Global Healthcare Contract Research Organization Market Size & Outlook

The global healthcare contract research organization market size was estimated at USD 50,553.8 million in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 80,614.2 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 7% from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$50,553.8
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$80,614.2
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
7%
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Worldwide

Global healthcare contract research organization market, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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Global healthcare contract research organization market highlights

  • The global healthcare contract research organization market generated a revenue of USD 50,553.8 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 80,614.2 million by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2024 - 2030) of 6.9% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, clinical accounted for a revenue of USD 38,383.5 million in 2023.
  • Pre-Clinical is the most lucrative type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, Asia Pacific was the largest revenue generating market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, Sweden is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2030.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 50,553.8 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 80,614.2 million
Growth rate6.9% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentClinical
Fastest growing segmentPre-Clinical
Historical data covered2018 - 2022
Base year for estimation2023
Forecast period covered2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationDrug Discovery, Pre-Clinical, Clinical

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 24.4% of the global healthcare contract research organization market in 2023.
  • By country, the U.S. is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • By country, Sweden is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 291.2 million by 2030.

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Healthcare Contract Research Organization Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
GVK Biosciences View profile 1001-5000 Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India, Asia http://www.gvkbio.com/
Caidya View profile 1001-5000 Morrisville, North Carolina, United States, North America https://www.caidya.com
Pharmaron Beijing Co Ltd Ordinary Shares - Class H View profile 20295 No. 248 Queen’s Road East, 40th Floor, Dah Sing Financial Centre, Wanchai, Hong Kong, Hong Kong https://www.pharmaron.com
Worldwide Clinical Trials View profile 1001-5000 Morrisville, North Carolina, United States, North America https://www.worldwide.com
Dassault Systemes SE View profile 23811 10, Rue Marcel Dassault, Velizy-Villacoublay, France, 78140 https://www.3ds.com
PAREXEL View profile 10001+ Waltham, Massachusetts, United States, North America http://www.parexel.com
SGS AG View profile 103193 1 Place des Alpes, P.O. Box 2152, Geneva, Switzerland, CH-1211 https://www.sgs.com
IQVIA Holdings Inc View profile 87000 2400 Ellis Road, Durham, NC, United States, 27703 https://www.iqvia.com
Wuxi AppTec Co Ltd View profile 41116 288 Fute Zhong Road, Waigaoqiao Free Trade Zone, Shanghai, China, People's Republic of, 200131 https://www.wuxiapptec.com
Icon PLC View profile 41150 South County Business Park, Leopardstown, Dublin, Ireland, D18 X5R3 https://www.iconplc.com
Labcorp Holdings Inc View profile 67000 358 South Main Street, Burlington, NC, United States, 27215 https://www.labcorp.com
Charles River Laboratories International Inc View profile 21400 251 Ballardvale Street, Wilmington, MA, United States, 01887 https://www.criver.com
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc View profile 122000 168 Third Avenue, Waltham, MA, United States, 02451 https://www.thermofisher.com

Global healthcare contract research organization market outlook

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Clinical was the largest segment with a revenue share of 75.93% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global healthcare contract research organization market based on drug discovery, pre-clinical, clinical covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


  • Global Healthcare Contract Research Organization Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Drug Discovery
      • Target Validation
      • Lead Identification
      • Lead Optimization
    • Pre-Clinical
    • Clinical
      • Phase I Trial Services
      • Phase II Trial Services
      • Phase III Trial Services
      • Phase IV Trial Services
  • Global Healthcare Contract Research Organization Service Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Project Management/Clinical Supply Management
    • Data Management
    • Regulatory/Medical Affairs
    • Medical Writing
    • Clinical Monitoring
    • Quality Management/ Assurance
    • Bio-statistics
    • Investigator Payments
    • Laboratory
      • Sterility Testing
      • Container/Closure Testing
      • Extractables and Leachable Testing
      • Environmental Monitoring (Including Microbiology Testing)
      • Disinfectant Efficacy Studies
      • Others
    • Patient and Site Recruitment
    • Technology
    • Others
  • Global Healthcare Contract Research Organization Therapeutic Area Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Oncology
    • CNS Disorders
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Immunological Disorders
    • Cardiovascular Disease
    • Respiratory Diseases
    • Diabetes
    • Ophthalmology
    • Pain Management
    • Others
  • Global Healthcare Contract Research Organization Molecule Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Pharmaceutical
      • Small Molecules
      • Biologics
    • Medical Device

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