Ovarian Cancer
Pipeline by Development Stage
Drug Modality Breakdown
Ovarian Cancer is an ~$860M market driven by PARP inhibitor dominance and expanding immunotherapy combinations.
Key Trends
- PARP inhibitors (LYNPARZA, ZEJULA) command 57% market share and are in peak revenue phase
- Antibody-drug conjugates (mirvetuximab soravtansine/ELAHERE) and checkpoint inhibitors emerging as companion therapies
- Diagnostic-guided precision oncology (folate receptor targeting, KRAS mutation profiling) reshaping treatment selection
Career Verdict
Strong specialization opportunity—PARP inhibitors are established cash generators, but pipeline innovation in ADCs and combination therapies creates 5–7 year growth runway for specialists willing to master molecular diagnostics.
AI-generated market analysis based on FDA, CMS, ClinicalTrials.gov, and hiring data
Market Leaders
| # | Product | Company | Revenue | Share | Stage | Trend | LOE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LYNPARZA (olaparib) | AstraZeneca | $487M | 57% | Peak | Stable | 5.1yr |
| 2 | ZEJULA (niraparib) | GSK | $162M | 19% | Growth | Growing | 12.6yr |
| 3 | RUBRACA (rucaparib) | Adienne Pharma and Biotech | $43M | 5% | Peak | Stable | 9.2yr |
Drug Class Breakdown
market standard, mature competition
declining as PARP adoption increases
niche supportive care
emerging combination partner
established but limited expansion
Career Outlook
GrowingOvarian cancer specialization offers a stable-to-growing career path anchored by mature PARP inhibitor revenue but energized by pipeline innovation in ADCs, immunotherapy combinations, and companion diagnostics. The market combines commercial stability (large sales organizations, established reimbursement) with scientific dynamism (16 ongoing Phase 2+ trials exploring novel mechanisms). Job creation remains concentrated in large pharma but emerging biotech (Verastem, Adienne) signals opportunity for early-stage specialists.
Breaking In
Start in Commercial or Clinical Operations at a large pharma (AstraZeneca, GSK, J&J) to learn PARP inhibitor market dynamics and BRCA-stratified patient access; transition to Medical Affairs after 2–3 years to build specialist credibility.
For Experienced Professionals
Oncology veterans should prioritize roles involving ADC development, combination trial design, or diagnostic-guided therapy (biomarker co-development), as these represent the highest value-add for companies facing PARP patent cliffs post-2031.
In-Demand Skills
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Hiring Landscape
7,201 jobs available across the ecosystem, with Commercial (1,469 roles, $225K avg) dominating followed by Manufacturing (395) and Engineering (357). Johnson & Johnson, AbbVie, and AstraZeneca lead hiring, though salary data for Engineering appears anomalously high ($2.375M) and should be verified. Medical Affairs (264 roles, $302K) and Clinical Operations (259, $307K) offer premium compensation for specialists.
By Department
Entry-level manufacturing and R&D roles start near $150K; premium positions in Medical Affairs and Clinical Operations reach $307K+, reflecting oncology specialization premium.
On Market (7)
Approved therapies currently available
Competitive Landscape
123 companies ranked by most advanced pipeline stage
+93 more companies
Trial Timeline
Clinical trial activity over time
Showing 15 of 49 trials with date data
Clinical Trials (50)
Total enrollment: 22,823 patients across 50 trials
Study Evaluating Safety, Tolerability, and Metabolism of Niraparib
PARP Inhibitor Oral Maintenance in Low-Risk Ovarian Cancer
Prospective Multicentre Phase-IV Clinical Trial of Olaparib in Indian Patients With Ovarian and Metastatic Breast Cancer
Fosaprepitant Versus Aprepitant in the Prevention of Chemotherapy Induced Nausea and Vomiting
Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of Rina-S Plus Standard of Care Compared to Standard of Care for Maintenance Treatment of Participants With Recurrent Platinum-sensitive Ovarian Cancer After Second-line (2L) Platinum-based Doublet Chemotherapy
Study to Evaluate INCB123667 Versus Investigator's Choice of Chemotherapy in Participants With Platinum-Resistant Ovarian Cancer With Cyclin E1 Overexpression
A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Sacituzumab Tirumotecan (MK-2870) Maintenance Treatment Versus Standard of Care in Participants With Platinum-sensitive Recurrent Ovarian Cancer (MK-2870-022/TroFuse-022/ENGOT-ov84/GOG-3103)
A Study to Learn More About How Well Sevabertinib Works and How Safe it is Compared With Standard Treatment, in Participants Who Have Advanced Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) With Mutations of the Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2 (HER2)
Chiauranib Plus Weekly Paclitaxel in Patients with Platinum-refractory or Platinum-resistant Recurrent Ovarian Cancer
Pembrolizumab/Placebo Plus Paclitaxel With or Without Bevacizumab for Platinum-resistant Recurrent Ovarian Cancer (MK-3475-B96/KEYNOTE-B96/ENGOT-ov65).
DCVAC/OvCa and Standard of Care (SoC) in Relapsed Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, and Primary Peritoneal Carcinoma
Alpelisib Plus Olaparib in Platinum-resistant/Refractory, High-grade Serous Ovarian Cancer, With no Germline BRCA Mutation Detected
Roll Over StudY for Patients Who Have Completed a Previous Oncology Study With Olaparib
A Study of IMP4297 as Maintenance Treatment Following First-line Chemotherapy in Patients With Advanced Ovarian Cancer
Trial Comparing Niraparib-bevacizumab-Dostarlimab and Niraparib-bevacizumab to Standard of Care in Recurrent Ovarian Cancer
Study of Chemotherapy With Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) Followed by Maintenance With Olaparib (MK-7339) for the First-Line Treatment of Women With BRCA Non-mutated Advanced Epithelial Ovarian Cancer (EOC) (MK-7339-001/KEYLYNK-001/ENGOT-ov43/GOG-3036)
A Study of ZL-2306 (Niraparib) as Maintenance Treatment Following First-line Chemotherapy in Patients With Advanced Ovarian Cancer
An Immuno-therapy Study of Nivolumab in Combination With Experimental Medication BMS-986205 Compared to Standard of Care EXTREME Regimen in First-line Recurrent/Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Head and Neck
Nivolumab and Epacadostat With Platinum Doublet Chemotherapy Versus Platinum Doublet Chemotherapy in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Nivolumab Plus Epacadostat in Combination With Chemotherapy Versus the EXTREME Regimen in Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck (CheckMate 9NA/ECHO-310)
A Study of Nivolumab and Ipilimumab Combined With Chemotherapy Compared to Chemotherapy Alone in First Line NSCLC
Avelumab in Previously Untreated Patients With Epithelial Ovarian Cancer (JAVELIN OVARIAN 100)
A Study Of Avelumab Alone Or In Combination With Pegylated Liposomal Doxorubicin Versus Pegylated Liposomal Doxorubicin Alone In Patients With Platinum Resistant/Refractory Ovarian Cancer (JAVELIN Ovarian 200)
Platine, Avastin and OLAparib in 1st Line
Clinical Trial of Lurbinectedin (PM01183) in Platinum Resistant Ovarian Cancer Patients
Phase 3 Trial in Squamous Non Small Cell Lung Cancer Subjects Comparing Ipilimumab Plus Paclitaxel and Carboplatin Versus Placebo Plus Paclitaxel and Carboplatin
Trial in Extensive-Disease Small Cell Lung Cancer (ED-SCLC) Subjects Comparing Ipilimumab Plus Etoposide and Platinum Therapy to Etoposide and Platinum Therapy Alone
INOVATYON STUDY -International, Randomized Study in Patients With Ovarian Cancer
Phase 3 Trial in Squamous Non Small Cell Lung Cancer Subjects Comparing Ipilimumab Versus Placebo in Addition to Paclitaxel and Carboplatin
Efficacy and Safety of Pazopanib Monotherapy After First Line Chemotherapy in Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, or Primary Peritoneal Cancer
Efficacy and Safety of Farletuzumab (MORAb-003) in Combination With Carboplatin and Taxane in Participants With Platinum-sensitive Ovarian Cancer in First Relapse
An RCT of Concurrent and Maintenance Cediranib in Women With Platinum-sensitive Relapsed Ovarian Cancer
A Study of Carboplatin and Gemcitabine Plus Bevacizumab in Patients With Ovary, Peritoneal, or Fallopian Tube Carcinoma
Patupilone Versus Doxorubicin in Patients With Ovarian, Primary Fallopian, or Peritoneal Cancer
An Efficacy and Safety Study for Yondelis (Trabectedin) in Patients With Advanced Relapsed Ovarian Cancer
Chemotherapy vs Hormonal Treatment in Platinum-resistant Ovarian Cancer Resistant or Refractory to Platinum and Taxane
Study Comparing Weekly Taxol and Carboplatin vs Standard Taxol and Carboplatin Regimen for Stage IIIB or IV Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer
High-Dose Chemotherapy Compared With Standard Chemotherapy in Treating Patients With Stage III or Stage IV Ovarian Epithelial Cancer That Has Been Removed During Surgery
A Study to Compare the Combination of Navlimetostat (BMS-986504) With Pembrolizumab and Chemotherapy Versus Placebo Plus Pembrolizumab and Chemotherapy in First-line Metastatic Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Participants With Homozygous MTAP Deletion
Study of Izalontamab Brengitecan (BMS-986507) Versus Platinum-Pemetrexed for EGFR-mutated Non-small Cell Lung Cancer After Failure of EGFR TKI Therapy (IZABRIGHT-Lung01)
Phase 2/3 Trial of Izalontamab Brengitecan vs Platinum-based Chemotherapy for Metastatic Urothelial Cancer With Disease Progression on or After Immunotherapy
A Study of Izalontamab Brengitecan Versus Chemotherapy in Participants With Previously Untreated, Locally Advanced, Recurrent Inoperable, or Metastatic Triple-negative Breast Cancer Ineligible for Anti-PD(L)1 Drugs (IZABRIGHT-Breast01)
REFRaME-O1: A Study to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of Luveltamab Tazevibulin Versus Investigator's Choice (IC) Chemotherapy in Women With Ovarian Cancer (Including Fallopian Tube or Primary Peritoneal Cancers) Expressing FOLR1
Evaluate Risk/Benefit of Nab Paclitaxel in Combination With Gemcitabine and Carboplatin Compared to Gemcitabine and Carboplatin in Triple Negative Metastatic Breast Cancer (or Metastatic Triple Negative Breast Cancer)
Saracatinib and Paclitaxel in Platinum-resistant Ovarian Cancer
Efficacy Multicentre Trial of ImmunoTherapy Vaccination With Abagovomab to Treat Ovarian Cancer Patients
Paclitaxel Plus Carboplatin With or Without SCH-58500 in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed Stage III Ovarian or Stage III Primary Peritoneal Cancer
Safety/Efficacy Study of SGN-15 (Antibody-Drug Conjugate) Combined With Gemcitabine in Patients With Ovarian Cancer
Safety/Efficacy Study of Immunoconjugate With Docetaxel in Non-small Cell Lung Carcinoma
Gemzar (Gemcitabine) and Alimta (Pemetrexed) in the Treatment of Patients With Recurrent Platinum-Sensitive and Platinum-Resistant Ovarian or Peritoneal Cancer
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