Global Medical Affairs Outsourcing Market Size & Outlook

The medical affairs outsourcing industry worldwide is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 4,574.1 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 13.2% is expected of the worldwide medical affairs outsourcing industry from 2023 to 2030.

Revenue, 2022 (US$M)
$1,701.4
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$4,574.1
CAGR, 2023 - 2030
13.2%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global medical affairs outsourcing market, 2018-2030 (US$M)

Global medical affairs outsourcing market highlights

  • The global medical affairs outsourcing market generated a revenue of USD 1,701.4 million in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 4,574.1 million by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2023 - 2030) of 13.2% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, medical writing & publishing accounted for a revenue of USD 596.2 million in 2022.
  • Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) is the most lucrative services segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, North America was the largest revenue generating market in 2022.
  • Country-wise, Canada is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2023 to 2030.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2022USD 1,701.4 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 4,574.1 million
Growth rate13.2% (CAGR from 2022 to 2030)
Largest segmentMedical writing & publishing
Fastest growing segmentMedical Science Liaisons (MSLs)
Historical data covered2018 - 2021
Base year for estimation2022
Forecast period covered2023 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationMedical Writing & Publishing, Medical Monitoring, Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs), Medical Information

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 34.9% of the global medical affairs outsourcing market in 2022.
  • By country, the U.S. is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • By country, Canada is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 127.9 million by 2030.

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Global medical affairs outsourcing market outlook

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Medical writing & publishing was the largest segment with a revenue share of 35.04% in 2022. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global medical affairs outsourcing market based on medical writing & publishing, medical monitoring, medical science liaisons (msls), medical information covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


  • Global Medical Affairs Outsourcing Services Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Medical Writing & Publishing
    • Medical Monitoring
    • Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs)
    • Medical Information
    • Others
  • Global Medical Affairs Outsourcing Industry Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Pharmaceutical
    • Biopharmaceutical
    • Medical Devices
      • Therapeutic Medical Devices
      • Diagnostic Medical Devices

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