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Biotechnology / Pharmaceutical Services Outsourcing - Global Strategic Business Report

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  • 196 Pages
  • February 2025
  • Region: Global
  • Global Industry Analysts, Inc
  • ID: 5141470
The global market for Biotechnology / Pharmaceutical Services Outsourcing was valued at USD 74.2 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 102.2 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.5% from 2024 to 2030. This comprehensive report provides an in-depth analysis of market trends, drivers, and forecasts, helping you make informed business decisions.

Global Biotechnology / Pharmaceutical Services Outsourcing Market - Key Trends & Drivers Summarized

How Is the Outsourcing Market Transforming Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals?

The biotechnology and pharmaceutical services outsourcing market is transforming rapidly, driven by the increasing need for cost reduction, accelerated drug development timelines, and access to specialized expertise. Outsourcing services such as contract research (CRO), contract manufacturing (CMO), and regulatory consulting allow companies to focus on core competencies while leveraging external resources for R&D, clinical trials, and production. This trend is particularly beneficial for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that lack the infrastructure to conduct end-to-end drug development in-house.

What Role Does Innovation Play in Pharmaceutical Outsourcing?

Innovation plays a critical role in pharmaceutical outsourcing, as service providers continuously adopt advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and cloud computing to optimize processes and reduce time-to-market. AI-driven platforms are revolutionizing drug discovery and development by analyzing complex biological data, while cloud-based solutions facilitate seamless collaboration between pharmaceutical companies and service providers. Additionally, the integration of digital tools in clinical trials is enhancing patient recruitment, monitoring, and data management, thus improving efficiency and accuracy.

How Are Regulatory Changes Impacting the Pharmaceutical Services Outsourcing Market?

Regulatory changes are significantly impacting the pharmaceutical services outsourcing market, as companies must navigate increasingly complex global regulations for drug approval and compliance. Outsourcing partners with strong regulatory expertise are in high demand to manage submissions, audits, and compliance requirements across multiple markets. The globalization of clinical trials and manufacturing has heightened the need for localized knowledge, compelling pharmaceutical companies to rely on outsourcing firms that can provide tailored regulatory strategies for different regions, including emerging markets.

What Factors Are Driving the Growth in the Biotechnology / Pharmaceutical Services Outsourcing Market?

The growth in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical services outsourcing market is driven by several factors, including the rising demand for cost-efficient drug development processes, technological advancements in research and manufacturing, and the need for expertise in navigating complex regulatory landscapes. Increasing R&D activities, the proliferation of biologics and biosimilars, and the trend toward personalized medicine are further propelling market growth. As pharmaceutical companies focus on core capabilities and innovation, the demand for specialized outsourcing partners to handle clinical trials, manufacturing, and regulatory affairs continues to grow.

Report Scope

The report analyzes the Biotechnology / Pharmaceutical Services Outsourcing market, presented in terms of market value (USD Thousand). The analysis covers the key segments and geographic regions outlined below.

Segments

Service (Consulting Services, Regulatory Affairs Services, Auditing & Assessment, Product Design & Development, Product Testing & Validation, Product Maintenance, Training & Education, Other Services); End-Use (Pharma, Biotech).

Geographic Regions/Countries

World; United States; Canada; Japan; China; Europe (France; Germany; Italy; United Kingdom; Spain; Russia; and Rest of Europe); Asia-Pacific (Australia; India; South Korea; and Rest of Asia-Pacific); Latin America (Argentina; Brazil; Mexico; and Rest of Latin America); Middle East (Iran; Israel; Saudi Arabia; United Arab Emirates; and Rest of Middle East); and Africa.

Key Insights:

  • Market Growth: Understand the significant growth trajectory of the Consulting Services segment, which is expected to reach $20.9 Billion by 2030 with a CAGR of a 5.4%. The Regulatory Affairs Services segment is also set to grow at 6.3% CAGR over the analysis period.
  • Regional Analysis: Gain insights into the U.S. market, valued at $19.7 Billion in 2024, and China, forecasted to grow at an impressive 8.8% CAGR to reach $22.7 Billion by 2030. Discover growth trends in other key regions, including Japan, Canada, Germany, and the Asia-Pacific.

Report Features:

  • Comprehensive Market Data: Independent analysis of annual sales and market forecasts in USD from 2024 to 2030.
  • In-Depth Regional Analysis: Detailed insights into key markets, including the U.S., China, Japan, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa.
  • Company Profiles: Coverage of major players such as ABmas, Acuitas Therapeutics, Advanced Rx Management, AmerisourceBergen Corporation, Aquaconeer and more.
  • Complimentary Updates: Receive free report updates for one year to keep you informed of the latest market developments.

Why You Should Buy This Report:

  • Detailed Market Analysis: Access a thorough analysis of the Global Biotechnology / Pharmaceutical Services Outsourcing Market, covering all major geographic regions and market segments.
  • Competitive Insights: Get an overview of the competitive landscape, including the market presence of major players across different geographies.
  • Future Trends and Drivers: Understand the key trends and drivers shaping the future of the Global Biotechnology / Pharmaceutical Services Outsourcing Market.
  • Actionable Insights: Benefit from actionable insights that can help you identify new revenue opportunities and make strategic business decisions.

Key Questions Answered:

  • How is the Global Biotechnology / Pharmaceutical Services Outsourcing Market expected to evolve by 2030?
  • What are the main drivers and restraints affecting the market?
  • Which market segments will grow the most over the forecast period?
  • How will market shares for different regions and segments change by 2030?
  • Who are the leading players in the market, and what are their prospects?

Some of the 46 major companies featured in this Biotechnology / Pharmaceutical Services Outsourcing market report include:

  • ABmas
  • Acuitas Therapeutics
  • Advanced Rx Management
  • AmerisourceBergen Corporation
  • Aquaconeer
  • Archbow Consulting
  • Aummune
  • Avara Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.
  • Avior Bio, Inc.
  • Bionostra

Table of Contents

I. METHODOLOGYII. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. MARKET OVERVIEW
  • Influencer Market Insights
  • World Market Trajectories
  • Impact of COVID-19 and a Looming Global Recession
  • Biotechnology / Pharmaceutical Services Outsourcing - Global Key Competitors Percentage Market Share in 2025 (E)
  • Competitive Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial for Players Worldwide in 2025 (E)
2. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS
3. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS
  • Increasing R&D Expenditure by Pharmaceutical Companies Driving Outsourcing Demand
  • Rising Focus on Cost Reduction and Efficiency Enhancement in Drug Development
  • Growth in Biopharmaceutical Production and Demand for Specialized Services
  • Technological Advancements in Drug Discovery, Development, and Manufacturing Processes
  • Expansion of Clinical Trials and Need for Regulatory Compliance Boosting CRO Market
  • Emergence of New Biologics and Biosimilars Creating Opportunities for CDMOs
  • Impact of Globalization and Strategic Partnerships on Outsourcing Market Dynamics
  • Increasing Complexity of Drug Molecules and Focus on Niche Therapeutics Driving Outsourcing
  • Adoption of Digital and Data-driven Solutions in Pharmaceutical Services Outsourcing
4. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
  • Table 1: World Biotechnology / Pharmaceutical Services Outsourcing Market Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2030
  • Table 2: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Biotechnology / Pharmaceutical Services Outsourcing by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 3: World Historic Review for Biotechnology / Pharmaceutical Services Outsourcing by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • Table 4: World 15-Year Perspective for Biotechnology / Pharmaceutical Services Outsourcing by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • Table 5: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Consulting Services by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 6: World Historic Review for Consulting Services by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • Table 7: World 15-Year Perspective for Consulting Services by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • Table 8: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Regulatory Affairs Services by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 9: World Historic Review for Regulatory Affairs Services by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • Table 10: World 15-Year Perspective for Regulatory Affairs Services by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • Table 11: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Auditing & Assessment by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 12: World Historic Review for Auditing & Assessment by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • Table 13: World 15-Year Perspective for Auditing & Assessment by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • Table 14: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Product Design & Development by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 15: World Historic Review for Product Design & Development by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • Table 16: World 15-Year Perspective for Product Design & Development by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • Table 17: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Product Testing & Validation by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 18: World Historic Review for Product Testing & Validation by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • Table 19: World 15-Year Perspective for Product Testing & Validation by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • Table 20: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Product Maintenance by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 21: World Historic Review for Product Maintenance by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • Table 22: World 15-Year Perspective for Product Maintenance by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • Table 23: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Training & Education by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 24: World Historic Review for Training & Education by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • Table 25: World 15-Year Perspective for Training & Education by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • Table 26: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other Services by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 27: World Historic Review for Other Services by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • Table 28: World 15-Year Perspective for Other Services by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • Table 29: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Pharma by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 30: World Historic Review for Pharma by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • Table 31: World 15-Year Perspective for Pharma by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • Table 32: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Biotech by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 33: World Historic Review for Biotech by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • Table 34: World 15-Year Perspective for Biotech by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
III. MARKET ANALYSIS
UNITED STATES
  • Biotechnology / Pharmaceutical Services Outsourcing Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United States for 2025 (E)
CANADA
JAPAN
  • Biotechnology / Pharmaceutical Services Outsourcing Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Japan for 2025 (E)
CHINA
  • Biotechnology / Pharmaceutical Services Outsourcing Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in China for 2025 (E)
EUROPE
  • Biotechnology / Pharmaceutical Services Outsourcing Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Europe for 2025 (E)
FRANCE
  • Biotechnology / Pharmaceutical Services Outsourcing Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in France for 2025 (E)
GERMANY
  • Biotechnology / Pharmaceutical Services Outsourcing Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Germany for 2025 (E)
ITALY
UNITED KINGDOM
  • Biotechnology / Pharmaceutical Services Outsourcing Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United Kingdom for 2025 (E)
SPAINRUSSIAREST OF EUROPE
ASIA-PACIFIC
  • Biotechnology / Pharmaceutical Services Outsourcing Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Asia-Pacific for 2025 (E)
AUSTRALIA
  • Biotechnology / Pharmaceutical Services Outsourcing Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Australia for 2025 (E)
INDIA
  • Biotechnology / Pharmaceutical Services Outsourcing Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in India for 2025 (E)
SOUTH KOREAREST OF ASIA-PACIFIC
LATIN AMERICA
  • Biotechnology / Pharmaceutical Services Outsourcing Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Latin America for 2025 (E)
ARGENTINABRAZILMEXICOREST OF LATIN AMERICA
MIDDLE EAST
  • Biotechnology / Pharmaceutical Services Outsourcing Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Middle East for 2025 (E)
IRANISRAELSAUDI ARABIAUNITED ARAB EMIRATESREST OF MIDDLE EAST
AFRICA
  • Biotechnology / Pharmaceutical Services Outsourcing Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Africa for 2025 (E)
IV. COMPETITION

Companies Mentioned (Partial List)

A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:

  • ABmas
  • Acuitas Therapeutics
  • Advanced Rx Management
  • AmerisourceBergen Corporation
  • Aquaconeer
  • Archbow Consulting
  • Aummune
  • Avara Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.
  • Avior Bio, Inc.
  • Bionostra

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