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Plasmodium Falciparum Malaria

Infectious Diseases
17
Pipeline Programs
10
Companies
28
Clinical Trials
0
Approved Products

Pipeline by Development Stage

Preclinical
Phase 1
Phase 1/2
Phase 2
Phase 2/3
Phase 3
On Market
0
9
1
3
1
3
0
Early DiscoveryClinical DevelopmentMarket

Drug Modality Breakdown

Vaccine
3100%
+ 32 programs with unclassified modality

Infectious Diseases is an $11.9B market dominated by HIV and hepatitis C treatments in their peak revenue phases, reflecting a mature but stable therapeutic area.

$11.9B marketMature→ Stable30 products15 companies

Key Trends

  • HIV antiretroviral dominance: Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors account for 44% of spending
  • Patent cliff pressure: $2.8B in revenue from major products facing LOE between 2027–2031
  • High trial velocity: 9,337 active trials indicate sustained pipeline development despite market maturity

Career Verdict

Infectious Diseases offers stable, well-compensated roles with strong commercial demand, but limited growth upside—ideal for risk-averse professionals seeking established franchises rather than high-growth opportunities.

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

Market Leaders

#1BIKTARVYStable
$3.2B
Gilead Sciences·Peak10.5yr
#2EPCLUSAStable
$877M
Gilead Sciences·Peak8.2yr
#3TIVICAYDeclining
$657M
GSK·Peak4.1yr
#4TRIUMEQDeclining
$632M
GSK·Peak4.1yr
#5GENVOYAStable
$626M
Gilead Sciences·Peak6.9yr

Drug Class Breakdown

Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors
$5.2B(44%)

backbone of HIV treatment, stable demand

RNA Replicase Inhibitors
$1.8B(15%)

hepatitis C treatment, mature market

Cytochrome P450 3A Inhibitors
$1.4B(12%)

boosting agents in combination regimens

P-Glycoprotein Inhibitors
$343M(3%)

niche mechanism, limited growth

Career Outlook

Stable

Infectious Diseases offers predictable career progression and above-average compensation in Commercial roles, supported by 780 current openings and sustained demand from market incumbents. However, patent cliffs affecting $2.8B in near-term revenue (2027–2031) will compress margins and slow hiring after 2028, particularly in Commercial support and field-based roles. The area is best suited for mid-career professionals seeking stability over rapid growth, with limited appeal for early-career scientists pursuing innovation-driven research.

Breaking In

Enter via Commercial or Manufacturing roles at GSK, Sanofi, or Becton Dickinson to build market expertise and commanding salaries ($160K–$237K); avoid pure R&D tracks unless you target specific mechanisms like long-acting injectables.

For Experienced Professionals

Experienced professionals should pursue Market Access, Medical Affairs, or Commercial Leadership roles where patent cliff expertise commands premium compensation; consider consulting or biotech transition if R&D innovation is your priority.

In-Demand Skills

Market access and payer strategyBrand management in generic-transition environmentsManufacturing scale-up and supply chain optimizationMedical science liaison (MSL) capabilities for physician engagementHealth economics and real-world outcomes analysis

Best For

Brand ManagerMarket Access ManagerMedical Science LiaisonSales DirectorManufacturing EngineerHealth Economics Analyst

Hiring Landscape

$160K–$275K

Infectious Diseases hiring is heavily weighted toward Commercial roles (247 positions, 32% of total), reflecting mature market dynamics focused on market access and brand management. GSK and Becton Dickinson lead hiring (214 and 188 roles), but Gilead Sciences—the market leader by revenue—shows surprisingly low hiring (25 roles), signaling efficiency-driven operations. Salary progression favors Commercial ($275K avg) over R&D ($184K avg), indicating career acceleration through sales and marketing functions.

780
Open Roles
5
Companies Hiring
4
Departments

Top Hiring Companies

214Growing
100Stable
61Stable
51Growing

By Department

Commercial(32%)
$275K
Engineering(16%)
$237K
Manufacturing(14%)
$160K
Research & Development(9%)
$184K

Strong Commercial hiring with premium salaries suggests Infectious Diseases is an excellent landing spot for brand, sales, and market access professionals, but limited R&D hiring indicates reduced innovation investment.

Competitive Landscape

10 companies ranked by most advanced pipeline stage

Allergy Therapeutics
Allergy TherapeuticsUK - West Sussex
16 programs
3
1
1
sulfadoxine/pyrimethaminePhase 31 trial
PentoxifyllinePhase 21 trial
AMA1-C1Phase 11 trial
AMA1-C1/Alhydrogel®Phase 11 trial
Malaria ICC-1132Phase 11 trial
+11 more programs
Active Trials
NCT01736319Completed561Est. Apr 2016
NCT00314899Completed500Est. Apr 2010
NCT00138372Completed475Est. Apr 2013
+15 more trials
Sandoz
SandozAustria - Kundl
3 programs
1
1
1
Artemether-lumefantrinePhase 31 trial
artemether:lumefantrinePhase 2/31 trial
KAE609Phase 11 trial
Active Trials
NCT02543086Terminated8Est. Sep 2015
NCT04300309Terminated28Est. May 2024
NCT00709969Completed310Est. Feb 2003
Avenue Therapeutics
Avenue TherapeuticsFL - Bay Harbor Islands
1 program
1
Artemether-lumefantrinePhase 3
ViiV Healthcare
ViiV HealthcareNC - Durham
5 programs
3
1
1
FMP2.1/AS02APhase 2
Falciparum Malaria Protein 11 with AS01B adjuvant.Phase 1/2
FMP1/AS02A Malaria vaccinePhase 1Vaccine
FMP2.1/AS02APhase 1
PfAMA-1-FVO[25-545]Phase 1
Selva Therapeutics
Selva TherapeuticsCA - Del Mar
1 program
1
DSM265 400mgPhase 21 trial
Active Trials
NCT02123290Completed45Est. Jan 2016
Purdue Pharma
Purdue PharmaCT - Stamford
1 program
1
Imatinib combination therapyPhase 11 trial
Active Trials
NCT02614404Completed15Est. Feb 2017
Sanaria
SanariaMD - Rockville
1 program
1
PfSPZ ChallengePhase 11 trial
Active Trials
NCT02237586Completed25Est. Feb 2015
GSK
GSKLONDON, United Kingdom
5 programs
FMP1/AS02A Malaria vaccinePHASE_1Vaccine1 trial
FMP2.1/AS02APHASE_1
PfAMA-1-FVO[25-545]PHASE_11 trial
Falciparum Malaria Protein 11 with AS01B adjuvant.PHASE_1_21 trial
FMP2.1/AS02APHASE_2
Active Trials
NCT00317473Completed135Est. Jul 2005
NCT00730782Completed56Est. Aug 2008
NCT00312663Completed24Est. Apr 2007
Novartis
NovartisBASEL, Switzerland
1 program
KAE609PHASE_1
Q Therapeutics
Q TherapeuticsUT - Salt Lake City
1 program
SJ733 Induced Blood Stage Malaria Challenge StudyPHASE_11 trial
Active Trials
NCT02867059CompletedEst. Dec 2016

Trial Timeline

Clinical trial activity over time

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Allergy Therapeuticssulfadoxine/pyrimethamine
SandozArtemether-lumefantrine
Sandozartemether:lumefantrine
Selva TherapeuticsDSM265 400mg
Allergy TherapeuticsFMP2.1/AS02A
Allergy TherapeuticsPentoxifylline
GSKFalciparum Malaria Protein 11 with AS01B adjuvant.
Allergy TherapeuticsMVA-CSO Vaccine
Q TherapeuticsSJ733 Induced Blood Stage Malaria Challenge Study
Purdue PharmaImatinib combination therapy
SandozKAE609
SanariaPfSPZ Challenge
Allergy TherapeuticsFMP2.1/AS02A
GSKPfAMA-1-FVO[25-545]
Allergy TherapeuticsAMA1-C1/Alhydrogel®

Showing 15 of 28 trials with date data

Clinical Trials (28)

Total enrollment: 29,991 patients across 28 trials

NCT00299247Allergy Therapeuticssulfadoxine/pyrimethamine

SP Resistance and Falciparum Malaria Transmission

Est. completion: Dec 20060
Phase 3Withdrawn
NCT00709969SandozArtemether-lumefantrine

Evaluation of Safety and Efficacy of Artemether-Lumefantrine Tablets in African Infants and Children With Uncomplicated P. Falciparum Malaria

Start: Jul 2002Est. completion: Feb 2003310 patients
Phase 3Completed
NCT04300309Sandozartemether:lumefantrine

Pharmacokinetics, Safety, Tolerability and Efficacy of a New Artemether-lumefantrine Dispersible Tablet in Infants and Neonates <5 kg Body Weight With Acute Uncomplicated Plasmodium Falciparum Malaria

Start: Dec 2020Est. completion: May 202428 patients
Phase 2/3Terminated

DSM265 Phase IIa Investigation Treating Plasmodium Falciparum or Vivax

Start: Jan 2016Est. completion: Jan 201645 patients
Phase 2Completed

Phase II AMA-1 Malaria Vaccine FMP2.1/AS02A Trial in Mali

Start: May 2007Est. completion: Jul 2009400 patients
Phase 2Completed

Pentoxifylline in Children With Malaria

Start: Jan 2002Est. completion: Jul 200550 patients
Phase 2Terminated
NCT00312663GSKFalciparum Malaria Protein 11 with AS01B adjuvant.

Phase I/II Trial of a Malaria Vaccine in Adults Living in the United States of America

Start: Apr 2006Est. completion: Apr 200724 patients
Phase 1/2Completed

CS DNA MVA Trial in Mampong, Ghana

Est. completion: Jul 20080
Phase 1Withdrawn
NCT02867059Q TherapeuticsSJ733 Induced Blood Stage Malaria Challenge Study

SJ733 Induced Blood Stage Malaria Challenge Study

Start: Sep 2016Est. completion: Dec 2016
Phase 1Completed
NCT02614404Purdue PharmaImatinib combination therapy

Effect of Imatinib on Suppression of Malaria Parasites in Patients With Uncomplicated Plasmodium Falciparum Malaria

Start: Nov 2015Est. completion: Feb 201715 patients
Phase 1Completed

Effectiveness of KAE609 in Reducing Asexual & Sexual Blood-stage P.Falciparum Infection & Infectivity to Mosquitos

Start: Jul 2015Est. completion: Sep 20158 patients
Phase 1Terminated
NCT02237586SanariaPfSPZ Challenge

Effect of Plasmodium Falciparum Exposure and Sickle Cell Trait on Infection Rates and Kinetics After IV Administration of PfSPZ Challenge

Start: Jul 2014Est. completion: Feb 201525 patients
Phase 1Completed

Phase I Pediatric FMP2.1/AS02A Trial in Mali

Start: Nov 2006Est. completion: Dec 2007100 patients
Phase 1Completed
NCT00730782GSKPfAMA-1-FVO[25-545]

Assessment of Three Formulations of the Candidate Vaccine AMA 1 in Healthy Dutch Adult Volunteers

Start: Nov 2005Est. completion: Aug 200856 patients
Phase 1Completed

AMA1-C1/Alhydrogel + CpG 7909 for Malaria

Start: May 2005Est. completion: Jan 200775 patients
Phase 1Completed

FMP2.1/AS02A: Rabies Vaccine Malaria-Experienced Adults in Bandiagara, Mali

Start: Nov 2004Est. completion: Dec 200660 patients
Phase 1Completed

Experimental Vaccine for Plasmodium Falciparum Malaria

Start: Jun 2004Est. completion: Feb 20080
Phase 1Completed

Experimental Vaccine for Malaria in Adults in Mali

Start: Apr 2004Est. completion: Jan 200854 patients
Phase 1Completed
NCT00317473GSKFMP1/AS02A Malaria vaccine

Phase 1 Trial of a Malaria Vaccine in Young Kenyan Children

Start: Jun 2003Est. completion: Jul 2005135 patients
Phase 1Completed

ICC-1132 - Candidate Vaccine Against P Falciparum Malaria

Start: Jul 2002Est. completion: Jul 200575 patients
Phase 1Completed
NCT01736319Allergy TherapeuticsArtemisinin-resistant Malaria in Cambodia

Artemisinin-resistant Malaria in Cambodia

Start: Jun 2012Est. completion: Apr 2016561 patients
N/ACompleted
NCT00593398Allergy TherapeuticsMalarial Immunity in Pregnant Cameroonian Women

Malarial Immunity in Pregnant Cameroonian Women

Start: Sep 2008Est. completion: Sep 2013990 patients
N/ACompleted
NCT00338520Allergy TherapeuticsHyperphenylalaninemia in Cerebral Malaria

Hyperphenylalaninemia in Cerebral Malaria

Start: Oct 2007Est. completion: Jan 2012285 patients
N/ACompleted
NCT00393757Allergy TherapeuticsMalaria Transmission and Immunity in Highland Kenya

Malaria Transmission and Immunity in Highland Kenya

Start: Oct 2006Est. completion: Jan 201120,610 patients
N/ACompleted
NCT00314899Allergy TherapeuticsFetal Immunity to Falciparum Malaria

Fetal Immunity to Falciparum Malaria

Start: Sep 2006Est. completion: Apr 2010500 patients
N/ACompleted
NCT00322816Allergy TherapeuticsMalaria Prevalence in Children

Malaria Prevalence in Children

Start: Jun 2006Est. completion: Mar 20092,552 patients
N/ACompleted
NCT00322738Allergy TherapeuticsTime to Infection With Malaria Parasites

Time to Infection With Malaria Parasites

Start: Jun 2006Est. completion: Mar 20092,558 patients
N/ACompleted
NCT00138372Allergy TherapeuticsHuman Immunity to MSP-1 in Western Kenya

Human Immunity to MSP-1 in Western Kenya

Start: Jul 2004Est. completion: Apr 2013475 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

3 late-stage (Phase 3) programs, potential near-term approvals
10 companies competing in this space

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