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Tenosynovial Giant Cell Tumor

Oncology
7
Pipeline Programs
6
Companies
21
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
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Early DiscoveryClinical DevelopmentMarket

Drug Modality Breakdown

Small Molecule
6100%
+ 3 programs with unclassified modality

Oncology is a $53.9B market in consolidation, dominated by a handful of megacap players with blockbuster franchises approaching patent expiration.

$53.9B marketConsolidating→ Stable30 products15 companies

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

#1ELIQUISStable
$18.3B
Bristol Myers Squibb·Launch15.0yr
#2FARXIGAStable
$4.3B
AstraZeneca·Peak15.4yr
#3REVLIMIDDeclining
$3.9B
Bristol Myers Squibb·LOE Approaching1.8yr
#4XTANDIStable
$2.6B
Astellas·Peak10.7yr
#5IMBRUVICAStable
$2.4B
AbbVie·Peak8.9yr

Drug Class Breakdown

FXa Inhibitors
$18.3B(34%)

concentrated in single product

SGLT2 Inhibitors
$4.3B(8%)

single dominant product

Kinase Inhibitors
$4.0B(7%)

multi-product class, competitive

Immunomodulatory Agents (Cereblon)
$3.9B(7%)

facing near-term patent cliff

Androgen Receptor Antagonists
$2.6B(5%)

prostate cancer specialty

Protein Kinase Inhibitors
$2.4B(4%)

niche hematologic oncology

JAK Inhibitors
$1.9B(4%)

near-term LOE exposure

Career Outlook

Stable

Oncology 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

Regulatory strategy & PDUFA navigationKinase inhibitor development (small molecule)Clinical trial operations & site managementLifecycle management & patent strategyMedical affairs (oncology-specific science)Manufacturing scale-up (small molecule & biotech)

Best For

Regulatory Affairs ManagerClinical Operations ManagerMedical Science Liaison (MSL) — OncologyLifecycle ManagerR&D Scientist (medicinal chemistry, ADME)Manufacturing Engineer

Hiring Landscape

$102K–$266K

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.

1,946
Open Roles
5
Companies Hiring
5
Departments

Top Hiring Companies

208Stable
185Growing
167Growing
147Growing

By Department

Commercial(21%)
$136K
Research & Development(18%)
$199K
Clinical Operations(5%)
$181K
Medical Affairs(4%)
$266K
Manufacturing(5%)
$102K

Strong near-term hiring momentum, especially in CRO/CDMO and emerging biotech; Medical Affairs offers highest compensation but limited headcount.

On Market (1)

Approved therapies currently available

Daiichi Sankyo
TURALIOApproved
pexidartinib hydrochloride
Daiichi Sankyo
oral2019
2M Part D

Competitive Landscape

6 companies ranked by most advanced pipeline stage

Daiichi Sankyo
Daiichi SankyoChina - Shanghai
2 programs
1
PexidartinibPHASE_2Small Molecule1 trial
TURALIO(Pexidartinib)PHASE_4Small Molecule3 trials
Active Trials
NCT04703322Active Not Recruiting9Est. May 2026
NCT04526704Completed32Est. Jul 2023
NCT04488822Active Not Recruiting40Est. Feb 2026
+1 more trials
Deciphera Pharmaceuticals
2 programs
1
VimseltinibPhase 3Small Molecule1 trial
Tenosynovial Giant Cell Tumor (TGCT) Real-World Participant Experience With VimseltinibN/ASmall Molecule1 trial
Active Trials
NCT07075471Recruiting100Est. Sep 2027
NCT05059262Active Not Recruiting123Est. Jul 2028
Abbisko Therapeutics
Abbisko TherapeuticsChina - Shanghai
1 program
1
pimicotinibPhase 3Small Molecule5 trials
Active Trials
NCT07210996Completed20Est. Oct 2025
NCT07126249Completed38Est. Jun 2025
NCT06884072Active Not Recruiting16Est. Aug 2025
+2 more trials
Biocorp
BiocorpFrance - Issoire
2 programs
2
AMB-05XPhase 2
AMB-05XPhase 2
AmMax Bio
AmMax BioCA - Redwood City
1 program
1
AMB-05XPhase 24 trials
Active Trials
NCT05349760Withdrawn0Est. Jun 2025
NCT05349643Completed20Est. Jun 2024
NCT04938180Terminated4Est. May 2022
+1 more trials
Merck & Co.
Merck & Co.RAHWAY, NJ
1 program
1
PimicotinibPhase 2Small Molecule1 trial
Active Trials
NCT07499362Recruiting20Est. Nov 2029

Trial Timeline

Clinical trial activity over time

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Daiichi SankyoPexidartinib
Abbisko Therapeuticspimicotinib
Deciphera PharmaceuticalsVimseltinib
Daiichi SankyoPexidartinib
Daiichi SankyoPexidartinib
Merck & Co.Pimicotinib
Abbisko Therapeuticspimicotinib
Abbisko Therapeuticspimicotinib
AmMax BioAMB-05X
AmMax BioAMB-05X
AmMax BioAMB-05X
AmMax BioAMB-05X
Daiichi SankyoPexidartinib
Abbisko Therapeuticspimicotinib
Abbisko Therapeuticspimicotinib

Showing 15 of 21 trials with date data

Clinical Trials (21)

Total enrollment: 884 patients across 21 trials

Study to Evaluate Discontinuation and Re-Treatment in Participants With Tenosynovial Giant Cell Tumor (TGCT) Previously Treated With Pexidartinib

Start: Oct 2020Est. completion: Jul 202332 patients
Phase 4Completed

Study of Pimicotinib (ABSK021) for Tenosynovial Giant Cell Tumor (MANEUVER)

Start: Apr 2023Est. completion: Jun 202890 patients
Phase 3Active Not Recruiting

Study of Vimseltinib for Tenosynovial Giant Cell Tumor

Start: Oct 2021Est. completion: Jul 2028123 patients
Phase 3Active Not Recruiting

A Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Pexidartinib in Adult Subjects With TGCT

Start: Sep 2020Est. completion: Feb 202640 patients
Phase 3Active Not Recruiting

Phase 3 Study of Pexidartinib for Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis (PVNS) or Giant Cell Tumor of the Tendon Sheath (GCT-TS)

Start: May 2015Est. completion: Apr 2021120 patients
Phase 3Completed

Study of Pimicotinib in Japanese Participants With Tenosynovial Giant Cell Tumor (TGCT) (J-MANEUVER)

Start: Mar 2026Est. completion: Nov 202920 patients
Phase 2Recruiting

A Phase 2 Study of ABSK021 in Patients With Advanced Pancreatic Cancer

Start: Oct 2023Est. completion: Dec 202682 patients
Phase 2Recruiting

A Phase II Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of ABSK021 (Pimicotinib)) in the Treatment of cGvHD Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (cGvHD)

Start: May 2023Est. completion: Dec 202664 patients
Phase 2Enrolling By Invitation

A Phase 2 Study to Evaluate Safety and Efficacy of AMB-05X in Subjects With Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

Start: Mar 2023Est. completion: Jun 20250
Phase 2Withdrawn

A Study to Evaluate Safety and Efficacy of AMB-05X Injections in Subjects With TGCT

Start: Jan 2023Est. completion: Jun 202420 patients
Phase 2Completed

A Phase 2 Study of Intravenous AMB-05X in Tenosynovial Giant Cell Tumor Patients

Start: Sep 2021Est. completion: May 20224 patients
Phase 2Terminated

An Open-Label Study of Intra-articular AMB-05X Injections in Subjects With Tenosynovial Giant Cell Tumor of the Knee

Start: May 2021Est. completion: May 202211 patients
Phase 2Completed

A Study of Pexidartinib in Tenosynovial Giant Cell Tumor in Japan

Start: Mar 2021Est. completion: May 20269 patients
Phase 2Active Not Recruiting

A Study to Evaluate the Relative Bioavailability of Pimicotinib Capsules Containing Free Base in Different Proportions in Healthy Subjects

Start: Sep 2025Est. completion: Oct 202520 patients
Phase 1Completed

A Study to Evaluate the the Bioequivalence of Two Different Pimicotinib Capsules in Healthy Subjects

Start: May 2025Est. completion: Jun 202538 patients
Phase 1Completed

A Study to Evaluate the Effect of a High-fat Meal on the Exposure of Pimicotinib Capsule in Healthy Subjects

Start: Apr 2025Est. completion: Aug 202516 patients
Phase 1Active Not Recruiting

A Study to Investigate The Effect of Pimicotinib on The Pharmacokinetics of Metformin, Fexofenadine and Rosuvastatin In Healthy Subjects

Start: Mar 2025Est. completion: May 202539 patients
Phase 1Completed

A Study to Evaluate the Relative Bioavailability of Two Different Pimicotinib Capsules in Healthy Subjects

Start: Dec 2024Est. completion: Jan 202526 patients
Phase 1Completed

The Study to Assess the Pharmacokinetics of Pimicotinib in Subjects With Mild and Moderate Hepatic Impairment Relative to Subjects With Normal Hepatic Function

Start: Sep 2024Est. completion: Jan 202524 patients
Phase 1Completed

A Mass Balance Study of [14C]ABSK021

Start: Dec 2023Est. completion: Jul 20246 patients
Phase 1Completed
NCT07075471Deciphera PharmaceuticalsTenosynovial Giant Cell Tumor (TGCT) Real-World Participant Experience With Vimseltinib

Tenosynovial Giant Cell Tumor (TGCT) Real-World Participant Experience With Vimseltinib

Start: Sep 2025Est. completion: Sep 2027100 patients
N/ARecruiting

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Phase Legend

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

Key Insights

2 late-stage (Phase 3) programs, potential near-term approvals
3 actively recruiting trials targeting 884 patients
Small Molecule is the dominant modality (100% of programs)
6 companies competing in this space

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