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Pruritus

Dermatology
24
Pipeline Programs
20
Companies
27
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
6
2
8
0
6
2
Early DiscoveryClinical DevelopmentMarket

Dermatology is a $292M market that is mature and consolidating, dominated by a single blockbuster approaching loss of exclusivity.

$0.292B marketMature→ Stable30 products15 companies

Key Trends

  • HUMIRA (adalimumab) dominates 88% of market spending but faces LOE in near-term, creating vulnerability
  • Novel mechanisms like aryl hydrocarbon receptor agonists gaining traction with emerging products in peak lifecycle
  • Substantial clinical trial activity (812 trials) suggests ongoing innovation pipeline despite mature market

Career Verdict

Dermatology offers stable near-term opportunities but requires strategic positioning given patent cliff risk and limited market size compared to other therapeutic areas.

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

Market Leaders

#1HUMIRADeclining
$258M
AbbVie·LOE_APPROACHING
#2VTAMAGrowing
$19M
Merck & Co.·PEAK13.5yr
#3ORACEADeclining
$4M
Galderma·LOE_APPROACHING1.6yr

Drug Class Breakdown

Unknown Mechanism (predominantly HUMIRA)
$258M(88%)

Patent cliff looming

Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor Agonists
$19M(6%)

Emerging innovation

Retinoids and Derivatives
$3M(1%)

Mature segment

Other Mechanisms
$12M(4%)

Niche applications

Career Outlook

Stable

Dermatology represents a stable but narrow career path with limited growth compared to larger therapeutic areas; compensation is competitive in Commercial and Medical Affairs but R&D opportunities are scarce. HUMIRA's patent cliff creates near-term uncertainty for AbbVie but may drive restructuring and new product launches elsewhere. Market consolidation around a few large players (AbbVie, Regeneron, Merck) limits startup/biotech opportunities.

Breaking In

Enter via Commercial or Medical Affairs roles where hiring is highest; dermatology has lower scientific barrier to entry than oncology but requires strong relationship-building and market access acumen.

For Experienced Professionals

Leverage HUMIRA transition expertise or develop specialty in emerging mechanisms (retinoids, AhR agonists); consider moving to larger franchises (immunology, oncology) if seeking higher growth trajectory.

In-Demand Skills

Health Economics & Outcomes Research (HEOR)Dermatology Clinical KnowledgeSales Strategy & Account ManagementDigital Health / Telemedicine IntegrationMedical Writing for Topicals & Systemics

Best For

Regional Sales ManagerMedical Science Liaison (MSL)Product Manager (Post-Launch)Health Economics ManagerRegulatory Affairs Specialist

Hiring Landscape

$85K-$386K

Dermatology shows concentrated hiring at AbbVie (52 positions) and Regeneron (46 positions), with Commercial roles dominating (89 jobs, $188K avg salary) and Medical Affairs roles commanding premium compensation ($386K avg). Limited R&D hiring (8 positions) suggests mature drug development phase with emphasis on commercialization and market access.

173
Open Roles
3
Companies Hiring
3
Departments

Top Hiring Companies

53Growing
46Growing
14Stable

By Department

Commercial(51%)
$188K
Medical Affairs(24%)
$386K
Research & Development(5%)

Commercial and Medical Affairs roles offer strong compensation and growth, but overall job market is small; best for professionals seeking revenue-generating functions rather than discovery roles.

Competitive Landscape

17 companies ranked by most advanced pipeline stage

Handok
HandokKorea - Seoul
1 program
1
FexofenadinePhase 41 trial
Active Trials
NCT00261079Completed435Est. Oct 2006
Medica Corp
Medica CorpMA - Bedford
1 program
1
ProvasePhase 41 trial
Active Trials
NCT00782054Completed23Est. Apr 2008
Vyne Therapeutics
Vyne TherapeuticsIsrael - Ness Ziona
7 programs
4
3
5 mg Serlopitant TabletsPhase 31 trial
5mg Serlopitant TabletsPhase 31 trial
5mg Serlopitant TabletsPhase 31 trial
5 mg Serlopitant TabletsPhase 21 trial
5 mg Serlopitant TabletsPhase 21 trial
+2 more programs
Active Trials
NCT03841331Completed233Est. Jan 2020
NCT03343639Completed204Est. Nov 2018
NCT02975271Terminated1Est. Jan 2017
+4 more trials
ViiV Healthcare
ViiV HealthcareNC - Durham
6 programs
3
2
Cetirizine Dry SyrupPhase 3
LinerixibatPhase 3
LinerixibatPhase 1
Obeticholic acidPhase 1
linerixibatPhase 1
+1 more programs
Hanlim Pharm
Hanlim PharmKorea - Seoul
1 program
1
HL151Phase 31 trial
Active Trials
NCT03317301Completed189Est. Jan 2018
Escient Pharmaceuticals
2 programs
1
1
EP547Phase 21 trial
EP547Phase 11 trial
Active Trials
NCT04510090Completed89Est. Jul 2021
NCT05525520Completed62Est. Sep 2024
Leo Pharma
Leo PharmaDenmark - Ballerup
1 program
1
AprepitantPhase 21 trial
Active Trials
NCT01963793Completed20Est. Jul 2014
Tharimmune
TharimmuneNJ - Bridgewater
1 program
1
NalmefenePhase 21 trial
Active Trials
NCT06733519Not Yet Recruiting40Est. Jun 2027
NeRRe Therapeutics
NeRRe TherapeuticsUK - Stevenage
1 program
1
OrvepitantPhase 21 trial
Active Trials
NCT03464526Withdrawn0Est. Oct 2019
AbbVie
AbbVieNORTH CHICAGO, IL
1 program
1
BotoxPhase 1/21 trial
Active Trials
NCT02639052Completed35Est. Jan 2017
Temple Therapeutics
Temple TherapeuticsNetherlands - Geleen
1 program
1
BotoxPhase 1/2
Sanwa Kagaku Kenkyusho
2 programs
2
SK-1405Phase 11 trial
[14C]-SK-1405Phase 11 trial
Active Trials
NCT02650076Completed
NCT02846181Completed6Est. Aug 2016
GSK
GSKLONDON, United Kingdom
5 programs
LinerixibatN/A1 trial
LinerixibatPHASE_11 trial
Obeticholic acidPHASE_11 trial
linerixibatPHASE_11 trial
Cetirizine Dry SyrupPHASE_31 trial
Active Trials
NCT05448170Available
NCT05393076Completed8Est. Dec 2022
NCT05133830Completed52Est. May 2022
+2 more trials
Regeneron
RegeneronTARRYTOWN, NY
2 programs
REGN846PHASE_1_21 trial
Dupilumab 300Mg Solution for InjectionPHASE_21 trial
Active Trials
NCT01605708Terminated19Est. Apr 2013
NCT04256759Completed9Est. Sep 2024
Pfizer
PfizerNEW YORK, NY
1 program
GabapentinN/A1 trial
Active Trials
NCT00577967Unknown80Est. Mar 2006
Vanda Pharmaceuticals
Vanda PharmaceuticalsWASHINGTON, DC
1 program
VLY-686PHASE_11 trial
Active Trials
NCT01919944Completed12Est. Nov 2013
Precision BioSciences
1 program
ProvasePHASE_4

Trial Timeline

Clinical trial activity over time

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
Medica CorpProvase
HandokFexofenadine
Vyne Therapeutics5mg Serlopitant Tablets
Vyne Therapeutics5mg Serlopitant Tablets
Vyne Therapeutics5 mg Serlopitant Tablets
Hanlim PharmHL151
GSKCetirizine Dry Syrup
TharimmuneNalmefene
Escient PharmaceuticalsEP547
RegeneronDupilumab 300Mg Solution for Injection
Vyne Therapeutics5 mg Serlopitant Tablets
NeRRe TherapeuticsOrvepitant
Vyne Therapeutics5 mg Serlopitant Tablets
Vyne TherapeuticsSerlopitant High Dose
Vyne TherapeuticsSerlopitant

Showing 15 of 26 trials with date data

Clinical Trials (27)

Total enrollment: 3,222 patients across 27 trials

Evaluation of Post Burn Rehabilitation Population for Itch Control

Start: Sep 2006Est. completion: Apr 200823 patients
Phase 4Completed
NCT00261079HandokFexofenadine

Fexofenadine in Pruritic Skin Disease

Start: Apr 2005Est. completion: Oct 2006435 patients
Phase 4Completed
NCT03677401Vyne Therapeutics5mg Serlopitant Tablets

Study of the Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of Serlopitant for the Treatment of Pruritus (Itch) With Prurigo Nodularis

Start: Aug 2018Est. completion: Feb 2020295 patients
Phase 3Completed
NCT03546816Vyne Therapeutics5mg Serlopitant Tablets

Study of the Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of Serlopitant for the Treatment of Pruritus (Itch) With Prurigo Nodularis

Start: May 2018Est. completion: Feb 2020285 patients
Phase 3Completed
NCT03540160Vyne Therapeutics5 mg Serlopitant Tablets

Study of the Long Term Safety of Serlopitant for the Treatment of Pruritus (Itch)

Start: Mar 2018Est. completion: Jun 2020558 patients
Phase 3Terminated

Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of HL151 Versus Talion Tab. in Pruritus Cutaneus

Start: May 2017Est. completion: Jan 2018189 patients
Phase 3Completed
NCT00257582GSKCetirizine Dry Syrup

Study Of Cutaneous Disease Accompanied With Pruritus In Pediatrics

Start: Aug 200560 patients
Phase 3Completed

TH104 for the Treatment of Pruritus in Primary Biliary Cholangitis

Start: Jun 2026Est. completion: Jun 202740 patients
Phase 2Not Yet Recruiting

Study to Evaluate EP547 in Subjects With Cholestatic Pruritus Due to Primary Biliary Cholangitis or Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis

Start: Oct 2022Est. completion: Sep 202462 patients
Phase 2Completed
NCT04256759RegeneronDupilumab 300Mg Solution for Injection

Dupilumab for the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Chronic Hepatic Pruritus

Start: Sep 2020Est. completion: Sep 20249 patients
Phase 2Completed
NCT03841331Vyne Therapeutics5 mg Serlopitant Tablets

Study of the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Serlopitant for the Treatment of Chronic Pruritus of Unknown Origin

Start: Jan 2019Est. completion: Jan 2020233 patients
Phase 2Completed

A Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Orvepitant in Subjects With Pruritus Associated With Atopic Dermatitis

Start: May 2018Est. completion: Oct 20190
Phase 2Withdrawn
NCT03343639Vyne Therapeutics5 mg Serlopitant Tablets

Study of the Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of Serlopitant for the Treatment of Pruritus (Itch) With Plaque Psoriasis

Start: Nov 2017Est. completion: Nov 2018204 patients
Phase 2Completed
NCT02975206Vyne TherapeuticsSerlopitant High Dose

Study of the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Serlopitant for Pruritus (Itch) in Atopic Dermatitis

Start: Nov 2016Est. completion: Feb 2018484 patients
Phase 2Completed

Study of the Efficacy, Safety & Tolerability of Serlopitant for Pruritus (Itch) After Burn Injury

Start: Nov 2016Est. completion: Jan 20171 patients
Phase 2Terminated

Topical Aprepitant in Prurigo Patients

Start: Oct 2013Est. completion: Jul 201420 patients
Phase 2Completed

Itch Relieving Effect of Botox: a Study in Healthy Subjects

Start: Feb 2016Est. completion: Jan 201735 patients
Phase 1/2Completed

Study to Assess the Clinical Activity of a Sequential Dose of REGN846 on Refractory Pruritus in Patients With Atopic Dermatitis

Start: Jun 2012Est. completion: Apr 201319 patients
Phase 1/2Terminated
NCT05435170GSKlinerixibat

Food Effect Study of Linerixibat Tablets in Healthy Adult Participants

Start: Aug 2022Est. completion: Oct 202223 patients
Phase 1Completed
NCT05393076GSKLinerixibat

Phase I Study of Linerixibat in Adults With Moderate Hepatic Impairment and Healthy Controls

Start: Jul 2022Est. completion: Dec 20228 patients
Phase 1Completed
NCT05133830GSKObeticholic acid

Linerixibat and Obeticholic Acid Drug Interaction Study in Healthy Adult Participants

Start: Nov 2021Est. completion: May 202252 patients
Phase 1Completed

Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, and PK of EP547 in Healthy Subjects and Subjects With Cholestatic or Uremic Pruritus

Start: Sep 2020Est. completion: Jul 202189 patients
Phase 1Completed

A Study to Assess the Mass Balance Recovery, Metabolite Profile and Metabolite Identification of [14C]-SK-1405

Start: Jul 2016Est. completion: Aug 20166 patients
Phase 1Completed

A Study to Investigate the Receptor Occupancy of SK-1405 in Healthy, Caucasian, Male Subjects

Start: Jan 2016
Phase 1Completed

Study of Itch Control by VLY-686 in Healthy Volunteers After Intradermal Injections of Substance P

Start: Aug 2013Est. completion: Nov 201312 patients
Phase 1Completed
NCT05448170GSKLinerixibat

Linerixibat Compassionate Use for Cholestatic Pruritus Adult Patients With Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC)

N/AAvailable

Gabapentin - A Solution to Uremic Pruritus?

Start: Oct 2005Est. completion: Mar 200680 patients
N/AUnknown

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Phase Legend

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

Key Insights

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

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