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Hodgkin's Lymphoma

Oncology
9
Pipeline Programs
10
Companies
14
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
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Early DiscoveryClinical DevelopmentMarket

Drug Modality Breakdown

Monoclonal Antibody
343%
Small Molecule
343%
ADC
114%
+ 8 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

10 companies ranked by most advanced pipeline stage

Sandoz
SandozAustria - Kundl
3 programs
1
1
1
PanobinostatPhase 3Small Molecule1 trial
RuxolitinibPhase 2Small Molecule1 trial
LBH589Phase 11 trial
Active Trials
NCT01032148Terminated8Est. Jan 2017
NCT01877005Completed33Est. Jun 2018
NCT01034163Completed41Est. May 2012
Prevail Therapeutics
1 program
1
R-mabHDI and ABVDPhase 31 trial
Active Trials
NCT00816959Unknown1,200Est. Apr 2014
ETS
ETSMO - Rolla
3 programs
1
ABVDPhase 2/31 trial
Patients with negative PET after salvage therapyN/A1 trial
Prognosis of Patients With Relapsed/Refractory Hodgkin Lymphoma Treated With IGEV Induction Therapy N/A1 trial
Active Trials
NCT00879528Terminated264Est. Sep 2015
NCT01478191Completed495Est. Jun 2011
NCT00784537Completed520Est. Jan 2016
Syndax Pharmaceuticals
1 program
1
EntinostatPhase 2Small Molecule1 trial
Active Trials
NCT00866333Terminated49Est. Feb 2013
MSD
MSDIreland - Ballydine
1 program
1
PembrolizumabPhase 2Monoclonal Antibody
Sharp Therapeutics
Sharp TherapeuticsPA - Pittsburgh
1 program
1
PembrolizumabPhase 2Monoclonal Antibody1 trial
Active Trials
NCT04875195Completed66Est. Oct 2025
Legend Biotech
Legend BiotechNJ - Piscataway
1 program
1
LCAR-HL30 cellsPhase 11 trial
Active Trials
NCT06494371Recruiting32Est. Aug 2028
TG Therapeutics
TG TherapeuticsNEW YORK, NY
2 programs
TGR-1202 + brentuximab vedotinPHASE_1ADC1 trial
PembrolizumabPHASE_2Monoclonal Antibody1 trial
Active Trials
NCT02164006Completed16Est. May 2016
NCT03776864Terminated6Est. Sep 2021
Angeles Therapeutics
Angeles TherapeuticsCA - Los Angeles
1 program
Communication Skills Intervention to Promote Transition Into SurvivorshipN/A1 trial
Active Trials
NCT01483664Active Not Recruiting314Est. Nov 2026
Teva
TevaIsrael - Petach Tikva
1 program
Obatoclax mesylatePHASE_21 trial
Active Trials
NCT00359892Completed13Est. Nov 2008

Trial Timeline

Clinical trial activity over time

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2028
Prevail TherapeuticsR-mabHDI and ABVD
SandozPanobinostat
ETSABVD
Sharp TherapeuticsPembrolizumab
TG TherapeuticsPembrolizumab
SandozRuxolitinib
Syndax PharmaceuticalsEntinostat
TevaObatoclax mesylate
Legend BiotechLCAR-HL30 cells
TG TherapeuticsTGR-1202 + brentuximab vedotin
SandozLBH589
Angeles TherapeuticsCommunication Skills Intervention to Promote Transition Into Survivorship
ETSPrognosis of Patients With Relapsed/Refractory Hodgkin Lymphoma Treated With IGEV Induction Therapy
ETSPatients with negative PET after salvage therapy

Clinical Trials (14)

Total enrollment: 3,057 patients across 14 trials

Study Evaluating the Effect of R-mabHDI in Lymphocytic Predominant Hodgkin's Lymphoma

Start: Jul 2011Est. completion: Apr 20141,200 patients
Phase 3Unknown
NCT01034163SandozPanobinostat

A Phase III Randomized, Double Blind, Placebo Controlled Multi-center Study of Panobinostat for Maintenance of Response in Patients With Hodgkin's Lymphoma (HL)

Start: Jun 2010Est. completion: May 201241 patients
Phase 3Completed

High-dose Chemotherapy and Stem Cell Transplantation, in Patients PET-2 Positive, After 2 Courses of ABVD and Comparison of RT Versus no RT in PET-2 Negative Patients

Start: Sep 2008Est. completion: Jan 2016520 patients
Phase 2/3Completed

A Study of Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) in Relapsed or Refractory Classical Hodgkin's Lymphoma (rrcHL) or Relapsed or Refractory Primary Mediastinal Large B-cell Lymphoma (rrPMBCL) (MK-3475-B68)

Start: Jun 2021Est. completion: Oct 202566 patients
Phase 2Completed

Umbralisib and Pembrolizumab in Treating Patients With Relapsed or Refractory Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma

Start: Sep 2019Est. completion: Sep 20216 patients
Phase 2Terminated

A Phase II Study of Oral JAK1/JAK2 Inhibitor INC424 in Adult Patients With Relapsed/Refractory Classical Hodgkin's Lymphoma

Start: Jul 2013Est. completion: Jun 201833 patients
Phase 2Completed

A Phase 2 Multi-Center Study of Entinostat (SNDX-275) in Patient With Relapsed or Refractory Hodgkin's Lymphoma

Start: Apr 2009Est. completion: Feb 201349 patients
Phase 2Terminated
NCT00359892TevaObatoclax mesylate

Safety and Efficacy of Obatoclax Mesylate (GX15-070MS) in the Treatment of Hodgkin's Lymphoma

Start: Jul 2006Est. completion: Nov 200813 patients
Phase 2Completed

A Study of LCAR-HL30 in Subjects With Relapsed/Refractory Hodgkin's Lymphoma and Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma

Start: Jul 2024Est. completion: Aug 202832 patients
Phase 1Recruiting
NCT02164006TG TherapeuticsTGR-1202 + brentuximab vedotin

Novel PI3K Delta Inhibitor TGR-1202, in Combination With Brentuximab Vedotin for Hodgkin's Lymphoma Patients

Start: Jun 2014Est. completion: May 201616 patients
Phase 1Completed

Study of LBH589, A Deacetylase Inhibitor in Patients With Recurrent or Refractory Hodgkin or Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma

Start: Dec 2009Est. completion: Jan 20178 patients
Phase 1Terminated
NCT01483664Angeles TherapeuticsCommunication Skills Intervention to Promote Transition Into Survivorship

Communication Skills Intervention to Promote Transition Into Survivorship

Start: Nov 2011Est. completion: Nov 2026314 patients
N/AActive Not Recruiting
NCT01478191ETSPrognosis of Patients With Relapsed/Refractory Hodgkin Lymphoma Treated With IGEV Induction Therapy

Prognosis of Patients With Relapsed/Refractory Hodgkin Lymphoma Treated With IGEV Induction Therapy Before HDCT With AHSCT

Start: May 2010Est. completion: Jun 2011495 patients
N/ACompleted
NCT00879528ETSPatients with negative PET after salvage therapy

Consolidation PET-based and Donor-based After Salvage Therapy in Patients With HL in Relapse or Refractory

Start: May 2009Est. completion: Sep 2015264 patients
N/ATerminated

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Phase Legend

PreclinicalLab & animal studies
Phase 1Safety & dosing
Phase 2Efficacy testing
Phase 3Large-scale trials
On MarketApproved & available

Key Insights

2 late-stage (Phase 3) programs, potential near-term approvals
1 actively recruiting trials targeting 3,057 patients
10 companies competing in this space

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