Global Drug Discovery Outsourcing Market Size & Outlook

The drug discovery outsourcing industry worldwide is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 6,262.7 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 7.4% is expected of the worldwide drug discovery outsourcing industry from 2023 to 2030.
Revenue, 2022 (US$M)
$3,545.8
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$6,262.7
CAGR, 2023 - 2030
7.4%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global drug discovery outsourcing market highlights

  • The global drug discovery outsourcing market generated a revenue of USD 3,545.8 million in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 6,262.7 million by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2023 - 2030) of 7.4% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, lead identification & candidate optimization accounted for a revenue of USD 1,153.3 million in 2022.
  • Other Associated Workflow is the most lucrative workflow segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, North America was the largest revenue generating market in 2022.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2023 to 2030.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2022USD 3,545.8 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 6,262.7 million
Growth rate7.4% (CAGR from 2022 to 2030)
Largest segmentLead identification & candidate optimization
Fastest growing segmentOther Associated Workflow
Historical data covered2018 - 2021
Base year for estimation2022
Forecast period covered2023 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationTarget Identification & Screening, Target Validation & Functional Informatics, Lead Identification & Candidate Optimization, Preclinical Development, Other Associated Workflow

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 35.5% of the global drug discovery outsourcing market in 2022.
  • By country, the U.S. is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • By country, U.S. is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 1,668.3 million by 2030.

No credit card required*

Horizon in a snapshot

  • 30K+ Global Market Reports
  • 120K+ Country Reports
  • 1.2M+ Market Statistics
  • 200K+ Company Profiles
  • Industry insights and more

Drug Discovery Outsourcing Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website

Global drug discovery outsourcing market outlook

The databook is designed to serve as a comprehensive guide to navigating this sector. The databook focuses on market statistics denoted in the form of revenue and y-o-y growth and CAGR across the globe and regions. A detailed competitive and opportunity analyses related to drug discovery outsourcing market will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.


Lead identification & candidate optimization was the largest segment with a revenue share of 32.53% in 2022. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global drug discovery outsourcing market based on target identification & screening, target validation & functional informatics, lead identification & candidate optimization, preclinical development, other associated workflow covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


  • Global Drug Discovery Outsourcing Workflow Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Target Identification & Screening
    • Target Validation & Functional Informatics
    • Lead Identification & Candidate Optimization
    • Preclinical Development
    • Other Associated Workflow
  • Global Drug Discovery Outsourcing Therapeutic Area Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Respiratory System
    • Pain and Anesthesia
    • Oncology
    • Ophthalmology
    • Hematology
    • Cardiovascular
    • Endocrine
    • Gastrointestinal
    • Immunomodulation
    • Anti-Infective
    • Central Nervous System
    • Dermatology
    • Genitourinary System
  • Global Drug Discovery Outsourcing Drug Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Small Molecules
    • Large Molecules (Biopharmaceuticals)

Reasons to subscribe to Global drug discovery outsourcing market databook:

  • Access to comprehensive data: Horizon Databook provides over 1 million market statistics and 20,000+ reports, offering extensive coverage across various industries and regions.
  • Informed decision making: Subscribers gain insights into market trends, customer preferences, and competitor strategies, empowering informed business decisions.
  • Cost-Effective solution: It's recognized as the world's most cost-effective market research database, offering high ROI through its vast repository of data and reports.
  • Customizable reports: Tailored reports and analytics allow companies to drill down into specific markets, demographics, or product segments, adapting to unique business needs.
  • Strategic advantage: By staying updated with the latest market intelligence, companies can stay ahead of competitors, anticipate industry shifts, and capitalize on emerging opportunities.

Target buyers of Global drug discovery outsourcing market databook

  • Our clientele includes a mix of drug discovery outsourcing market companies, investment firms, advisory firms & academic institutions.
  • 30% of our revenue is generated working with investment firms and helping them identify viable opportunity areas.
  • Approximately 65% of our revenue is generated working with competitive intelligence & market intelligence teams of market participants (manufacturers, service providers, etc.).
  • The rest of the revenue is generated working with academic and research not-for-profit institutes. We do our bit of pro-bono by working with these institutions at subsidized rates.

Horizon Databook provides a detailed overview of global-level data and insights on the Global drug discovery outsourcing market , including forecasts for subscribers. This global databook contains high-level insights into Global drug discovery outsourcing market from 2018 to 2030, including revenue numbers, major trends, and company profiles.

Partial client list

  • logo

Global drug discovery outsourcing market outlook size, by region, 2018-2030 (US$M)

Top 10 countries: Drug discovery outsourcing market size, 2022 (US$M)

Global drug discovery outsourcing market share, by workflow, 2022 & 2030 (%, US$M)

Drug discovery outsourcing market: Opportunity assessment by country

Global drug discovery outsourcing market, by region, 2022 (US$M)

Global drug discovery outsourcing market outlook size, by region, 2018-2030 (US$M)

Sign up - it's easy, and free!

Sign up and get instant basic access to databook, upgrade
when ready, or enjoy our free plan indefinitely.

Explore all plans

Included in Horizon account

  • 30K+ Global Market Reports
  • 120K+ Country Reports
  • 1.2M+ Market Statistics
  • 200K+ Company Profiles
  • Industry insights and more