U.S. Large Molecule Drug Discovery Outsourcing Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Workflow (Target Identification & Screening), By Service, By Therapeutics Area (Ophthalmology, Hematology), By End-use, And Segment Forecasts, 2025 - 2033
The U.S. large molecule drug discovery outsourcing market size was estimated at USD 968.60 million in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 9.20% from 2025 to 2033. The market is experiencing robust growth, driven by the accelerating shift in the pharmaceutical industry towards innovative biologics and expanding pipeline biologics. Besides, large molecules, including monoclonal antibodies, bispecific, fusion proteins, and antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), continue to witness rising demand to treat various diseases, including cancer, autoimmune disorders, and chronic conditions.
In the U.S., pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies are increasingly turning to contract research organizations (CROs) to accelerate the discovery process, lower costs, and gain access to specialized technologies. These outsourcing partnerships provide various services, including lead identification, candidate optimization, biology services, and preclinical development, with a shift toward integrated, platform-based outsourcing models. Moreover, rising demand for biologics, particularly next-generation formats such as fusion proteins and engineered antibodies, has led companies to outsource discovery tasks to reduce cycle times and manage complexity.
Outsourcing the company's focus on precision screening, target biology, and in vitro functional analysis enhances molecular optimization and early manufacturability assessments. The rise of niche therapeutic areas, such as rare diseases and personalized immunotherapies, further increases the need for highly customized discovery solutions. Besides, integrated outsourcing models that combine discovery, preclinical, and early development activities through a single partner network are expected to drive the market over the estimated period. With a focus on technological advancements in the U.S., including AI-driven target discovery, microfluidics-based screening, cryo-electron microscopy, and cloud-native platforms, outsourcing for extensive molecule drug discovery is becoming a strategic enabler of biologic drug discovery across diverse development programs, which further supports the market growth.
U.S. Large Molecule Drug Discovery Outsourcing Market Report Segmentation
This report forecasts revenue growth at the country level and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2021 to 2033. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the U.S. large molecule drug discovery outsourcing market report based on workflow, service, therapeutics area, and end-use:
Workflow Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
Target Identification & Screening
Target Validation & Functional Informatics
Lead Identification & Candidate Optimization
Preclinical Development
Others
Service Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
Chemistry Services
Biology Services
Therapeutics Area Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
Respiratory system
Pain and Anesthesia
Oncology
Ophthalmology
Hematology
End-use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology companies
Academic Institutes
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Research Methodology and Scope
1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
1.2. Market Definitions
1.3. Research Methodology
1.4. Information Procurement
1.4.1. Purchased Database
1.4.2. GVR's Internal Database
1.4.3. Secondary Sources
1.4.4. Primary Research
1.5. Information Or Data Analysis
1.5.1. Data Analysis Models
1.6. Market Formulation & Validation
1.7. Model Details
1.7.1. Commodity Flow Analysis
1.7.2. Parent Market Analysis
1.8. List Of Secondary Sources
1.9. List Of Abbreviations
1.10. Objectives
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
2.1. Market Outlook
2.2. Segment Outlook
2.3. Competitive Insights
Chapter 3. U.S. Large Molecule Drug Discovery Outsourcing Market Variables, Trends & Scope
3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
3.1.1. Parent Market Outlook
3.1.2. Related/Ancillary Market Outlook
3.2. Market Dynamics
3.2.1. Market Driver Analysis
3.2.2. Market Restraint Analysis
3.3. Technology Landscape
3.4. Pricing Model Analysis
3.5. Market Analysis Tools
3.5.1. Porter's Five Force Analysis
3.5.2. PESTEL by SWOT Analysis
Chapter 4. U.S. Large Molecule Drug Discovery Outsourcing Market: Workflow Estimates & Trend Analysis
4.1. U.S. Large Molecule Drug Discovery Outsourcing Market, By Workflow: Segment Dashboard
4.2. U.S. Large Molecule Drug Discovery Outsourcing Market, By Workflow: Movement Analysis
4.3. U.S. Large Molecule Drug Discovery Outsourcing Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Workflow, 2021-2033 (USD Million)