GLOBAL COMPUTER AIDED DRUG DISCOVERY MARKET: OVERVIEW
As per Roots Analysis, the global computer aided drug discovery market valued at USD 29 million in anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 15.6% during the forecast period.
The market sizing and opportunity analysis has been segmented across the following parameters:
Drug Discovery Steps
- Target Identification
- Target Validation
- Hit Generation
- Hit-to-Lead
- Lead Optimization
Type of Large Molecule
- Antibodies
- Proteins
- Peptides
- Nucleic Acids
- Vectors
Company Size
- Small Companies
- Mid-sized Companies
- Large Companies
Therapeutic Area
- Autoimmune Disorders
- Blood Disorders
- Cardiovascular Disorders
- Gastrointestinal and Digestive Disorders
- Hormonal Disorders
- HIV / AIDS
- Infectious Diseases
- Metabolic Disorders
- Mental Disorders
- Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Neurological Disorders
- Oncological Disorders
- Respiratory Disorders
- Skin Disorders
- Urogenital Disorders
- Others
Type of Sponsor
- Industry Players
- Non-Industry Players
Key Geographical Regions
- North America (US and Canada)
- Europe (Italy, Germany, France, Spain and Rest of Europe)
- Asia-Pacific (China, India and Japan)
GLOBAL COMPUTER AIDED DRUG DISCOVERY MARKET: GROWTH AND TRENDS
Over time, the complexities associated with drug discovery have increased, especially in case of large molecule drugs, which are inherently more complex than conventional small molecules. As a result, an increase in the overall research and development (R&D) expenditure in the pharmaceutical contract manufacturing / biotechnology sector has been witnessed. In addition to the complexities involved, the drug discovery process is extremely demanding, both in terms of capital expenses and time. Consequently, computer-aided drug discovery services have emerged as a potential solution to the cause.

Over the years, various computational tools and services have emerged, enabling the selection, modelling, analysis and optimization of potential lead candidates. The predictive power of computer aided drug discovery providers has proven to be extremely advantageous, allowing researchers to bypass the random screening of molecules across hundreds of biological targets. Moreover, it is worth highlighting that this approach has been estimated to save nearly 35% of the total cost involved in developing a new drug, resulting in growing demand for more efficient drug discovery services for large molecules. As a result, players offering novel in-silico drug discovery services, such as CADD, have now become an integral part of the pharmaceutical industry.
GLOBAL COMPUTER AIDED DRUG DISCOVERY MARKET: KEY INSIGHTS
The report delves into the current state of global computer aided drug discovery market and identifies potential growth opportunities within industry. Some key findings from the report include:
- Over 90 firms are actively involved in providing in silico services for drug discovery of different types of biologics; of these, around 30 players claim to have the capabilities to offer services for all steps of discovery.
- Majority of the companies offer structure-based drug design focused on early-stage drug discovery of a range of large molecules, including antibodies, proteins and peptides.
- Prominent examples of large companies that offer in-silico services include ChemPartner, Evotec, Jubilant Biosys, Schrodinger, Sygnature Discovery, WuXi AppTec.
- More than 30% of the service providers offer in-silico services for all the steps of drug discovery; in contrast, target-based drug discovery steps require extensive experimental support.
- Notably, nearly 60% of the in-silico services are offered for monoclonal antibodies among all types of antibodies; this is followed by companies offering in silico drug discovery services for different types of proteins and peptides.
- Featuring the presence of small and mid-sized firms, the in-silico service provider landscape is well distributed across various regions; these players have adopted various business models to cater to the evolving needs of the clients.

- Several players involved in this domain are steadily expanding their capabilities in order to enhance their respective in-silico-based service portfolios and maintain a competitive edge in this industry.
- The integration of novel computational techniques, such as artificial intelligence and cloud-based platforms, with in-silico approaches, is likely to revolutionize the overall drug discovery process.
- Service providers are adopting various business strategies in order to continue providing significant cost saving advantages, along with expediting discovery timelines and improving product success.
- Driven by the growing demand for effective therapeutics and increase in drug discovery efforts of various biologics across a wide range of therapeutic areas, the market is expected to witness sustained growth in future.
- In the long-term, the projected opportunity is anticipated to be well distributed across various geographies, type of sponsors and company sizes of service providers.

Example Players in the Computer Aided Drug Discovery Market
- BioDuro
- Creative Biostructure
- GenScript
- LakePharma
- Abzena
- BioNTech
- Sygnature Discovery
- ChemPartner
- Sundia MediTech
- Viva Biotech
PRIMARY RESEARCH OVERVIEW
The opinions and insights presented in this study were influenced by discussions conducted with multiple stakeholders. The research report features detailed transcripts of interviews conducted with the following industry stakeholders:
- Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Company A
- Chief Executive Officer and Chief Technical Officer, Company B
- Senior Vice President, Drug Discovery, Company C
- Founder, Company D
GLOBAL COMPUTER AIDED DRUG DISCOVERY MARKET: RESEARCH COVERAGE
- Market Sizing and Opportunity Analysis: The report features an in-depth analysis of the global computer aided drug discovery market, focusing on key market segments, including [A] drug discovery steps, [B] type of large molecule, [C] company size, [D] therapeutic area, [E] type of sponsor and [F] key geographical regions.
- Market Landscape: A comprehensive evaluation of companies offering in silico drug discovery services for large molecules, considering various parameters, such as [A] year of establishment, [B] company size, [C] location of headquarters, [D] type of business model used, [E] number of drug discovery step(s) for which the company offers services involving the use of in silico approaches, [F] type of large molecules(s) handled, [G] type of in silico approach used, [H] type of in silico service(s) offered and [I] type of clientele served.
- Key Insights: An insightful analysis of contemporary market trends that have been depicted using four schematic representations, including [A] an analysis of the industry players engaged in this domain, distributed based on the location of their company size and respective headquarters, [B] an analysis of in silico service providers, [C] a detailed analysis, highlighting the key hubs with respect to outsourcing activity within this domain, and [D] an insightful grid analysis, presenting the distribution of companies based on the type of large molecule, in silico approach used and type of clientele.
- Company Profiles: In-depth profiles of companies that offer in silico drug discovery services, focusing on [A] company overview, [B] financial information (if available), [C] in silico-based service(s) portfolio and [D] recent developments and an informed future outlook.
- Company Competitiveness Analysis: A comprehensive competitive analysis of at-home self-testing kit manufacturers, examining factors, such as strength of their respective service portfolios, taking into consideration the [A] experience of a service provider, [B] number of drug discovery services offered and [C] number of large molecules, for which the aforementioned services are offered.
- Key Opportunity Areas: In-depth analysis of current opportunity within in-silico drug discovery services market, comparing the number of pipeline products and current market size based on [A] type of large molecule and the availability and capabilities of affiliated in silico drug discovery service providers.
- Emerging Business Models and Strategies: A comprehensive discussion on the various business strategies that can be adopted by in-silico drug discovery service providers, based on [A] the different types of large molecules handled and [B] the technical expertise of service providers, in terms of capabilities across different steps of drug discovery.
- Cost Saving Analysis: A detailed analysis focusing on the cost saving potential associated with the use of in-silico approaches in the drug discovery process.
- Case Study: A detailed discussion on the key challenges associated with the [A] discovery and production of large molecules, [B] affiliated product development timelines, and [C] manufacturing protocols, with those of small molecule drugs.
- Survey Insights: Comprehensive insights from an industry-wide survey, highlighting inputs solicited from various experts who are directly or indirectly engaged in providing in silico services for discovery of large molecule drugs.
KEY QUESTIONS ANSWERED IN THIS REPORT
- How many companies are currently engaged in this market?
- Which are the leading companies in this market?
- What factors are likely to influence the evolution of this market?
- What is the current and future market size?
- What is the CAGR of this market?
- How is the current and future market opportunity likely to be distributed across key market segments?
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