lymphoma Unsuitable for Standard Frontline Chemotherapy

Start: May 2024Est. completion: Nov 202928 patients
Phase 2Recruiting
NCT05149768Pfizerbrentuximab vedotin

Open Label Extension Study of Brentuximab Vedotin in Early dcSSc

Start: Feb 2024Est. completion: Jul 202611 patients
Phase 2Recruiting

PET Adapted Brentuximab Vedotin and Pembrolizumab in Combination With Doxorubicin and Dacarbazine in Classic Hodgkin Lymphoma

Start: Dec 2023Est. completion: Oct 202725 patients
Phase 2Active Not Recruiting

Evaluating Combination of Nivolumab and Axatilimab in Patients With Relapsed/Refractory Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma

Start: May 2023Est. completion: Nov 20289 patients
Phase 2Active Not Recruiting

Pembrolizumab and Brentuximab Vedotin vs GDP and Stem Cell Transplant for Relapsed/Refractory Hodgkin Lymphoma

Start: Nov 2022Est. completion: Dec 202684 patients
Phase 2Recruiting
NCT05508867Sharp Therapeuticsfavezelimab/pembrolizumab

A Study of Coformulated Favezelimab/Pembrolizumab (MK-4280A) Versus Physician's Choice Chemotherapy in PD-(L)1-refractory, Relapsed or Refractory Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma (MK-4280A-008)

Start: Oct 2022Est. completion: Jan 2026203 patients
Phase 2Completed
NCT05357794Pfizerbrentuximab vedotin

Effectiveness of Concurrent Ultra-Low-Dose Total-Skin Electron Beam Therapy and Brentuximab Vedotin Given Quarterly Over 12 Months for Patients With Mycosis Fungoides

Start: Oct 2022Est. completion: Jan 202730 patients
Phase 2Recruiting

Study of Magrolimab and Pembrolizumab in Relapsed or Refractory Classic Hodgkin Lymphoma

Start: Jun 2022Est. completion: Oct 20278 patients
Phase 2Active Not Recruiting
NCT04587687Pfizerbrentuximab vedotin

Brentuximab Vedotin and Bendamustine for the Treatment of Relapsed or Refractory Follicular Lymphoma

Start: Dec 2020Est. completion: Dec 202623 patients
Phase 2Recruiting
NCT04334174Pfizerbrentuximab vedotin

Study of Brentuximab Vedotin as Therapy After Autologous Stem Cell Transplant in Cluster of Differentiation Antigen 30 (CD30) Positive Peripheral TCell Lymphomas

Start: May 2020Est. completion: Feb 20230
Phase 2Withdrawn
NCT03947255Pfizerbrentuximab vedotin

A Study of Retreatment With Brentuximab Vedotin in Subjects With Classic Hodgkin Lymphoma or CD30-expressing Peripheral T Cell Lymphoma

Start: Oct 2019Est. completion: Nov 202212 patients
Phase 2Terminated

Avelumab in the Frontline Treatment of Advanced Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma - a Window Study

Start: Sep 2019Est. completion: May 202549 patients
Phase 2Unknown
NCT03198689Pfizerbrentuximab vedotin

Brentuximab Vedotin in Early Diffuse Cutaneous Systemic Sclerosis

Start: May 2019Est. completion: Aug 202311 patients
Phase 2Completed

Clinical Trial of Brentuximab Vedotin in Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma

Start: Jan 2019Est. completion: Aug 2024255 patients
Phase 2Terminated
NCT03755804TevaBendamustine

Pediatric Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma Consortium Study: cHOD17

Start: Dec 2018Est. completion: Jul 2028232 patients
Phase 2Active Not Recruiting
NCT03264131Pfizerbrentuximab vedotin

BV-CHEP Chemotherapy for Adult T-cell Leukemia or Lymphoma

Start: Oct 2018Est. completion: Dec 202816 patients
Phase 2Active Not Recruiting

Phase II Study of Second- Line Pembrolizumab Plus GVD for Relapsed or Refractory Hodgkin Lymphoma

Start: Aug 2018Est. completion: Aug 2026257 patients
Phase 2Recruiting
NCT03587844Pfizerbrentuximab vedotin

Dosing of Brentuximab Vedotin for Mycosis Fungoides, Sezary Syndrome Patients

Start: Jul 2018Est. completion: Jul 202758 patients
Phase 2Recruiting

A Study of CS1001 in Subjects With Relapsed or Refractory Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma

Start: May 2018Est. completion: Nov 202182 patients
Phase 2Completed

Safety and Efficacy of Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) in Children and Young Adults With Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma (MK-3475-667/KEYNOTE-667)

Start: Apr 2018Est. completion: Nov 2026340 patients
Phase 2Active Not Recruiting

Cellular Immunotherapy for Viral Induced Cancer - EBV Positive Lymphomas

Start: Nov 2016Est. completion: Feb 20181 patients
Phase 2Terminated
NCT02505269Pfizerbrentuximab vedotin

Brentuximab Vedotin Plus AD in Non-bulky Limited Stage Hodgkin Lymphoma

Start: Aug 2015Est. completion: Jun 201934 patients
Phase 2Completed

Study of Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) in Participants With Relapsed or Refractory Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma (MK-3475-087/KEYNOTE-087)

Start: Jun 2015Est. completion: Sep 2023211 patients
Phase 2Completed

GHSG-AFM13 An Open-label, Multicenter Phase II Trial With AFM13 in Patients With Relapsed or Refractory Hodgkin Lymphoma

Start: May 2015Est. completion: Jul 202023 patients
Phase 2Completed

Pembrolizumab After ASCT for Hodgkin Lymphoma, DLBCL and T-NHL

Start: Apr 2015Est. completion: Jun 202382 patients
Phase 2Completed
NCT01807598Pfizerbrentuximab vedotin

Brentuximab Vedotin in Treating Patients With Advanced Systemic Mastocytosis or Mast Cell Leukemia

Start: Sep 2013Est. completion: Sep 201710 patients
Phase 2Completed
NCT02227433ETSBrentuximab Vedotin

Brentuximab Vedotin in the Elderly Hodgkin Lymphoma Patients at First Relapse or With Primary Refractory Disease.

Start: Feb 2013Est. completion: Apr 202020 patients
Phase 2Completed
NCT01534078Pfizerbrentuximab vedotin

Brentuximab Vedotin Plus AVD in Limited-stage Hodgkin Lymphoma

Start: Mar 2012Est. completion: Jan 201834 patients
Phase 2Completed
NCT02247869ETSdose dense ABVD

Dose-dense ABVD First Line Therapy in Early Stage Unfavorable Hodgkin's Lymphoma

Start: Feb 2012Est. completion: Apr 2017100 patients
Phase 2Completed
NCT01461538Pfizerbrentuximab vedotin

Brentuximab Vedotin in Patients With CD30-positive Nonlymphomatous Malignancies

Start: Oct 2011Est. completion: Dec 201484 patients
Phase 2Completed

Safety and Efficacy of Idelalisib in Relapsed or Refractory Hodgkin Lymphoma

Start: Sep 2011Est. completion: Aug 201425 patients
Phase 2Completed

Safety and Efficacy Study of PLX3397 in Adults With Relapsed or Refractory Hodgkin Lymphoma

Start: Mar 2011Est. completion: Apr 201220 patients
Phase 2Completed

A Safety and Efficacy Study of SB1518 for the Treatment of Advanced Lymphoid Malignancies

Start: Dec 2010Est. completion: Feb 201228 patients
Phase 2Completed

A Multi-centre Study of MBVD in Elderly and/or Cardiopathic Patients Affected by Hodgkin's Lymphoma (HL)

Start: Nov 2010Est. completion: Oct 201350 patients
Phase 2Completed

Study of RAD001 in Patients With Relapsed/Refractory Hodgkin Lymphoma That Has Progressed After High-dose Chemotherapy and Autologous Stem Cell Transplant and/or After Gemcitabine- or Vinorelbine- or Vinblastine-based Treatment.

Start: Dec 2009Est. completion: Nov 201457 patients
Phase 2Completed
NCT00947856Pfizerbrentuximab vedotin

A Brentuximab Vedotin Trial for Patients Who Have Previously Participated in a Brentuximab Vedotin Study

Start: Jul 2009Est. completion: Mar 2013110 patients
Phase 2Completed
NCT00848926Pfizerbrentuximab vedotin

A Pivotal Open-Label Trial of Brentuximab Vedotin for Hodgkin Lymphoma

Start: Feb 2009Est. completion: May 2015102 patients
Phase 2Completed
NCT00076349TevaBendamustine

SDX-105 in Combination With Rituxan for Patients With Relapsed Indolent or Mantle Cell Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (NHL)

Start: Apr 2004Est. completion: Mar 200866 patients
Phase 2Completed

Nivolumab With Ruxolitinib in Relapsed or Refractory Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma

Start: Sep 2018Est. completion: Jul 202754 patients
Phase 1/2Recruiting
NCT03576378TakedaBrentuximabVedotin

BrEPEM-LH-22017 for Older Patients With Untreated Hodgkin Lymphoma (HL)

Start: Aug 2018Est. completion: Oct 202441 patients
Phase 1/2Unknown
NCT02096042Pfizerbrentuximab vedotin

Phase I/II - Brentuximab/5-Azacytidine in Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)

Start: Apr 2014Est. completion: Aug 20161 patients
Phase 1/2Terminated
NCT01620229Pfizerbrentuximab vedotin

Brentuximab Vedotin After Donor Stem Cell Transplant in Treating Patients With Hematologic Malignancies

Start: Jun 20130
Phase 1/2Withdrawn
NCT01874054Pfizerbrentuximab vedotin

Study of Brentuximab Vedotin Combined With Bendamustine in Patients With Hodgkin Lymphoma

Start: Jun 2013Est. completion: Feb 201855 patients
Phase 1/2Completed

A Study to Assess the Feasibility of Romidepsin Combined With Brentuximab Vedotin in Cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma

Start: Feb 2017Est. completion: Jan 202416 patients
Phase 1Completed
NCT02822586Pfizerbrentuximab vedotin

TSEB and Brentuximab for Treatment of Mycosis Fungoides & Sezary Syndrome

Start: Dec 2016Est. completion: Apr 20195 patients
Phase 1Completed

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Key Insights

4 late-stage (Phase 3) programs, potential near-term approvals
9 actively recruiting trials targeting 5,742 patients
19 companies competing in this space

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