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Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis

Immunology
11
Pipeline Programs
11
Companies
17
Clinical Trials
3 recruiting
1
Approved Products

Pipeline by Development Stage

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

Drug Modality Breakdown

Monoclonal Antibody
8100%
+ 15 programs with unclassified modality

Immunology is a $15.0B market in mature growth, driven by blockbuster JAK inhibitors and biologics across multiple therapeutic domains.

$15.0B marketMature↑ Growing30 products15 companies

Key Trends

  • JAK inhibitors and corticosteroid combinations dominate spending (39% combined)
  • Multiple patent cliffs emerging 2026-2028, creating generic competition risk
  • Robust pipeline with 4,996 trials signals continued innovation and market expansion

Career Verdict

Strong career opportunity for those targeting Medical Affairs, Commercial, or R&D roles, with solid hiring momentum and premium salaries in specialized functions.

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

Market Leaders

#1MOUNJAROGrowing
$2.4B
#2SYMBICORTStable
$2.0B
AstraZeneca·LOE_APPROACHING
#3JAKAFIDeclining
$1.9B
Incyte·LOE_APPROACHING2.6yr
#4RESTASISStable
$1.5B
AbbVie·PEAK8.0yr
#5RINVOQGrowing
$976M
AbbVie·PEAK11.8yr

Drug Class Breakdown

Janus Kinase Inhibitors
$3.0B(20%)

dominant class with patent cliff risk

Corticosteroid Hormone Receptor Agonists
$2.8B(19%)

established, mature market segment

G-Protein-linked Receptor Interactions
$2.4B(16%)

driven by single blockbuster

Calcineurin Inhibitors
$1.6B(11%)

established immunosuppression class

Tumor Necrosis Factor Receptor Blocking Activity
$1.2B(8%)

legacy biologic class with competition

Career Outlook

Growing

Immunology offers a maturing but actively growing market with strong corporate investment, deep pipelines, and premium compensation across commercial and clinical functions. The therapeutic area is characterized by complex mechanism-of-action portfolios, frequent label expansion opportunities, and multi-indication blockbusters that require sophisticated Medical Affairs and Commercial expertise. Patent cliff risk on JAK inhibitors creates both disruption and opportunity for those skilled in competitive positioning and pipeline strategy.

Breaking In

Enter through Medical Affairs, Clinical Operations, or Commercial Training programs at large companies (J&J, AbbVie, Bristol Myers Squibb); a foundation in immunology mechanisms is valuable but trainable.

For Experienced Professionals

Leverage patent cliff risk to position yourself in competitive differentiation, pipeline strategy, or M&A integration roles, where demand for immunology expertise is highest.

In-Demand Skills

Medical Affairs and MSL expertise in immunosuppression and inflammatory diseasesJAK inhibitor mechanism expertise and competitive positioningClinical trial design and phase transition managementCommercial acumen for premium-priced biologics and small moleculesRegulatory strategy for label expansions and lifecycle management

Best For

Medical Science LiaisonBrand ManagerSenior Medical Affairs ManagerClinical Development ManagerCommercial Strategy Lead

Hiring Landscape

$212K-$387K

Immunology hiring totals 340 open positions with strong demand across Medical Affairs (110 roles, $257K avg), Commercial (83 roles, $270K avg), and R&D (31 roles, $387K avg). Johnson & Johnson, Bristol Myers Squibb, and AbbVie are the top recruiters, reflecting their portfolio depth and market dominance. Compensation is competitive, particularly in R&D and Clinical Operations.

340
Open Roles
5
Companies Hiring
5
Departments

Top Hiring Companies

45Growing
31Growing
29Stable

By Department

Medical Affairs(32%)
$257K
Commercial(24%)
$270K
Research & Development(9%)
$387K
Clinical Operations(4%)
$345K
Manufacturing(2%)
$212K

Strong hiring demand with premium compensation in Medical Affairs and Commercial roles; R&D positions command highest salaries but are less abundant.

On Market (1)

Approved therapies currently available

AbbVie
HUMIRAApproved
adalimumab
AbbVie
2002
258M Part D

Competitive Landscape

11 companies ranked by most advanced pipeline stage

AbbVie
AbbVieNORTH CHICAGO, IL
5 programs
2
1
AdalimumabPhase 4Monoclonal Antibody
ABT-874Phase 3
ABT-874Phase 3
Documentation of Humira in Psoriasis Patients in Routine Clinical PracticeN/A
Effectiveness of Adalimumab (HUMIRA®) in the Treatment of Scalp and Nail Affection in Patients With N/A
Abbott
AbbottABBOTT PARK, IL
4 programs
1
2
ABT-874Phase 31 trial
ABT-874Phase 31 trial
briakinumabPhase 1Monoclonal Antibody1 trial
Documentation of Humira in Psoriasis Patients in Routine Clinical PracticeN/A1 trial
Active Trials
NCT01077232Completed5,442Est. Jun 2019
NCT01260844Withdrawn12
NCT00710580Completed350Est. Apr 2009
+1 more trials
Biocad
BiocadRussia - St. Petersburg
1 program
1
BCD-085 Q2WPhase 31 trial
Active Trials
NCT03390101Completed213Est. Jan 2022
Sandoz
SandozAustria - Kundl
2 programs
1
MidazolamPhase 11 trial
secukinumabN/AMonoclonal Antibody1 trial
Active Trials
NCT05155098Completed127Est. Aug 2025
NCT02607774Completed25Est. Dec 2016
Sunshine Biopharma
Sunshine BiopharmaQC - Varennes
1 program
1
608Phase 11 trial
Active Trials
NCT04367441Unknown62Est. Oct 2020
Highlightll Pharmaceutical
1 program
1
TLL018 tabletsPhase 11 trial
Active Trials
NCT05342428Completed73Est. Aug 2023
UCB Pharma
UCB PharmaBelgium - Brussels
5 programs
BimekizumabPHASE_1Monoclonal Antibody1 trial
bimekizumabPHASE_2Monoclonal Antibody1 trial
bimekizumabPHASE_3Monoclonal Antibody1 trial
bimekizumabPHASE_3Monoclonal Antibody1 trial
bimekizumabPHASE_3Monoclonal Antibody1 trial
Active Trials
NCT06888193Recruiting20Est. May 2027
NCT04718896Completed41Est. Mar 2025
NCT05020249Completed47Est. Sep 2022
+2 more trials
GC Biopharma
GC BiopharmaKorea - Yongin
1 program
CT303PHASE_11 trial
Active Trials
NCT05258331UnknownEst. Dec 2024
Novartis
NovartisBASEL, Switzerland
1 program
MidazolamPHASE_1
InnoCare
InnoCareChina - Beijing
1 program
ICP-488 TabletsPHASE_21 trial
Active Trials
NCT06109818Completed129Est. Sep 2024
Nimbus Therapeutics
1 program
NDI-034858 study drugPHASE_21 trial
Active Trials
NCT04999839Completed259Est. Sep 2022

Trial Timeline

Clinical trial activity over time

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2022
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2025
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2027
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2030
UCB Pharmabimekizumab
UCB Pharmabimekizumab
UCB Pharmabimekizumab
BiocadBCD-085 Q2W
AbbottABT-874
AbbottABT-874
InnoCareICP-488 Tablets
Nimbus TherapeuticsNDI-034858 study drug
UCB Pharmabimekizumab
UCB PharmaBimekizumab
Highlightll PharmaceuticalTLL018 tablets
GC BiopharmaCT303
Sunshine Biopharma608
SandozMidazolam
Abbottbriakinumab

Showing 15 of 17 trials with date data

Clinical Trials (17)

Total enrollment: 9,359 patients across 17 trials

A Study to Evaluate the Effect of Bimekizumab on Gene Expression Biomarkers in Study Participants With Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis

Start: Jul 2024Est. completion: Mar 202890 patients
Phase 3Recruiting

A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Bimekizumab Compared to Ustekinumab in Children and Adolescents From 6 Years to Less Than 18 Years of Age With Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis

Start: Jun 2024Est. completion: Nov 2030168 patients
Phase 3Recruiting

A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Bimekizumab in Adult Korean Study Participants With Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis

Start: Sep 2021Est. completion: Sep 202247 patients
Phase 3Completed

An International Multicenter, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Study of Efficacy and Safety of Two Dosing Regimens of BCD-085 (JSC BIOCAD, Russia) in Patients With Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis

Start: Dec 2017Est. completion: Jan 2022213 patients
Phase 3Completed

Study Comparing the Efficacy and Safety of ABT-874 to Etanercept and Placebo in Subjects With Moderate to Severe Chronic Plaque Psoriasis

Start: Jul 2008Est. completion: Apr 2009350 patients
Phase 3Completed

Open Label Continuation Study in Moderate to Severe Psoriasis

Start: Feb 2008Est. completion: Oct 20112,301 patients
Phase 3Completed
NCT06109818InnoCareICP-488 Tablets

Efficacy, Safety, Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of ICP-488 in Patients with Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis

Start: Jan 2024Est. completion: Sep 2024129 patients
Phase 2Completed
NCT04999839Nimbus TherapeuticsNDI-034858 study drug

Study of NDI-034858 in Participants With Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis

Start: Aug 2021Est. completion: Sep 2022259 patients
Phase 2Completed

A Study to Assess the Pharmacokinetics, Safety, and Efficacy of Two Doses of Bimekizumab in Adolescent Study Participants With Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis

Start: Apr 2021Est. completion: Mar 202541 patients
Phase 2Completed

A Study to Assess the Concentration of Bimekizumab in Mature Breast Milk From Mothers Receiving Treatment With Bimzelx® (Bimekizumab)

Start: Nov 2025Est. completion: May 202720 patients
Phase 1Recruiting

Safety and Efficacy of TLL018 in Patients With Plaque Psoriasis

Start: Jun 2022Est. completion: Aug 202373 patients
Phase 1Completed

Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability and Efficacy of CT303 in Patients With Psoriasis

Start: Oct 2021Est. completion: Dec 2024
Phase 1Unknown

Randomized, Double Blinded, Placebo Controlled, Single Dose Escalation Study of 608 in Healthy Subjects

Start: Nov 2019Est. completion: Oct 202062 patients
Phase 1Unknown

Investigate Effect of Secukinumab on the PK of Midazolam in Patients With Mod to Sev Plaque Psoriasis

Start: Dec 2015Est. completion: Dec 201625 patients
Phase 1Completed

Open Label, Single Dose, Non-randomized Study to Assess the Drug to Drug Interaction of Briakinumab on CYP Substrates.

Start: Apr 201112 patients
Phase 1Withdrawn

2 Years Prospective Study to Collect Real-life Data on the Retention, Quality of Life, Effectiveness and Treatment Pattern of Secukinumab in Adult Patients With Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis and Non-radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis

Start: Mar 2022Est. completion: Aug 2025127 patients
N/ACompleted
NCT01077232AbbottDocumentation of Humira in Psoriasis Patients in Routine Clinical Practice

Documentation of Humira in Psoriasis Patients in Routine Clinical Practice

Start: Jan 2008Est. completion: Jun 20195,442 patients
N/ACompleted

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Phase Legend

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

Key Insights

5 late-stage (Phase 3) programs, potential near-term approvals
3 actively recruiting trials targeting 9,359 patients
11 companies competing in this space

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