Drug Discovery Services Market Size, Share, Growth Analysis 2031

Drug Discovery Services Market Size and Forecast (2024 - 2031), By Service Type (Medicinal Chemistry, Biology Services, Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics (DMPK)), By Process (Target Selection, Target Validation, Hit-To-Lead Identification, Lead Optimization), By Drug Type (Small Molecules, Biologics), By Therapeutic Area (Oncology, Neurology, Infectious Diseases, Cardiovascular Diseases, Others), and Geography.

Report Code: HEA0064
Report Format: PDF + PPT + Excel
Report Description

Report Overview:

With USD 11.4 billion in 2022 and USD 29.3 billion by 2031 the global Drug Discovery Services Market is expected to increase at a CAGR of 14.1%. North America's better healthcare system and high R&D expenditure enable it to currently monopolize the market.

Strong market growth for drug discovery services is driven by rising need for new therapies, increasing prevalence of chronic diseases, and technical breakthroughs including artificial intelligence and machine learning in drug discovery processes. Pharmaceutical and biotechnology businesses are outsourcing drug discovery efforts to specialist contract research organizations (CROs) more and more in order to save expenses, obtain specialized knowledge, and accelerate the drug development schedule. This trend is projected to keep propelling market growth during the complete projection period.

 

Market Dynamics:

Market Trend: Integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning in processes of drug development

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) combined into drug development processes is revolutionizing the pharmaceutical industry. These instruments are helping to uncover prospective drug candidates, forecast their properties, and maximize lead molecule by means of large volumes of biological and chemical data analysis. AI-powered systems could save a lot of time and money connected with traditional drug development methods by permitting fast virtual screening of millions of compounds and predicting their efficacy and safety profiles. Apart from internal AI capabilities investments, this trend is driving collaboration between pharmaceutical companies and AI-oriented startups. Adoption of artificial intelligence and machine learning in drug research is expected to fasten and provide more economical and effective drug development procedures, thereby permitting faster launch of new medicines.

 

Market Driver: Rising incidence of chronic diseases and demand for novel therapies

The growing global frequency of chronic diseases like cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and neurological disorders drives most of the drug discovery services industry. As the world population ages and lifestyle-related health issues grow more common, creative and effective treatments are in higher demand. Rising research and development budgets in response to this by pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies have generated demand for particular drug discovery tools. Moreover, the emergence of targeted medicines and precision medicine fuels the ambition for improved drug discovery approaches to identify and offer customized treatments. The demand to satisfy unmet medical needs and the potential high returns on investment in successful drug concepts still drive the growth of the market for drug discovery services across many therapeutic areas.

 

Market Restraint: High costs and hazards related to drug research and development

The essentially costly, time-consuming, and hazardous drug research and development process substantially limits the market for drug discovery services. Given the large portion of this investment done in the early discovery and preclinical stages, the average cost of bringing a new drug to market can exceed billions of dollars. Moreover, the failure rate in drug development is really important; many fascinating molecules fail in clinical trials due of lack of efficacy or safety concerns. This high-risk environment may dissuade certain pharmaceutical companies—especially for rare diseases or diseases with limited patient populations—from heavily investing in medication discovery. Strict legal constraints and the complexity of biological systems pose still more challenges to drug research. Particularly for smaller biotech firms with limited resources, these factors may limit market growth and lead to conservative drug discovery technology expenditure.

 

Segment Analysis:

Biology Services Rules the Market

The area of biology services most in demand in the drug discovery services sector right now is This preponderance can be better understood in light of the growing relevance on focused treatments and the complexity of biological targets. Among the many broad range activities essential to the drug discovery process falling under biology services are target identification and validation, assay development, high-throughput screening, in vitro and in vivo research. The segment's rise is being driven by developments in genomics, proteomics, and other omics technologies—which have improved our understanding of disease processes and potential therapeutic targets. Moreover raising the demand for specialized biology services in medication development are biologics and cell and gene therapies.

 

Regional Outlook:

Leading worldwide market North America's regional analysis of drug discovery services

North America dominates the globe of drug discovery services with the largest market share. Large R&D expenditure, a robust pharmaceutical and biotechnology sector in the area, and a legal framework that supports explain its leadership.  Many of the largest pharmaceutical companies worldwide call North America—especially the United States—home, and a thriving biotech industry calls here home as well. Modern research facilities, large public and private funding for drug research, and a highly qualified staff benefit the area. Moreover, the presence of eminent academic institutions and research centers motivates innovation and teamwork in drug discovery. North America's strong intellectual property protection and streamlined laws inspire even more investment in drug exploration and development. Moreover, the area's early adoption of innovative technologies such artificial intelligence and high-throughput screening in drug development processes has verified its industry leadership. Since pharmaceutical companies continuing outsourcing drug discovery efforts to specialized CROs, North America's market leadership is probably steady over the foreseeable period.

 

Competitive Landscape:

The drug discovery services market is defined by fierce competition and a mix of well-known multinational corporations and specialized niche players. Major pharmaceutical companies, full-service contract research organizations (CROs), and specialist boutique firms are among the competitors vying for market share. To enhance their service offerings, industry players employ important strategies including strategic partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, and advanced technology investments. Companies increasingly value the development of integrated drug discovery platforms integrating artificial intelligence-driven methodologies with in silico technologies and traditional wet lab techniques. The market also shows collaboration between pharma companies and educational institutions to gain creative research and technologies. As the need for outsourced drug development services keeps growing, companies are spreading their global footprint, particularly in underdeveloped areas, to capture fresh chances and give fairly priced solutions to their clients.

 

Major Players:

  • Charles River Laboratories

  • Evotec SE

  • Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings

  • Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.

  • Eurofins Scientific

  • WuXi AppTec

  • Pharmaron

  • GenScript Biotech Corporation

  • Jubilant Biosys Ltd.

  • Syngene International Limited

  • Albany Molecular Research Inc. (AMRI)

  • Domainex Ltd.

Table of Content

1. INTRODUCTION

   1.1. Market Definition

   1.2. Study Scope

   1.3. Currency Conversion

   1.4. Study Period (2022- 2031)

   1.5. Regional Coverage

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

   2.1. Primary Research

   2.2. Secondary Research

   2.3. Company Share Analysis

   2.4. Data Triangulation

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

   3.1. Global Drug Discovery Services Market (2018 – 2022)

   3.2. Global Drug Discovery Services Market (2023 – 2031)

      3.2.1. Market Segment By Service Type (2023 – 2031)

      3.2.2. Market Segment By Process (2023 – 2031)

      3.2.3. Market Segment By Drug Type (2023 – 2031)

      3.2.4. Market Segment By Therapeutic Area (2023 – 2031)

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

   4.1. Market Trends

      4.1.1. Integration of AI and machine learning in drug discovery processes

      4.1.2. Increasing adoption of organ-on-a-chip technology

      4.1.3. Rise of collaborative drug discovery ecosystems

   4.2. Market Drivers

      4.2.1. Rising prevalence of chronic diseases and demand for novel therapeutics

      4.2.2. Growing outsourcing of drug discovery services

      4.2.3. Advancements in genomics and proteomics technologies

   4.3. Market Restraints

      4.3.1. High costs and risks associated with drug discovery and development

      4.3.2. Stringent regulatory requirements

   4.4. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

      4.4.1. Threat of New Entrants

      4.4.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers

      4.4.3. Bargaining Power of Suppliers

      4.4.4. Threat of Substitute Products

      4.4.5. Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

   4.5. Supply Chain Analysis

   4.6. Pricing Analysis

   4.7. Regulatory Analysis

   4.8. Pipeline Analysis

5. BY SERVICE TYPE (MARKET VALUE (US$ MILLION) – 2022-2031*)

   5.1. Medicinal Chemistry

   5.2. Biology Services

   5.3. Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics (DMPK)

6. BY PROCESS

   6.1. Target Selection

   6.2. Target Validation

   6.3. Hit-To-Lead Identification

   6.4. Lead Optimization

7. BY DRUG TYPE

   7.1. Small Molecules

   7.2. Biologics

8. BY THERAPEUTIC AREA

   8.1. Oncology

   8.2. Neurology

   8.3. Infectious Diseases

   8.4. Cardiovascular Diseases

   8.5. Others

9. GEOGRAPHY

   9.1. North America

      9.1.1. United States

      9.1.2. Canada

      9.1.3. Mexico

   9.2. South America

      9.2.1. Brazil

      9.2.2. Argentina

      9.2.3. Rest of South America

   9.3. Europe

      9.3.1. Germany

      9.3.2. United Kingdom 

      9.3.3. France

      9.3.4. Italy

      9.3.5. Spain

      9.3.6. Russia

      9.3.7. Rest of Europe

   9.4. Asia-Pacific

      9.4.1. China

      9.4.2. Japan

      9.4.3. India

      9.4.4. Australia

      9.4.5. South Korea

      9.4.6. Rest of Asia-Pacific

   9.5. Middle-East

      9.5.1. UAE

      9.5.2. Saudi Arabia

      9.5.3. Turkey

      9.5.4. Rest of Middle East

   9.6. Africa

      9.6.1. South Africa

      9.6.2. Egypt

      9.6.3. Rest of Africa

10. COMPETITVE LANDCAPE

    10.1. Key Developments

    10.2. Company Market Share Analysis

    10.3. Product Benchmarking

11. SWOT ANALYSIS

12. COMPANY PROFILES

    12.1. Charles River Laboratories

    12.2. Evotec SE

    12.3. Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings

    12.4. Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.

    12.5. Eurofins Scientific

    12.6. WuXi AppTec

    12.7. Pharmaron

    12.8. GenScript Biotech Corporation

    12.9. Jubilant Biosys Ltd.

    12.10. Syngene International Limited

    12.11. Albany Molecular Research Inc. (AMRI)

    12.12. Domainex Ltd. (*LIST NOT EXHAUSTIVE)

13. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES

Scope of the Report

Drug Discovery Services Market Segmentation:

By Service Type:

  • Medicinal Chemistry

  • Biology Services

  • Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics (DMPK)

By Process:

  • Target Selection

  • Target Validation

  • Hit-To-Lead Identification

  • Lead Optimization

By Drug Type:

  • Small Molecules

  • Biologics

By Therapeutic Area:

  • Oncology

  • Neurology

  • Infectious Diseases

  • Cardiovascular Diseases

  • Others

By Region:

  • North America

  • Europe

  • Asia-Pacific

  • Latin America

  • Middle East & Africa

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