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Mantle-Cell Lymphoma

Oncology
1
Pipeline Programs
5
Companies
33
Clinical Trials
0
Approved Products

Pipeline by Development Stage

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Early DiscoveryClinical DevelopmentMarket

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·Launch14.9yr
#2FARXIGAStable
$4.3B
AstraZeneca·Peak15.3yr
#3REVLIMIDDeclining
$3.9B
Bristol Myers Squibb·LOE Approaching1.7yr
#4XTANDIStable
$2.6B
Astellas·Peak10.6yr
#5IMBRUVICAStable
$2.4B
AbbVie·Peak8.8yr

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

5 companies ranked by most advanced pipeline stage

Prevail Therapeutics
1 program
1
enzastaurinPhase 21 trial
Active Trials
NCT00088205Completed60Est. May 2008
Takeda
TakedaTOKYO, Japan
1 program
IxazomibPHASE_1_25 trials
Active Trials
NCT05183139Withdrawn0Est. Dec 2026
NCT03888534Withdrawn0Est. Aug 2022
NCT03608501Withdrawn0Est. May 2023
+2 more trials
Teva
TevaIsrael - Petach Tikva
1 program
Obatoclax mesylatePHASE_1_21 trial
Active Trials
NCT00407303Completed24Est. Nov 2009
Heidelberg Pharma
Heidelberg PharmaGermany - Ladenburg
1 program
ImmunochemotherapyPHASE_21 trial
Active Trials
NCT00946374Unknown20Est. Jun 2011
Eli Lilly and Company
Eli Lilly and CompanyINDIANAPOLIS, IN
1 program
enzastaurinPHASE_2

Trial Timeline

Clinical trial activity over time

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Heidelberg PharmaImmunochemotherapy
Prevail Therapeuticsenzastaurin
TakedaIxazomib
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Clinical Trials (33)

Total enrollment: 1,952 patients across 33 trials

A Multicenter In-class Transition Study of Ixazomib Combined With Pomalidomide and Dexamethasone or With Lenalidomide and Dexamethasone in Adults With Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma

Start: Jun 2022Est. completion: Dec 20260
Phase 4Withdrawn

A Study of Ixazomib (NINLARO®) in Combination With Lenalidomide and Dexamethasone (IRD) for the Treatment of Participants With Multiple Myeloma (MM)

Start: Nov 2017Est. completion: Mar 2026141 patients
Phase 4Terminated

A Study of Ixazomib, Thalidomide and Dexamethasone in Newly Diagnosed and Treatment-naive Multiple Myeloma (MM) Participants Non-eligible for Autologous Stem-cell Transplantation

Start: Sep 2019Est. completion: May 20230
Phase 2Withdrawn

Efficacy and Safety of Ixazomib and Dexamethasone Refractory Autoimmune Cytopenia

Start: Sep 2019Est. completion: Sep 20230
Phase 2Withdrawn

Daratumumab, Ixazomib, & Dexamethasone or Daratumumab, Bortezomib, & Dexamethasone in Patients With Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma

Start: Jul 2019Est. completion: Jul 202649 patients
Phase 2Active Not Recruiting

Ph 2 Maintenance Trial: Ixazomib vs Ixazomib-Lenalidomide for MM Patients

Start: Mar 2019Est. completion: Oct 202319 patients
Phase 2Terminated

A Study of Ixazomib, Given With Dexamethasone in Adults With Multiple Myeloma

Start: Aug 2017Est. completion: Nov 2021122 patients
Phase 2Completed

Ixazomib Rollover Study

Start: Dec 2016Est. completion: Jul 202432 patients
Phase 2Completed

A Study of Ixazomib Plus Lenalidomide and Dexamethasone in Adult Japanese Participants With Relapsed and/or Refractory Multiple Myeloma

Start: Nov 2016Est. completion: Aug 201934 patients
Phase 2Completed

Prospective Trial on Immunochemotherapy Plus Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation (SCT) and Allogenic SCT in Primary Mantle-Cell-Lymphoma

Start: Jul 2004Est. completion: Jun 201120 patients
Phase 2Unknown

Oral Enzastaurin in Participants With Relapsed Mantle Cell Lymphoma

Start: Mar 2004Est. completion: May 200860 patients
Phase 2Completed

Study Augmenting TAK-659 Action in Relapsed/Refractory AML by Addition Ofthe Proteasome Inhibitor Ixazomib

Start: Sep 2019Est. completion: Feb 20228 patients
Phase 1/2Terminated

Ixazomib + Pomalidomide + Dexamethasone In MM

Start: Sep 2019Est. completion: Jan 202752 patients
Phase 1/2Active Not Recruiting

Study of Ixazomib and Romidepsin in Peripheral T-cell Lymphoma (PTCL)

Start: Sep 2018Est. completion: Aug 202011 patients
Phase 1/2Terminated

A Study of Ixazomib and Ibrutinib in Relapsed/Refractory Mantle Cell Lymphoma

Start: Aug 2018Est. completion: Sep 202343 patients
Phase 1/2Completed

The Effect of Ixazomib on the Latent HIV Reservoir

Start: Mar 2017Est. completion: Aug 201917 patients
Phase 1/2Completed

Ixazomib (MLN9708) in Combination With Carboplatin in Pretreated Women With Advanced Triple Negative Breast Cancer

Start: Nov 2016Est. completion: Aug 202031 patients
Phase 1/2Terminated

Ixazomib as a Replacement for Carfilzomib and Bortezomib for Multiple Myeloma Patients

Start: Sep 2014Est. completion: Mar 201845 patients
Phase 1/2Completed

Study of Oral IXAZOMIB in Combination With Lenalidomide and Dexamethasone in Participants With Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma

Start: Oct 2011Est. completion: Nov 201764 patients
Phase 1/2Completed

A Study of Ixazomib Administered in Combination With Lenalidomide and Low-Dose Dexamethasone in Patients With Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma

Start: Nov 2010Est. completion: Feb 201865 patients
Phase 1/2Completed
NCT00407303TevaObatoclax mesylate

Safety and Efficacy of Obatoclax Mesylate (GX15-070MS) in Combination With Bortezomib for the Treatment of Relapsed or Refractory Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL)

Start: Oct 2006Est. completion: Nov 200924 patients
Phase 1/2Completed

Intravenous Ixazomib in Pediatric Participants With Relapsed or Refractory Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) or Lymphoblastic Lymphoma (LLy)

Start: Oct 2020Est. completion: Aug 20220
Phase 1Withdrawn

Daratumumab, Ixazomib, and Dexamethasone in AL Amyloidosis

Start: Feb 2018Est. completion: May 202721 patients
Phase 1Active Not Recruiting

Study of Ixazomib and Erlotinib in Solid Tumors

Start: Mar 2017Est. completion: Dec 20229 patients
Phase 1Completed

Phase 0 Analysis of Ixazomib (MLN9708) in Patients With Glioblastoma

Start: Mar 2016Est. completion: Sep 20203 patients
Phase 1Completed

Mass Balance, Pharmacokinetics and Metabolism Study of IXAZOMIB

Start: Mar 2014Est. completion: Feb 20167 patients
Phase 1Completed

Pharmacokinetics Study of Oral Ixazomib (MLN9708) in Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma and Advanced Solid Tumors Participants With Normal Renal Function or Severe Renal Impairment

Start: Sep 2013Est. completion: Nov 201641 patients
Phase 1Completed

Phase 1 Pharmacokinetic Study of Oral Ixazomib Plus Lenalidomide and Dexamethasone in Adult Asian Participants With Relapsed and/or Refractory Multiple Myeloma

Start: Dec 2012Est. completion: Apr 201743 patients
Phase 1Completed

A Study of MLN9708 in Japanese Participants With Relapsed and/or Refractory Multiple Myeloma (RRMM)

Start: Jun 2012Est. completion: Feb 201914 patients
Phase 1Terminated

Study of Oral Ixazomib in Adult Participants With Relapsed or Refractory Light Chain Amyloidosis

Start: Apr 2011Est. completion: Nov 201827 patients
Phase 1Completed

Study of Oral Ixazomib in Adult Participants With Relapsed and/or Refractory (RR) Multiple Myeloma

Start: Oct 2009Est. completion: May 201760 patients
Phase 1Completed

A Phase 1 Study of IXAZOMIB in Adult Patients With Advanced Nonhematologic Malignancies

Start: Mar 2009Est. completion: Apr 2012116 patients
Phase 1Completed

NINLARO Capsules Drug Use-Results Survey (All-Case Surveillance) "Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma"

Start: May 2017Est. completion: Mar 2022774 patients
N/ACompleted

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