藥物發現外包市場報告：2030 年趨勢、預測與競爭分析

藥物發現外包的趨勢與預測

到 2030 年，全球藥物發現外包市場預計將達到 61 億美元，2024 年至 2030 年複合年成長率為 7.2%。此市場的主要促進因素是全球藥物發現研究合作研究趨勢的興起、遺傳、代謝和其他慢性疾病盛行率的上升、藥物發現技術的改進、頂級生物技術（如技術和製藥公司的大量存在） 。全球藥物發現外包市場的未來前景廣闊，為製藥公司、生技公司和學術研究機構提供了機會。

• Lucintel 預測，在預測期內，小分子將繼續主導市場。這是由於生物製藥研究和藥物發現技術的快速進步，以及它可以口服給藥，並且它比聚合物更精確，因為它可以穿過細胞膜並到達細胞內的標靶。
• 在最終用途類別中，由於管道療法的比率較高以及製藥和生物製藥公司的研發支出較高，因此預計製藥和生物技術公司將出現更高的成長。
• 從區域來看，我們看到技術先進的基於人工智慧的藥物發現系統的高採用率、醫療保健支出的增加以及用於治療癌症和慢性病的新型藥物治療方法的外包服務預計將在預測期間呈現最高成長。

藥物發現外包市場的策略性成長機會

藥物發現外包市場反映了不斷變化的行業需求，並為尋求專業外包服務的各種應用提供了許多策略性成長機會。

• 基因組學和生物資訊學服務的擴展：基因組學和生物資訊學在藥物發現中日益重要，為這些領域的專業外包提供了機會。擴大我們的基因組學和生物資訊服務將支持標靶治療的開發並加速藥物發現。這一機會符合精準醫療趨勢，並擴展了我們外包合作夥伴的能力。
• 臨床試驗外包的成長：臨床試驗的複雜性和成本不斷增加，推動了對臨床試驗管理和實施服務外包的需求。臨床試驗外包的成長為 CRO 提供了擴展其服務和專業知識的機會。這一趨勢支持更有效率、更具成本效益的臨床試驗，使製藥公司和外包商受益。
• 對個人化醫療解決方案的需求不斷成長：對個人化醫療的關注為外包服務提供了可能性，從而促進了客製化治療方法和治療方法的開發。對個人化醫療解決方案不斷成長的需求催生了對促進藥物客製化的特定服務的需求。這與公司內部整個藥物發現過程向更準確、更有效率的治療方法的轉變一致。
• 增加對新興市場的投資：對印度和中國等新興市場的投資提供了將藥物發現活動外包給具有成本優勢和不斷成長的研究能力的地區的機會。 CRO 和 CDMO 服務在新興市場的擴張得到了這些地區投資增加的支持。這一機會將有助於製藥公司實現藥物發現工作的全球化，同時降低開發成本。
• 人工智慧和機器學習技術的進步：人工智慧（AI）和機器學習（ML）技術在藥物發現中的整合為外包合作夥伴提供了提供先進資料分析和藥物開發服務的機會。透過人工智慧和機器學習技術進行高效藥物發現將成為創新的重要驅動力。這一機會增強了我們外包合作夥伴的能力，並加速了新治療方法的發展。

藥物發現外包市場充滿活力，在各種應用中都有許多成長機會。外包可以在許多領域提供顯著的效益，包括早期藥物發現和篩檢、臨床前和毒性測試、臨床試驗管理、生物標記發現和資料分析。透過利用這些機會，製藥公司可以利用特定專業領域的專業技能和知識，在全球範圍內獲得先進技術，並以相對較低的成本改進與開發新藥相關的流程。因此，外包正在成為藥物發現生態系統不可或缺的一部分，隨著這些模式不斷改變市場，創新正在導致新治療方法的快速發展。

藥物發現外包市場的促進因素與挑戰

有幾個市場促進因素和挑戰影響藥物發現外包市場的成長。其中包括技術突破、經濟狀況和監管要求等因素。

推動藥物發現外包市場的因素包括：

1.技術進步：人工智慧（AI）、基因組學和生物資訊學等技術創新正在改變藥物發現的方式並推動市場成長。技術的進步使製藥公司能夠識別出可以進一步最佳化為先導分子的新型分子實體。這種理解加劇了對臨床試驗外包的依賴，並增加了 CRO 和在該領域提供類似服務的公司內對專業外包設施的使用。

2.藥物開發的複雜性不斷增加：隨著藥物開發過程變得更加複雜，藥物發現的各個階段都需要專門的外包支援。發現新生物製藥的複雜性已從傳統的垂直整合模式擴展到基於研究的服務供應商，例如受託製造廠商(CMO)、參與早期開發的學術研發部門以及委外研發機構研究組織 (CRO)、生物技術。等等，每個都包含由一個或多個第三方管理的多個專業領域。

3.成本效率和資源最佳化：藥物發現外包使製藥公司能夠利用外部專業知識來降低成本並節省資源。加速藥物發現過程的一個具有成本效益的策略是外包臨床試驗的各個階段。這有助於透過避免重複並在製藥行業實現更高的品質水平來降低成本。這項策略使公司能夠專注於其核心競爭力，同時在研發過程的任何階段獲得具有多年經驗的第三方的支援（Valiunas & Naulickaite，2011）。

4. 擴展到新興市場：新興市場製藥業的成長為將藥物發現活動外包到具有競爭性成本結構的地區提供了機會。過去十年，大量跨國製藥公司紛紛進軍中國，受益於低廉的營運成本、有利的法律規範、稅收減免和獎勵。這些國家市場的吸引力源於多種因素，包括由於勞動力工資低於已開發國家而導致的生產成本較低，以及由於法規和規模經濟等因素決定的進入壁壘較低而導致的市場准入便利性。

5.注重個人化醫療：個人化治療和標靶治療的個人化醫療外包服務的需求日益成長。針對患者特定疾病變異的藥物的需求不斷成長，導致臨床前測試期間擴大使用生物標記進行患者分層。這項促進因素提供了獲得新研究資源和成本效益的機會，有助於市場擴張。

藥物發現外包市場面臨的挑戰如下：

1. 法規遵循與品質標準：外包商遵守法規是困難且成本高昂的。外包供應商面臨的挑戰包括滿足美國FDA、ISO 和 MHRA 等各個監管機構制定的品質和監管要求。此外，他們還必須確保客戶資金得到有效利用，服務按時交付，並且方法與協議一致。這項挑戰需要嚴格遵守所有行業規則和有效管理以確保市場接受（Benedetto 等）

2. 智慧財產權擔憂：日益增加的資料機密性和安全性問題引起了人們對外包協議中智慧財產權（IP）保護的擔憂。智慧財產權明確授予這些保護。透過強力的安全措施和法律協議分別解決這些問題對於維持信任和保護寶貴的智慧財產權至關重要。

3. 管理全球夥伴關係：管理全球夥伴關係並協調不同地區的活動是複雜且具挑戰性的。有效管理全球夥伴關係關係對於成功的藥物發現至關重要。這項挑戰需要強而有力的溝通和協調，並克服區域和後勤障礙。

藥物發現外包市場受到多種因素的驅動，並面臨多重挑戰。技術開拓、藥物開發過程日益複雜、成本效益、進入新興市場和個人化醫療正在促進市場成長。然而，挑戰依然存在，包括監管合規性、智慧財產權問題和管理全球夥伴關係。透過有效應對這些促進因素和挑戰，外包合作夥伴可以抓住機遇，降低風險，加速創新解決方案的市場開拓，並促進整體市場成長。

目錄

第1章執行摘要

第2章 全球藥物發現外包市場：市場動態

• 簡介、背景、分類
• 供應鏈
• 產業促進因素與挑戰

第3章 2018-2030年市場趨勢及預測分析

• 宏觀經濟趨勢（2018-2023）與預測（2024-2030）
• 全球藥物發現外包市場趨勢（2018-2023）與預測（2024-2030）
• 按藥物類型分類的全球藥物發現外包市場
  • 低分子
  • 大分子
• 按工作流程：全球藥物發現外包市場
  • 目標識別和篩檢
  • 目標檢驗和功能資訊學
  • 潛在客戶識別和候選最佳化
  • 臨床前開發
  • 其他相關工作流程
• 依治療領域：全球藥物發現外包市場
  • 心血管
  • 中樞神經系統（CNS）
  • 胃腸道
  • 血液學
  • 呼吸系統
  • 感染疾病
  • 腫瘤學
  • 免疫學
  • 其他
• 依最終用途分類：全球藥物發現外包市場
  • 製藥和生物技術公司
  • 學術機構
  • 其他

第4章 2018-2030年區域市場趨勢及預測分析

• 按地區分類的全球藥物發現外包市場
• 北美藥物發現外包市場
• 歐洲藥物發現外包市場
• 亞太藥物發現外包市場
• 其他區域藥物發現外包市場

第5章 競爭分析

• 產品系列分析
• 營運整合
• 波特五力分析

第6章 成長機會與策略分析

• 成長機會分析
  • 按藥品類型分類的全球藥物發現外包市場的成長機會
  • 依工作流程：全球藥物發現外包市場的成長機會
  • 按治療領域分類的全球藥物發現外包市場的成長機會
  • 全球藥物發現外包市場的成長機會（按最終用途分類）：
  • 按地區分類：全球藥物發現外包市場的成長機會
• 全球藥物發現外包市場新趨勢
• 戰略分析
  • 新產品開發
  • 擴大全球藥物發現外包市場容量
  • 全球藥物發現外包市場的合併、收購與合資
  • 認證和許可

第7章主要企業概況

• Albany Molecular Research
• EVOTEC
• GenScript
• Pharmaceutical Product Development
• Charles River
• WuXi AppTec
• Merck & Co
• Thermo Fisher Scientific
• Dalton Pharma Services
• Oncodesign

Drug Discovery Outsourcing Trends and Forecast

The future of the global drug discovery outsourcing market looks promising with opportunities in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology company and academic institute markets. The global drug discovery outsourcing market is expected to reach an estimated $6.1 billion by 2030 with a CAGR of 7.2% from 2024 to 2030. The major drivers for this market are the increasing global trend of collaborations in drug discovery research, rising rates of genetic, metabolic, and other chronic illnesses, as well as improvements in drug discovery technologies, and the significant presence of top biotechnology and pharmaceutical firms.

• Lucintel forecasts that, within the drug type category, small molecules will remain a larger segment over the forecast period due to the rapid advancement of biopharmaceutical research and technology for the discovery and some distinct advantages, such as it can be administered orally and pass through cell membranes to reach intracellular targets more precisely as compared to large molecules.
• Within the end-use category, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies are expected to witness higher growth due to the growing rate of pipeline therapeutics, along with the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical firms' increasing R&D spending.
• In terms of regions, North America is expected to witness the highest growth over the forecast period due to the high adoption rate of technologically advanced AI-based drug discovery systems, increase in healthcare expenditure, and presence of significant key firms in the country providing outsourcing services for the creation of novel pharmacological therapies to treat cancer and chronic diseases.

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Emerging Trends in the Drug Discovery Outsourcing Market

The drug discovery outsourcing market is undergoing significant changes due to emerging trends that will shape its future. These trends have arisen from advancements in technology, shifting industry requirements, and more complex processes in drug discovery.

• Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning (ML) Integration: AI and ML are increasingly being integrated into the drug discovery process for better data analysis, predicting drug interactions, and optimizing development. The application of AI/ML hastens drug discovery, shortening time frames and reducing costs while increasing accuracy. This trend helps develop much more efficient pipelines for drug development, ensuring accurate identification of novel therapeutic agents.
• Precision Medicine Emergence: There is an increasing focus on precision medicine, where specific genetic profiles or patient populations inform decisions involving the discovery and development of medications. It enhances efficacy while minimizing adverse reactions through personalized therapies. Moreover, this trend leads to a higher demand for specialized outsourcing services that can support precision drug development and clinical trials.
• Wider Use of Advanced Genomics and Bioinformatics: Advanced genomics and bioinformatics are used to analyze complex biological information, expediting the pace at which new drugs are discovered. This integration assists in understanding disease mechanisms and identifying new drug targets more effectively. Consequently, this trend facilitates the development of targeted therapies and advances the entire process of creating innovative drugs.
• The Growing Outsourcing of Clinical Trials: There is a rising trend of outsourcing clinical trials to contract research organizations (CROs) instead of conducting them in-house, allowing pharmaceutical firms to concentrate on their core competencies and remain competitive. By offshoring, these companies access specialized expertise at lower costs and reduce their time-to-market. This also contributes to growth in the CRO market, coupled with innovative trial management and execution.
• Increasing Focus on New Markets: Drug discovery activities are being transferred by pharmaceutical companies to emerging markets like India and China due to lower costs and increasing research capabilities. The emphasis on new markets leads to greater availability of research resources while minimizing development expenditures. As a result, this drives the expansion of CRO and contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) services into these areas, supporting global integration in drug discovery.

The drug discovery outsourcing market is witnessing several trends that are reshaping it. Among these are the integration of AI and ML, a focus on precision medicine, growth in clinical trial outsourcing, expansion into emerging markets, and an increased emphasis on data integration and real-world evidence (RWE). These trends promote innovation, boost efficiency, and broaden the scope of activities for CROs. Pharmaceutical firms and CROs that have adopted advanced technologies and new collaboration platforms have managed to navigate the complexities of drug development more effectively, resulting in better patient outcomes and increased success in drug discovery.

Recent Developments in the Drug Discovery Outsourcing Market

There have been significant developments in the drug discovery outsourcing market, indicating technological advancements, changing industry needs, and shifts in market dynamics.

• AI-Driven Drug Discovery Advancements: The integration of AI technologies is currently revolutionizing the industry by improving data analysis and speeding up drug development. AI-driven approaches enhance the efficacy of drug discovery pipelines, reduce the time to identify potential drug candidates, and lower development costs. This development facilitates the production of more focused and effective therapies.
• Growth in CRO Services across Emerging Markets: Contract research organizations (CROs) have been expanding their services into emerging markets like India and China as they seek to exploit cost advantages and growing research capabilities. The expansion into emerging markets provides pharmaceutical companies with access to a wider range of services while also lowering developmental costs. This move supports global outsourcing trends and enhances the capabilities of CROs in these regions.
• Increased Collaborations between Academia and Industry: Collaboration between academic institutions and pharmaceutical firms is increasing for innovation in drug discovery. Academic partnerships provide access to cutting-edge research and technologies, facilitating the development of novel drug candidates. This collaboration enhances the overall process of drug discovery and contributes to advancements in scientific knowledge.
• An Increase in Personalized Medicine Initiatives: Personalized medicine has become increasingly important because it focuses on tailoring drugs for individual patient profiles during discovery and development. Such initiatives stimulate demand for specialized outsourcing services that can support the creation of targeted therapies. This aligns with the shift toward more precise and efficient treatments.
• Strengthened Regulatory Support and Compliance: There is an increasing emphasis on streamlining processes to ensure compliance in regulatory environments for improving drug discovery and development. Faster and more efficient regulations contribute to rapid drug development, which shortens new therapy launch periods. Thus, it conforms to general growth and efficiency standards within the market for outsourced operations related to drug discovery.

The industry is currently experiencing a significant impact from recent developments in the drug discovery outsourcing market. The efficiency of drug discovery is improved by the introduction of AI and ML, while emerging markets serve as reliable sources of cost-efficient and resource-abundant solutions. Clinical trial methodologies are also evolving as virtual and decentralized trials gain popularity, and personalized medicine shifts focus toward tailored therapeutic approaches. Furthermore, real-world evidence (RWE) integration is providing insights into real-world drug performance. Overall, these developments are reshaping the landscape of drug discovery, propelling innovation and augmenting the abilities of outsourcing partners to meet the constantly changing requirements of the pharmaceutical sector.

Strategic Growth Opportunities for Drug Discovery Outsourcing Market

The market for outsourcing in drug discovery presents numerous strategic opportunities for growth across different applications, reflecting evolving industry needs and calling for specialized outsourcing services.

• Expansion of Genomic and Bioinformatics Services: The growing importance of genomics and bioinformatics in drug discovery offers opportunities for specialized outsourcing in these areas. Broadening services to accommodate genomics and bioinformatics supports targeted therapy development and speeds up drug discovery. This opportunity aligns with the precision medicine trend, expanding the capabilities of outsourcing partners.
• Growth in Clinical Trial Outsourcing: The increased complexity and cost of clinical trials are driving demand for outsourced clinical trial management and execution services. This growth in clinical trial outsourcing creates opportunities for CROs to expand their service offerings and expertise. This trend supports more efficient and cost-effective clinical trials, benefiting both pharmaceutical companies and their outsourcers.
• Increasing Demand for Personalized Medicine Solutions: Focusing on personalized medicine opens up possibilities for service outsourcing that fosters the creation of bespoke therapies or treatments. Growing requirements for personalized medicine solutions create a demand for specific services that can facilitate the customization of drugs. This aligns with the shift toward more precise and efficient treatments throughout the entire process of discovering new drugs within a company setting.
• Increased Investments in Emerging Markets: Investments in emerging markets like India and China provide opportunities to outsource drug discovery activities to regions with cost advantages and growing research capabilities. The expansion of CRO and CDMO services in emerging markets is supported by increased investment in these regions. This opportunity helps to globalize drug discovery efforts while reducing development costs for pharmaceutical companies.
• Advancements in AI and Machine Learning Technologies: The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) technologies in drug discovery provides opportunities for outsourcing partners to deliver advanced data analysis and drug development services. Efficient drug discovery through AI and ML technology serves as a key innovation driver. This opportunity enhances the capabilities of outsourcing partners and fast-tracks the development of new therapies.

The drug discovery outsourcing market is dynamic, with many opportunities for growth in different applications. There are numerous areas where outsourcing can provide significant advantages, such as early-stage drug discovery and screening, preclinical and toxicology studies, clinical trial management, biomarker discovery, and data analytics. Such opportunities allow pharmaceutical companies to leverage specialized skills and knowledge in specific areas of expertise, as well as access advanced technologies globally, to streamline processes related to the development of new drugs at relatively lower costs. Outsourcing is therefore becoming an essential component of the drug discovery ecosystem, resulting in faster development of new therapies through innovation as these patterns continue to transform the market.

Drug Discovery Outsourcing Market Driver and Challenges

There are several drivers and challenges influencing the growth of the drug discovery outsourcing market. These include factors such as technological breakthroughs, economic conditions, and regulatory requirements.

The factors responsible for driving the drug discovery outsourcing market include:

1. Technological Advances: Innovations such as artificial intelligence (AI), genomics, and bioinformatics are changing how drugs are discovered, thereby driving market growth. Technological advancements enable pharmaceutical firms to identify novel molecular entities that can be further optimized into lead molecules. Such understanding has stimulated reliance on outsourced clinical trials, increasing the use of specialized outsourcing facilities within CROs or companies offering similar services in this sector.

2. Increasing Complexity of Drug Development: The increasing complexity of drug development processes has necessitated specialized outsourcing support across various stages of discovery. The complexity associated with discovering a new biopharmaceutical product has facilitated the transformation from traditional vertical integration models to horizontal supply chain networks that encompass numerous specializations, each managed by one or more third parties, such as contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs), research-based service providers like R&D departments within academic institutions involved in early-stage development, contract research organizations (CROs), and biotechnology firms.

3. Cost Efficiency and Resource Optimization: By outsourcing drug discovery, pharmaceutical companies can cut costs and save resources by utilizing external expertise. One cost-effective strategy that helps accelerate the drug discovery process is outsourcing various phases of clinical trials; this saves costs by avoiding duplication and achieving a higher level of quality within the pharmaceutical industry. This strategy allows companies to concentrate on their core competencies while receiving assistance from third parties with many years of experience at any stage of the R&D process (Valiunas & Naulickaite, 2011).

4. Expansion into Emerging Markets: The growth of pharmaceutical industries in emerging markets provides opportunities for outsourcing drug discovery activities to regions with competitive cost structures. Over the past decade, China has attracted numerous multinational pharmaceutical corporations that have set up facilities there to benefit from lower operating costs, favorable regulatory frameworks, tax breaks, and incentives. The attractiveness of these countries' market conditions is determined by several factors, such as low production costs due to lower labor wages compared to developed countries, and easy access to these markets due to low entry barriers like regulations and economies of scale.

5. Focus on Personalized Medicine: There is an increasing need for outsourced services targeting personalized medicine through individualized treatments or targeted therapies. The growing demand for drugs tailored to patient-specific disease variants has led to increased use of biomarkers for patient stratification during preclinical testing. This driver contributes to market expansion by providing access to new research resources and cost benefits.

Challenges in the drug discovery outsourcing market include:

1. Regulatory Compliance and Quality Standards: Outsourcing partners can find it difficult and expensive to comply with the regulations that govern them. Challenges faced by outsourcing vendors include conformance to quality and regulatory requirements as stipulated by various regulatory bodies such as the FDA, ISO, and MHRA under US law. Additionally, they must efficiently utilize the customer's funds, deliver services on time, and ensure their methods align with the agreements reached. This challenge calls for effective management to ensure strict adherence to all industry rules, thereby ensuring market acceptance (Benedetto et al., 2011).

2. Intellectual Property Concerns: There are concerns about safeguarding intellectual property (IP) in outsourcing arrangements due to rising issues of data confidentiality and security. Intellectual property rights explicitly grant these protections. Addressing these concerns through robust security measures and legal agreements is essential for maintaining trust and protecting valuable IP.

3. Global Partnership Management: Managing global partnerships and coordinating their activities across various regions is complex and challenging. Effective management of global partnerships is essential for successful collaboration during the discovery of new drugs. This challenge requires strong communication and coordination, as well as overcoming regional and logistical barriers.

The drug discovery outsourcing market is driven by various factors and faces multiple challenges. Technological developments, the complexity of drug development processes, cost-effectiveness, entry into new markets, and personalized medicine contribute to market growth. However, challenges such as regulatory compliance, intellectual property concerns, and managing global partnerships persist in the industry. Efficiently addressing these drivers and challenges allows outsourcing partners to capitalize on opportunities, reduce risks, and promote the development of innovative solutions, thus enhancing overall market growth.

List of Drug Discovery Outsourcing Companies

Companies in the market compete on the basis of product quality offered. Major players in this market focus on expanding their manufacturing facilities, R&D investments, infrastructural development, and leverage integration opportunities across the value chain. With these strategies drug discovery outsourcing companies cater increasing demand, ensure competitive effectiveness, develop innovative products & technologies, reduce production costs, and expand their customer base. Some of the drug discovery outsourcing companies profiled in this report include-

• Albany Molecular Research
• EVOTEC
• GenScript
• Pharmaceutical Product Development
• Charles River
• WuXi AppTec
• Merck & Co
• Thermo Fisher Scientific
• Dalton Pharma Services
• Oncodesign

Drug Discovery Outsourcing by Segment

The study includes a forecast for the global drug discovery outsourcing by drug type, workflow, therapeutic area, end use, and region.

Drug Discovery Outsourcing Market by Drug Type [Analysis by Value from 2018 to 2030]:

• Small Molecules
• Large Molecules

Drug Discovery Outsourcing Market by Workflow [Analysis by Value from 2018 to 2030]:

• Target Identification & Screening
• Target Validation & Functional Informatics
• Lead Identification & Candidate Optimization
• Preclinical Development
• Other Associated Workflow

Drug Discovery Outsourcing Market by Therapeutic Area [Analysis by Value from 2018 to 2030]:

• Cardiovascular
• Central Nervous System (CNS)
• Gastrointestinal
• Hematology
• Respiratory System
• Infectious Disease
• Immunology
• Others

Drug Discovery Outsourcing Market by End Use [Analysis by Value from 2018 to 2030]:

• Pharmaceutical And Biotechnology Companies
• Academic Institutes
• Others

Drug Discovery Outsourcing Market by Region [Shipment Analysis by Value from 2018 to 2030]:

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• The Rest of the World

Country Wise Outlook for the Drug Discovery Outsourcing Market

The pharmaceutical industry has seen significant change in recent years in terms of drug discovery outsourcing, driven by technological advances, changing economies, and global regulatory adjustments. Pharmaceutical and biotechnology firms outsource different stages of the drug discovery process to CROs and CDMOs. Current developments show an increased reliance on outsourcing to cut costs, improve efficiency, and speed up timelines for drug development. Key trends include the integration of advanced technologies, increasing demand for niche services, and strategic alliances between different players.

• United States: The drug discovery outsourcing market in the United States has experienced remarkable growth due to the complex nature of drug discovery as well as the need for cost-effectiveness. Notable developments include the expansion of specialized services such as bioinformatics, high-throughput screening, and clinical trial management offered by CROs and CDMOs. The US market is also seeing a rise in deals between big pharmaceutical companies and outsourcing companies, enabling them to utilize more advanced technology platforms, thereby accelerating their drug discovery processes. Regulatory pressures driving innovation within this space have resulted in several changes, thus increasing service offerings.
• China: China's growing pharmaceutical sector, along with its competitive costs, has led to the rapidly expanding drug discovery outsourcing market, including new Chinese CROs and CDMOs that cater to both domestic and international customers. Some of these advanced services include genomic sequencing and molecular biology. China is making significant investments into research infrastructure while incorporating leading-edge technologies to attract global pharmaceutical firms. Additionally, China's regulatory environment is evolving to ensure better support mechanisms for R&D and to attract foreign investment.
• Germany: Germany plays a leading role in the European pharmaceutical industry and is now experiencing great strides, especially within its drug discovery outsourcing sector. Germany-based CROs and CDMOs are emphasizing precision medicine, sophisticated analytics, and other integrated development services. Some capabilities added include high-content imaging and early-phase trials. This has attracted global pharmaceutical companies seeking reliable partners in the high-quality German outsourcing industry, thanks to Germany's regulatory environment and emphasis on research and development. The market is also witnessing increased collaboration between academic institutions and industry players to drive advancements in drug discovery.
• India: The drug discovery outsourcing market in India is growing rapidly as it offers cost advantages over other countries and has developed expertise in drug development. For example, Indian CROs and CDMOs have significantly expanded their capabilities to perform various services such as clinical trials, data management, and regulatory affairs for numerous clients. Today, India has become a major venue for anti-cancer drug discovery, among other research activities, thanks to massive investments in research infrastructure. In addition, the Indian government is implementing policies aimed at promoting the pharmaceutical industry and improving its attractiveness as a top outsourcing location, offering reasonable prices and highly qualified personnel.
• Japan: Japan has a drug discovery outsourcing market that is developing through the merging of advanced technologies and enhancing the services it offers, such as the expansion of Japanese CROs and CDMOs into global markets to provide specialized services like biomarker discovery and clinical trial management. At the same time, Japan is focusing on building innovative drug discovery platforms and collaborating with foreign pharmaceutical companies. In this context, Japan's strict regulatory regime and its focus on high-quality research are contributing to its expanding role in the global outsourcing market. The country's market is also characterized by precision and high standards followed during drug development.

Features of the Global Drug Discovery Outsourcing Market

Market Size Estimates: Drug discovery outsourcing market size estimation in terms of value ($B).

Trend and Forecast Analysis: Market trends (2018 to 2023) and forecast (2024 to 2030) by various segments and regions.

Segmentation Analysis: Drug discovery outsourcing market size by drug type, workflow, therapeutic area, end use, and region in terms of value ($B).

Regional Analysis: Drug discovery outsourcing market breakdown by North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Rest of the World.

Growth Opportunities: Analysis of growth opportunities in different drug type, workflow, therapeutic area, end use, and regions for the drug discovery outsourcing market.

Strategic Analysis: This includes M&A, new product development, and competitive landscape of the drug discovery outsourcing market.

Analysis of competitive intensity of the industry based on Porter's Five Forces model.

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This report answers following 11 key questions:

• Q.1. What are some of the most promising, high-growth opportunities for the drug discovery outsourcing market by drug type (small molecules and large molecules), workflow (target identification & screening, target validation & functional informatics, lead identification & candidate optimization, preclinical development, and other associated workflow), therapeutic area (cardiovascular, central nervous system (CNS), gastrointestinal, hematology, respiratory system, infectious disease, oncology, immunology, and others), end use (pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, academic institutes, and others), and region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the World)?
• Q.2. Which segments will grow at a faster pace and why?
• Q.3. Which region will grow at a faster pace and why?
• Q.4. What are the key factors affecting market dynamics? What are the key challenges and business risks in this market?
• Q.5. What are the business risks and competitive threats in this market?
• Q.6. What are the emerging trends in this market and the reasons behind them?
• Q.7. What are some of the changing demands of customers in the market?
• Q.8. What are the new developments in the market? Which companies are leading these developments?
• Q.9. Who are the major players in this market? What strategic initiatives are key players pursuing for business growth?
• Q.10. What are some of the competing products in this market and how big of a threat do they pose for loss of market share by material or product substitution?
• Q.11. What M&A activity has occurred in the last 5 years and what has its impact been on the industry?

Table of Contents

1. Executive Summary

2. Global Drug Discovery Outsourcing Market : Market Dynamics

• 2.1: Introduction, Background, and Classifications
• 2.2: Supply Chain
• 2.3: Industry Drivers and Challenges

3. Market Trends and Forecast Analysis from 2018 to 2030

• 3.1. Macroeconomic Trends (2018-2023) and Forecast (2024-2030)
• 3.2. Global Drug Discovery Outsourcing Market Trends (2018-2023) and Forecast (2024-2030)
• 3.3: Global Drug Discovery Outsourcing Market by Drug Type
  • 3.3.1: Small Molecules
  • 3.3.2: Large Molecules
• 3.4: Global Drug Discovery Outsourcing Market by Workflow
  • 3.4.1: Target Identification & Screening
  • 3.4.2: Target Validation & Functional Informatics
  • 3.4.3: Lead Identification & Candidate Optimization
  • 3.4.4: Preclinical Development
  • 3.4.5: Other Associated Workflow
• 3.5: Global Drug Discovery Outsourcing Market by Therapeutic Area
  • 3.5.1: Cardiovascular
  • 3.5.2: Central Nervous System (CNS)
  • 3.5.3: Gastrointestinal
  • 3.5.4: Hematology
  • 3.5.5: Respiratory system
  • 3.5.6: Infectious disease
  • 3.5.7: Oncology
  • 3.5.8: Immunology
  • 3.5.9: Others
• 3.6: Global Drug Discovery Outsourcing Market by End Use
  • 3.6.1: Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Companies
  • 3.6.2: Academic Institutes
  • 3.6.3: Others

4. Market Trends and Forecast Analysis by Region from 2018 to 2030

• 4.1: Global Drug Discovery Outsourcing Market by Region
• 4.2: North American Drug Discovery Outsourcing Market
  • 4.2.1: North American Drug Discovery Outsourcing Market by Drug Type: Small Molecules and Large Molecules
  • 4.2.2: North American Drug Discovery Outsourcing Market by End Use: Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Companies, Academic Institutes, and Others
• 4.3: European Drug Discovery Outsourcing Market
  • 4.3.1: European Drug Discovery Outsourcing Market by Drug Type: Small Molecules and Large Molecules
  • 4.3.2: European Drug Discovery Outsourcing Market by End Use: Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Companies, Academic Institutes, and Others
• 4.4: APAC Drug Discovery Outsourcing Market
  • 4.4.1: APAC Drug Discovery Outsourcing Market by Drug Type: Small Molecules and Large Molecules
  • 4.4.2: APAC Drug Discovery Outsourcing Market by End Use: Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Companies, Academic Institutes, and Others
• 4.5: ROW Drug Discovery Outsourcing Market
  • 4.5.1: ROW Drug Discovery Outsourcing Market by Drug Type: Small Molecules and Large Molecules
  • 4.5.2: ROW Drug Discovery Outsourcing Market by End Use: Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Companies, Academic Institutes, and Others

5. Competitor Analysis

• 5.1: Product Portfolio Analysis
• 5.2: Operational Integration
• 5.3: Porter's Five Forces Analysis

6. Growth Opportunities and Strategic Analysis

• 6.1: Growth Opportunity Analysis
  • 6.1.1: Growth Opportunities for the Global Drug Discovery Outsourcing Market by Drug Type
  • 6.1.2: Growth Opportunities for the Global Drug Discovery Outsourcing Market by Workflow
  • 6.1.3: Growth Opportunities for the Global Drug Discovery Outsourcing Market by Therapeutic Area
  • 6.1.4: Growth Opportunities for the Global Drug Discovery Outsourcing Market by End Use
  • 6.1.5: Growth Opportunities for the Global Drug Discovery Outsourcing Market by Region
• 6.2: Emerging Trends in the Global Drug Discovery Outsourcing Market
• 6.3: Strategic Analysis
  • 6.3.1: New Product Development
  • 6.3.2: Capacity Expansion of the Global Drug Discovery Outsourcing Market
  • 6.3.3: Mergers, Acquisitions, and Joint Ventures in the Global Drug Discovery Outsourcing Market
  • 6.3.4: Certification and Licensing

7. Company Profiles of Leading Players

• 7.1: Albany Molecular Research
• 7.2: EVOTEC
• 7.3: GenScript
• 7.4: Pharmaceutical Product Development
• 7.5: Charles River
• 7.6: WuXi AppTec
• 7.7: Merck & Co
• 7.8: Thermo Fisher Scientific
• 7.9: Dalton Pharma Services
• 7.10: Oncodesign