Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin
Pipeline by Development Stage
Drug Modality Breakdown
Oncology is a $53.9B market in consolidation, dominated by a handful of megacap players with blockbuster franchises approaching patent expiration.
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
| # | Product | Company | Revenue | Share | Stage | Trend | LOE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ELIQUIS (apixaban) | Bristol Myers Squibb | $18.3B | 34% | Launch | Stable | 14.9yr |
| 2 | FARXIGA (dapagliflozin) | AstraZeneca | $4.3B | 8% | Peak | Stable | 15.3yr |
| 3 | REVLIMID (lenalidomide) | Bristol Myers Squibb | $3.9B | 7% | LOE Approaching | Declining | 1.7yr |
| 4 | XTANDI (enzalutamide) | Astellas | $2.6B | 5% | Peak | Stable | 10.6yr |
| 5 | IMBRUVICA (ibrutinib) | AbbVie | $2.4B | 4% | Peak | Stable | 8.8yr |
Drug Class Breakdown
concentrated in single product
single dominant product
multi-product class, competitive
facing near-term patent cliff
prostate cancer specialty
niche hematologic oncology
near-term LOE exposure
Career Outlook
StableOncology 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
Best For
Hiring Landscape
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.
Top Hiring Companies
By Department
Strong near-term hiring momentum, especially in CRO/CDMO and emerging biotech; Medical Affairs offers highest compensation but limited headcount.
On Market (1)
Approved therapies currently available
Competitive Landscape
38 companies ranked by most advanced pipeline stage
+8 more companies
Trial Timeline
Clinical trial activity over time
Showing 15 of 49 trials with date data
Clinical Trials (50)
Total enrollment: 9,001 patients across 50 trials
Peripheral and Macular Retinal Vascular Perfusion and Leakage in DME and RVO
Long-Term Efficacy & Safety of Aflibercept IVT for the Treatment of DME in Subjects Who Completed the VISTA-DME Trial
The Endurance 1 Trial
Wet Macular Degeneration Study to Compare Ranibizumab or Bevacizumab to Aflibercept
Open Label to Study to Evaluate Effect of Alfilbercept on Patients With (FVPED) Fibrovascular Pigment Epithelial Detachment
Zevalin® Followed by Rituxan® Maintenance in Previously Treated Low Grade Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
A Phase 3b, Single-Arm Study of Aflibercept 8 mg Dosed Every 4 Weeks in Adult Participants With Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration (nAMD) or Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
A Safety and Efficacy Study of Ibrutinib in Pediatric and Young Adult Participants With Relapsed or Refractory Mature B-cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Study to Assess if ABP798 is Safe & Effective in Treating Non Hodgkin Lymphoma Compared to Rituximab
BI 695500 vs Rituxan First Line Treatment in Patients With Low Tumor Burden Follicular Lymphoma
A Study Of Inotuzumab Ozogamicin Plus Rituximab For Relapsed/Refractory Aggressive Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Patients Who Are Not Candidates For Intensive High-Dose Chemotherapy
Comparison Of Rituximab Versus Tositumomab and Iodine I 131 Tositumomab (BEXXAR® Therapeutic Regimen) For Patients With Relapsed Follicular Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma
Treatment With [90]Y-Ibritumomab Tiuxetan Versus no Treatment in Patients With Follicular Non Hodgkin Lymphoma (Stage III or IV) Having Achieved a Partial or Complete Remission After First Line Chemotherapy
A Study of Mitoguazone Dihydrochloride in Patients With AIDS-Related Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Long-Term Safety of Pirtobrutinib in Participants With Previously Treated Types of Blood Cancers
Epcoritamab-CAR T Cells for Large B-cell Lymphomas
Anti-VEGF Therapy for Acute Thyroid Eye Disease
Trial to Determine the Efficacy and Safety of JCAR017 in Adult Participants With Aggressive B-Cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Intravitreal Aflibercept for Retinal Non-Perfusion in Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy
TAPUR: Testing the Use of Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Approved Drugs That Target a Specific Abnormality in a Tumor Gene in People With Advanced Stage Cancer
GOAL: GA101 Plus Pixantrone for Relapsed Aggressive Lymphoma
Ofatumumab In Older Patients With Untreated Low Or Intermediate Risk Indolent B-Cell Lymphomas
Ofatumumab and Bendamustine Followed by Maintenance Ofatumumab for Rituximab Relapsed Indolent B-cell Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (B-NHL)
Acceleration of Platelet Recovery Following Autologous Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplant (PBSC) in Hodgkin, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma or Multiple Myeloma Patients
A Phase 2 Intratumoral Injection PF-3512676 Plus Local Radiation in Low-Grade B-Cell Lymphomas
Study of Bexxar <Tositumomab> Combined With External Beam Radiation Therapy
CHOP-Rituximab Augmented With GM-CSF in Patients With Previously Untreated Diffuse Large B Cell Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Study of TRM-1 (TRAIL-R1 Monoclonal Antibody) in Subjects With Relapsed or Refractory Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (NHL)
Tositumomab And Iodine I 131-Tositumomab In Patients With Relapsed Indolent Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Mobilization of Stem Cells With AMD3100 (Plerixafor) and G-CSF in Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma and Multiple Myeloma Patients
Fludarabine and Rituximab for the Treatment of Marginal Zone Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Study Evaluating the Safety and Effectiveness of ABT-510 in Subjects With Refractory Lymphoma
Evaluation of Bay 59-8862 in Patients With Aggressive, Refractory Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Iodine-131 Anti-B1 Antibody Consolidation for Patients With Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Following First-line CHOP
Open Label Multicenter Study of CVP Followed by Iodine-131 Anti-B1 Antibody for Subjects With Untreated Low-Grade Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma.
Expanded Access Study Of BEXXAR® For Low Grade And Transformed Low-Grade Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Study of Safety and Efficacy of a Sequential Regimen Consisting of Three Cycles of Fludarabine Followed by Tositumomab and Iodine I 131 Tositumomab
Study of Iodine-131 Anti-B1 Antibody for Patients With Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma Who Have Previously Received Rituximab
Study of Iodine 131 Anti B1 Antibody for 1st or 2nd Relapsed Indolent B-Cell Lymphomas or B-Cell Lymphomas That Have Transformed to a More Aggressive Histology
Retreatment of Patients With Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Who Have Previously Responded to Iodine-131 Anti B1 Antibody
Pivotal Study of Iodine I 131 Tositumomab for Chemotherapy-refractory Low-grade or Transformed Low-grade B-cell Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Iodine-131 Anti-B1 Antibody (Tositumomab and Iodine I 131 Tositumomab) for Previously Untreated, Advanced-stage, Low Grade Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Dosimetry/Validation Study of 131Iodine-Anti B1 (Murine) Radioimmunotherapy for Chemotherapy Refractory Low Grade B Cell Lymphomas and Low Grade Lymphomas That Have Transformed to Higher Grade Histologies
A Phase I/II Trial of ALETA-001 for the Treatment of Participants With B-cell Malignancies
A Study of DZD8586 in Relapsed or Refractory B-Cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (TAI-SHAN1)
Prevention of Macular Edema In Patients With Diabetic Retinopathy Undergoing Cataract Surgery
A Study of LY4152199 in Participants With Previously Treated B-cell Malignancies (BAF_FRontier-1 )
A Mass Balance Study of DZD8586 in Healthy Male Participants (TAI-SHAN15)
DZD8586 in Patients With Relapsed or Refractory B-cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
A Study to Investigate the Safety, Tolerability, PK, PD, and Efficacy of ONO-7018 in Patients With R/R NHL or CLL
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