Solid Tumour
Pipeline by Development Stage
Drug Modality Breakdown
Oncology is a $53.9B market in consolidation, dominated by a handful of megacap players with blockbuster franchises approaching patent expiration.
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
| # | Product | Company | Revenue | Share | Stage | Trend | LOE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ELIQUIS (apixaban) | Bristol Myers Squibb | $18.3B | 34% | Launch | Stable | 15.0yr |
| 2 | FARXIGA (dapagliflozin) | AstraZeneca | $4.3B | 8% | Peak | Stable | 15.4yr |
| 3 | REVLIMID (lenalidomide) | Bristol Myers Squibb | $3.9B | 7% | LOE Approaching | Declining | 1.8yr |
| 4 | XTANDI (enzalutamide) | Astellas | $2.6B | 5% | Peak | Stable | 10.7yr |
| 5 | IMBRUVICA (ibrutinib) | AbbVie | $2.4B | 4% | Peak | Stable | 8.9yr |
Drug Class Breakdown
concentrated in single product
single dominant product
multi-product class, competitive
facing near-term patent cliff
prostate cancer specialty
niche hematologic oncology
near-term LOE exposure
Career Outlook
StableOncology 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
Best For
Hiring Landscape
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.
Top Hiring Companies
By Department
Strong near-term hiring momentum, especially in CRO/CDMO and emerging biotech; Medical Affairs offers highest compensation but limited headcount.
Competitive Landscape
11 companies ranked by most advanced pipeline stage
Trial Timeline
Clinical trial activity over time
Showing 15 of 17 trials with date data
Clinical Trials (17)
Total enrollment: 2,887 patients across 17 trials
Savolitinib Plus Osimertinib Versus Platinum-based Doublet Chemotherapy in Participants With Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Who Have Progressed on Osimertinib Treatment
Savolitinib Plus Durvalumab Versus Sunitinib and Durvalumab Monotherapy in MET-Driven, Unresectable and Locally Advanced or Metastatic PRCC
DETERMINE Trial Treatment Arm 06: Capmatinib in Adult Patients With Cancers Harbouring MET Dysregulations
Savolitinib Combine With Durvalumab in EGFR Wild-type Locally Advanced or Metastatic NSCLC
A Study Comparing Savolitinib Plus Osimertinib vs Savolitinib Plus Placebo in Patients With EGFRm+ and MET Amplified Advanced NSCLC
Phase 2 Platform Study in Patients With Advanced Non-Small Lung Cancer Who Progressed on First-Line Osimertinib Therapy (ORCHARD)
Osimertinib Plus Savolitinib in EGFRm+/MET+ NSCLC Following Prior Osimertinib
MEDI4736 Combinations in Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma
SAFIR02_Lung - Efficacy of Targeted Drugs Guided by Genomic Profiles in Metastatic NSCLC Patients
Ramosetron, Aprepitant and Dexamethasone (RAD) in Solid Cancer
A Study to Assess the Effects of Savolitinib on the Pharmacokinetics of Digoxin, Rosuvastatin, Metformin, and Furosemide in Healthy Male Subjects
CIVO Intratumoural Microdosing of Anti-Cancer Therapies in Australia
A Study to Evaluate the Amount of Drug That Becomes Available in the Blood Circulation When Savolitinib is Administered Alone and in Combination With Itraconazole
Phase 1 Study of CEP-37250/KHK2804 in Subjects With Advanced Solid Tumors
A Phase I Study of AZD1480 in Patients With Advanced Solid Malignancies and Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma in the Escalation Phase,Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer(NSCLC) and Non-smokers With Lung Metastasis and Gastric Cancer and Solid Tumour in the Expansion Phase.
Study of PHA-848125AC in Adult Patients With Advanced/Metastatic Solid Tumors
Nivestim™ in Treatment of Malignant Diseases
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Key Insights
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