U.S. Cell & Gene Therapy Contract Research Organizations Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Type (Drug Discovery, Preclinical, Clinical), By Service, By Indication, By Modality, And Segment Forecasts, 2025 - 2033
The U.S. cell & gene therapy contract research organizations market size was estimated at USD 2.09 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 4.86 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 9.91% from 2025 to 2033. The growth of the market is due to growing complexity of cell- and gene-based therapeutics, rising clinical trial volume in CGT, increased outsourcing by biotech firms, regulatory complexity, among others.
The market is being driven by growing collaboration among scientific innovation, regulatory changes, and evolving sponsor needs. A growing number of advanced therapies-including autologous cell therapies, gene editing interventions, and in vivo viral vector-based treatments-are reaching investigational and clinical stages, often requiring highly tailored preclinical and clinical development programs. Most small-to-midsize biotech firms lack the internal infrastructure to navigate the complex clinical, regulatory, and bioanalytical demands of such therapies, especially those targeting rare or ultra-rare conditions. This gap fuels demand for CROs with niche expertise in translational biology, GMP-compliant sample management, and immunogenicity testing.
Furthermore, an increase in strategic outsourcing models, where sponsors form integrated partnerships with CROs to reduce fixed operational costs and increase scalability, is also one of the factors driving the market growth. The high logistical and patient-specific complexity of therapies such as CAR-T or AAV-based interventions necessitates deep coordination between trial sponsors, clinical sites, and regulatory bodies, prompting sponsors to engage CROs that bring both scientific depth and operational agility. The expansion of academic-industry partnerships, government initiatives supporting rare disease trials, and growing venture capital inflows into cell and gene therapy startups further amplify CRO demand.
U.S. Cell & Gene Therapy Contract Research Organizations Market Report Segmentation
This report forecasts revenue growth at 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. cell & gene therapy contract research organizations market report based on type, phase, service, indication, and modality:
Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
Drug Discovery
Target Validation
Lead Identification
Lead Optimization
Preclinical
Clinical
Phase I
Phase II
Phase III
Phase IV
Service Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
Project & Clinical Trial Management
Regulatory Strategy
Data Management & Medical Writing
Clinical Monitoring
Quality Management / GMP Compliance
Biostatistics & Safety Monitoring
Patient & Site Recruitment
Technology Transfer
Others
Indication Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
Oncology
CNS Disorders
Infectious Diseases
Immunological Disorders
Cardiovascular Diseases
Respiratory Diseases
Diabetes
Ophthalmology
Pain Management
Others
Modality Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
Cell-Based Therapies
Gene Therapies
Gene-Modified Cell Therapies
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
1.1. Market Segmentation and 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 (Model 1)
1.7.2. Value chain based analysis (Model 2)
1.7.3. Multivariate Analysis (Model 3)
1.8. List of Secondary Sources
1.9. List of Primary Sources
1.10. Objectives
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
2.1. Market Outlook
2.2. Segment Snapshot
2.3. Competitive Landscape Snapshot
Chapter 3. U.S. Cell & Gene Therapy Contract Research Organizations Market: Variables, Trends, & Scope
3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
3.1.1. Parent Market Outlook
3.1.2. Ancillary Market Outlook
3.2. U.S. Cell & Gene Therapy Contract Research Organizations Market Dynamics
3.2.1. Market Driver Impact Analysis
3.2.2. Market Restraint Analysis
3.3. Technological Landscape
3.4. Pricing Model Analysis
3.5. U.S. Cell & Gene Therapy Contract Research Organizations Market: Analysis Tools
3.5.1. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
3.5.2. PESTEL Analysis
Chapter 4. U.S. Cell & Gene Therapy Contract Research Organizations Market: Type Estimates & Trend Analysis
4.1. Segment Dashboard
4.2. U.S. Cell & Gene Therapy Contract Research Organizations Market Type Movement Analysis
4.3. U.S. Cell & Gene Therapy Contract Research Organizations Market Size & Trend Analysis, by Type, 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
4.4. Drug Discovery
4.4.1. Drug Discovery Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD million)