Cancer Immunotherapy Drug Discovery Outsourcing Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Drug Type, By Service Type, by Cancer Type, By Region & Competition, 2020-2030F

Description

Global Cancer Immunotherapy Drug Discovery Outsourcing Market was valued at USD 1.29 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 2.14 billion by 2030 with a CAGR of 8.80% during the forecast period. Cancer Immunotherapy Drug Discovery Outsourcing is a specialized service model within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry. It involves the outsourcing of various aspects of the drug discovery and development process for cancer immunotherapies to external service providers, often known as Contract Research Organizations (CROs) or Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations (CDMOs). This outsourcing model is designed to accelerate the development of innovative cancer immunotherapies while allowing pharmaceutical companies to leverage external expertise, infrastructure, and resources. The drug discovery process for cancer immunotherapies typically involves several stages, including target identification, preclinical research, clinical trial management, and regulatory approval. Outsourcing can cover various aspects of these stages. Sharing risks with outsourcing partners is a common strategy in the pharmaceutical industry. By partnering with external experts, companies can mitigate scientific and financial risks. The rapid development and success of immunotherapy approaches, such as immune checkpoint inhibitors, CAR-T cell therapies, and monoclonal antibodies, have driven significant interest and investment in the field. The shift toward personalized medicine has led to a focus on identifying specific biomarkers and genetic targets for individual patients. This necessitates outsourcing services for biomarker discovery and drug development. Patients are becoming more aware of immunotherapy as a viable cancer treatment option, and they often seek out these therapies. This increased patient demand drives pharmaceutical companies to invest in immunotherapy drug discovery. As research uncovers new insights into the genetic and molecular mechanisms of cancer, the focus on developing immunotherapies for a broader range of cancer types, including rare cancers, has increased. Outsourcing certain aspects of drug discovery, such as target identification, preclinical research, and clinical trial management, helps pharmaceutical companies reduce research and development costs and allocate resources more efficiently.

Market Overview
Forecast Period	2026-2030
Market Size 2024	USD 1.29 Billion
Market Size 2030	USD 2.14 Billion
CAGR 2025-2030	8.80%
Fastest Growing Segment	Target Identification and Validation
Largest Market	North America

Key Market Drivers

Increasing Patient Demand and Awareness

Patients today have greater access to information about cancer treatment options, including immunotherapy, through the internet, social media, and patient advocacy groups. This increased awareness leads patients to seek out the latest and most promising therapies. Many patients with cancer are seeking innovative and more effective treatments, especially when traditional therapies have not yielded satisfactory results or are associated with significant side effects. Immunotherapies represent a promising and less toxic approach. Awareness about the concept of personalized medicine has grown. Patients are increasingly aware that cancer immunotherapies can be tailored to their specific genetic and molecular profiles, making them more effective and less likely to cause adverse effects. Patients are more willing to participate in clinical trials, as they recognize the potential benefits of receiving cutting-edge treatments. Clinical trials often rely on outsourcing services for various aspects, including patient recruitment and data management. Patient advocacy groups and organizations dedicated to specific types of cancer actively promote awareness about the latest treatments, including immunotherapies. They often collaborate with researchers and pharmaceutical companies, indirectly contributing to the growth of outsourcing services. As patients become more informed, they engage in discussions with their healthcare providers about treatment options, including immunotherapy. This dialogue drives interest in these therapies and encourages healthcare professionals to explore outsourcing for the latest treatments.

Key Market Challenges

Quality Control and Standardization

The drug discovery process for cancer immunotherapies is complex and continually evolving. Ensuring consistent quality and standards across different stages of this process, from target identification to clinical trials, is a significant challenge. Outsourcing projects often involve multiple sites, including research organizations, pharmaceutical companies, and contract research organizations (CROs). Coordinating and maintaining quality standards across these different entities can be challenging. Immunotherapy research and development employ a wide range of technologies and techniques, from genomics to cell-based assays. Standardizing procedures and ensuring quality across these diverse methods is essential. Quality control extends to data management and integration. Diverse data sources, such as genomics data, clinical trial data, and patient records, need to be standardized and integrated for comprehensive analysis.

Key Market Trends

Increasing Research in Checkpoint Inhibitors

Checkpoint inhibitors, such as PD-1 and PD-L1 inhibitors, have demonstrated substantial clinical success in the treatment of various cancers, including melanoma, lung cancer, and more. This success has driven increased research and development in this area. Research is ongoing to explore the use of checkpoint inhibitors for a broader range of cancer types and stages. This expansion of indications requires extensive outsourcing services for clinical trial management and patient recruitment. Researchers are investigating combinations of checkpoint inhibitors with other immunotherapies, chemotherapy, targeted therapies, and radiation therapy. This approach requires extensive research and outsourcing support. Identifying predictive and prognostic biomarkers to guide the use of checkpoint inhibitors is a key focus of research. Outsourcing services play a critical role in biomarker discovery. The trend toward personalized medicine in cancer treatment emphasizes the need to identify which patients are most likely to benefit from checkpoint inhibitors. Outsourcing services contribute to this patient-centric approach.

Key Market Players

Covance, Inc.
Horizon Discovery Group PLC
Crown Bioscience, Inc.
Promega Corporation
HD Biosciences Co., Ltd.
BPS Bioscience, Inc.
Genscript Biotech Corporation
DiscoverX Corporation
Celentyx Ltd.
ImmunXperts SA

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global Cancer Immunotherapy Drug Discovery Outsourcing Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Cancer Immunotherapy Drug Discovery Outsourcing Market, By Service Type:

Target Identification and Validation
Lead Screening and Characterization
Cell-based Assays

Cancer Immunotherapy Drug Discovery Outsourcing Market, By Drug Type:

Monoclonal Antibodies
Immunomodulators
Cancer Vaccines and Oncolytic Viral Therapy
others

Cancer Immunotherapy Drug Discovery Outsourcing Market, By Cancer Type:

Lung
Breast
Colorectal
Melanoma
Prostate
Others

Cancer Immunotherapy Drug Discovery Outsourcing Market, By region:

North America
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
Asia-Pacific
- China
- India
- South Korea
- Australia
- Japan
Europe
- Germany
- France
- United Kingdom
- Spain
- Italy
South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Colombia
Middle East & Africa
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Cancer Immunotherapy Drug Discovery Outsourcing Market.

Available Customizations:

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1. Product Overview

1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Market
- 1.2.1. Markets Covered
- 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
- 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Key Industry Partners
2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
2.5. Forecasting Methodology
2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends

4. Voice of Customer

5. Global Cancer Immunotherapy Drug Discovery Outsourcing Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Drug Type (Monoclonal Antibodies, Immunomodulators, Cancer Vaccines and Oncolytic Viral Therapy, others)
- 5.2.2. By Service Type (Target Identification and Validation, Lead Screening and Characterization, Cell-based Assays)
- 5.2.3. By Cancer Type (Lung, Breast, Colorectal, Melanoma, Prostate, Others)
- 5.2.4. By Region
- 5.2.5. By Company (2024)
5.3. Market Map

6. Asia Pacific Cancer Immunotherapy Drug Discovery Outsourcing Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Drug Type
- 6.2.2. By Service Type
- 6.2.3. By Cancer Type
- 6.2.4. By Country
6.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. China Cancer Immunotherapy Drug Discovery Outsourcing Market Outlook
  - 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.2.1. By Drug Type
    - 6.3.1.2.2. By Service Type
    - 6.3.1.2.3. By Cancer Type
- 6.3.2. India Cancer Immunotherapy Drug Discovery Outsourcing Market Outlook
  - 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.2.1. By Drug Type
    - 6.3.2.2.2. By Service Type
    - 6.3.2.2.3. By Cancer Type
- 6.3.3. Australia Cancer Immunotherapy Drug Discovery Outsourcing Market Outlook
  - 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.2.1. By Drug Type
    - 6.3.3.2.2. By Service Type
    - 6.3.3.2.3. By Cancer Type
- 6.3.4. Japan Cancer Immunotherapy Drug Discovery Outsourcing Market Outlook
  - 6.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.4.2.1. By Drug Type
    - 6.3.4.2.2. By Service Type
    - 6.3.4.2.3. By Cancer Type
- 6.3.5. South Korea Cancer Immunotherapy Drug Discovery Outsourcing Market Outlook
  - 6.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.5.2.1. By Drug Type
    - 6.3.5.2.2. By Service Type
    - 6.3.5.2.3. By Cancer Type

7. Europe Cancer Immunotherapy Drug Discovery Outsourcing Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Drug Type
- 7.2.2. By Service Type
- 7.2.3. By Cancer Type
- 7.2.4. By Country
7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. France Cancer Immunotherapy Drug Discovery Outsourcing Market Outlook
  - 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.2.1. By Drug Type
    - 7.3.1.2.2. By Service Type
    - 7.3.1.2.3. By Cancer Type
- 7.3.2. Germany Cancer Immunotherapy Drug Discovery Outsourcing Market Outlook
  - 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.2.1. By Drug Type
    - 7.3.2.2.2. By Service Type
    - 7.3.2.2.3. By Cancer Type
- 7.3.3. Spain Cancer Immunotherapy Drug Discovery Outsourcing Market Outlook
  - 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.2.1. By Drug Type
    - 7.3.3.2.2. By Service Type
    - 7.3.3.2.3. By Cancer Type
- 7.3.4. Italy Cancer Immunotherapy Drug Discovery Outsourcing Market Outlook
  - 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.2.1. By Drug Type
    - 7.3.4.2.2. By Service Type
    - 7.3.4.2.3. By Cancer Type
- 7.3.5. United Kingdom Cancer Immunotherapy Drug Discovery Outsourcing Market Outlook
  - 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.2.1. By Drug Type
    - 7.3.5.2.2. By Service Type
    - 7.3.5.2.3. By Cancer Type

8. North America Cancer Immunotherapy Drug Discovery Outsourcing Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Drug Type
- 8.2.2. By Service Type
- 8.2.3. By Cancer Type
- 8.2.4. By Country
8.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. United States Cancer Immunotherapy Drug Discovery Outsourcing Market Outlook
  - 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.2.1. By Drug Type
    - 8.3.1.2.2. By Service Type
    - 8.3.1.2.3. By Cancer Type
- 8.3.2. Mexico Cancer Immunotherapy Drug Discovery Outsourcing Market Outlook
  - 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.2.1. By Drug Type
    - 8.3.2.2.2. By Service Type
    - 8.3.2.2.3. By Cancer Type
- 8.3.3. Canada Cancer Immunotherapy Drug Discovery Outsourcing Market Outlook
  - 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.2.1. By Drug Type
    - 8.3.3.2.2. By Service Type
    - 8.3.3.2.3. By Cancer Type

9. South America Cancer Immunotherapy Drug Discovery Outsourcing Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Drug Type
- 9.2.2. By Service Type
- 9.2.3. By Cancer Type
- 9.2.4. By Country
9.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Brazil Cancer Immunotherapy Drug Discovery Outsourcing Market Outlook
  - 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.2.1. By Drug Type
    - 9.3.1.2.2. By Service Type
    - 9.3.1.2.3. By Cancer Type
- 9.3.2. Argentina Cancer Immunotherapy Drug Discovery Outsourcing Market Outlook
  - 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.2.1. By Drug Type
    - 9.3.2.2.2. By Service Type
    - 9.3.2.2.3. By Cancer Type
- 9.3.3. Colombia Cancer Immunotherapy Drug Discovery Outsourcing Market Outlook
  - 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.2.1. By Drug Type
    - 9.3.3.2.2. By Service Type
    - 9.3.3.2.3. By Cancer Type

10. Middle East and Africa Cancer Immunotherapy Drug Discovery Outsourcing Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Drug Type
- 10.2.2. By Service Type
- 10.2.3. By Cancer Type
- 10.2.4. By Country
10.3. MEA: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. South Africa Cancer Immunotherapy Drug Discovery Outsourcing Market Outlook
  - 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.2.1. By Drug Type
    - 10.3.1.2.2. By Service Type
    - 10.3.1.2.3. By Cancer Type
- 10.3.2. Saudi Arabia Cancer Immunotherapy Drug Discovery Outsourcing Market Outlook
  - 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.2.1. By Drug Type
    - 10.3.2.2.2. By Service Type
    - 10.3.2.2.3. By Cancer Type
- 10.3.3. UAE Cancer Immunotherapy Drug Discovery Outsourcing Market Outlook
  - 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.2.1. By Drug Type
    - 10.3.3.2.2. By Service Type
    - 10.3.3.2.3. By Cancer Type

11. Market Dynamics

11.1. Drivers
11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

12.1. Recent Developments
12.2. Product Launches
12.3. Mergers & Acquisitions

13. Global Cancer Immunotherapy Drug Discovery Outsourcing Market: SWOT Analysis

14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

14.1. Competition in the Industry
14.2. Potential of New Entrants
14.3. Power of Suppliers
14.4. Power of Customers
14.5. Threat of Substitute Product

15. PESTLE Analysis

16. Competitive Landscape

16.1. Covance, Inc.
- 16.1.1. Business Overview
- 16.1.2. Company Snapshot
- 16.1.3. Products & Services
- 16.1.4. Financials (In case of listed companies)
- 16.1.5. Recent Developments
- 16.1.6. Key Personnel Details
- 16.1.7. SWOT Analysis
16.2. Horizon Discovery Group PLC
16.3. Crown Bioscience, Inc.
16.4. Promega Corporation
16.5. HD Biosciences Co., Ltd.
16.6. BPS Bioscience, Inc.
16.7. Genscript Biotech Corporation
16.8. DiscoverX Corporation
16.9. Celentyx Ltd.
16.10. ImmunXperts SA