Drug Discovery Informatics Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Mode, By Workflow, By Services, By End User, By Region and Competition, 2020-2030F

Description

The Global Drug Discovery Informatics Market, valued at USD 3.48 Billion in 2024, is projected to experience a CAGR of 9.40% to reach USD 5.97 Billion by 2030. Drug discovery informatics involves the application of computational methods and analytical tools to manage, analyze, and interpret the extensive and varied data generated throughout the drug discovery process, thereby enhancing the efficiency of identifying and optimizing potential drug candidates. The market's growth is primarily driven by substantial investments in pharmaceutical research and development, a necessity to process the increasing volume and complexity of scientific data, and the continuous pressure to reduce drug development timelines and associated costs.

Market Overview
Forecast Period	2026-2030
Market Size 2024	USD 3.48 Billion
Market Size 2030	USD 5.97 Billion
CAGR 2025-2030	9.4%
Fastest Growing Segment	Outsourced
Largest Market	North America

Key Market Drivers

The rapid proliferation of big data in drug discovery is a core driver accelerating the growth of the informatics market. The escalating volume and complexity of data generated from genomic sequencing, proteomics, and advanced experimental assays require sophisticated computational tools for effective data management, analysis, and interpretation. This expanding data ecosystem is driving strong demand for informatics platforms capable of integrating diverse datasets and transforming them into actionable insights for identifying and prioritising potential drug candidates. Reflecting the scale of this data generation, the report Genomics Market Size, Trends and Tailored Solutions for Personalized Medicine stated that the global genomics market was valued at USD 38.52 billion in 2024, underscoring the magnitude of information being produced and the corresponding need for high-performance informatics solutions to accelerate early-stage drug development.

Key Market Challenges

The complexity of data integration and persistent interoperability challenges across fragmented platforms and heterogeneous data sources pose a significant constraint on the growth of the Global Drug Discovery Informatics Market. The pharmaceutical industry produces vast volumes of diverse data across multiple workflows, including genomics, proteomics, and clinical trials. However, these datasets frequently remain siloed within disconnected systems, creating substantial barriers to standardisation, consolidation, and holistic analysis. This lack of seamless integration limits the ability to establish a unified and comprehensive research view, which is essential for accelerating drug candidate identification and optimisation.

Key Market Trends

The adoption of cloud-native informatics platforms represents a significant trend in the global drug discovery informatics market, moving away from on-premise infrastructure to scalable, accessible cloud-based solutions. This shift provides enhanced flexibility and computational power for managing and analyzing the vast datasets generated in drug discovery. According to a Pistoia Alliance survey published in September 2025, 80% of life sciences labs now utilize cloud data platforms, marking an increase from 70% in 2023. This growth underscores the industry's recognition of cloud benefits, including improved collaboration and reduced IT overheads.

Key Market Players

Dassault Systemes SE
IBM Corporation
Infosys Ltd.
Schrodinger Inc.
Jubilant Life Sciences NV
Aragen Lifescience Ltd.
Charles River Laboratories Inc.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
Clarivate Analytics LLC
PerkinElmer Inc.

Report Scope:

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

Drug Discovery Informatics Market, By Mode:

In-house
Outsourced

Drug Discovery Informatics Market, By Workflow:

Discovery
Development

Drug Discovery Informatics Market, By Services:

Sequence Analysis Platforms
Molecular Modelling
Docking
Clinical Trial Data Management
Others

Drug Discovery Informatics Market, By End User:

Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Companies
Contract Research Organizations (CROS)
Others

Drug Discovery Informatics Market, By Region:

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

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies presents in the Global Drug Discovery Informatics 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 Drug Discovery Informatics Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Mode (In-house, Outsourced)
- 5.2.2. By Workflow (Discovery, Development)
- 5.2.3. By Services (Sequence Analysis Platforms, Molecular Modelling, Docking, Clinical Trial Data Management, Others)
- 5.2.4. By End User (Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Companies, Contract Research Organizations (CROS), Others)
- 5.2.5. By Region
- 5.2.6. By Company (2024)
5.3. Market Map

6. North America Drug Discovery Informatics Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Mode
- 6.2.2. By Workflow
- 6.2.3. By Services
- 6.2.4. By End User
- 6.2.5. By Country
6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States Drug Discovery Informatics 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 Mode
    - 6.3.1.2.2. By Workflow
    - 6.3.1.2.3. By Services
    - 6.3.1.2.4. By End User
- 6.3.2. Canada Drug Discovery Informatics 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 Mode
    - 6.3.2.2.2. By Workflow
    - 6.3.2.2.3. By Services
    - 6.3.2.2.4. By End User
- 6.3.3. Mexico Drug Discovery Informatics 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 Mode
    - 6.3.3.2.2. By Workflow
    - 6.3.3.2.3. By Services
    - 6.3.3.2.4. By End User

7. Europe Drug Discovery Informatics Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Mode
- 7.2.2. By Workflow
- 7.2.3. By Services
- 7.2.4. By End User
- 7.2.5. By Country
7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. Germany Drug Discovery Informatics 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 Mode
    - 7.3.1.2.2. By Workflow
    - 7.3.1.2.3. By Services
    - 7.3.1.2.4. By End User
- 7.3.2. France Drug Discovery Informatics 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 Mode
    - 7.3.2.2.2. By Workflow
    - 7.3.2.2.3. By Services
    - 7.3.2.2.4. By End User
- 7.3.3. United Kingdom Drug Discovery Informatics 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 Mode
    - 7.3.3.2.2. By Workflow
    - 7.3.3.2.3. By Services
    - 7.3.3.2.4. By End User
- 7.3.4. Italy Drug Discovery Informatics 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 Mode
    - 7.3.4.2.2. By Workflow
    - 7.3.4.2.3. By Services
    - 7.3.4.2.4. By End User
- 7.3.5. Spain Drug Discovery Informatics 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 Mode
    - 7.3.5.2.2. By Workflow
    - 7.3.5.2.3. By Services
    - 7.3.5.2.4. By End User

8. Asia Pacific Drug Discovery Informatics Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Mode
- 8.2.2. By Workflow
- 8.2.3. By Services
- 8.2.4. By End User
- 8.2.5. By Country
8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. China Drug Discovery Informatics 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 Mode
    - 8.3.1.2.2. By Workflow
    - 8.3.1.2.3. By Services
    - 8.3.1.2.4. By End User
- 8.3.2. India Drug Discovery Informatics 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 Mode
    - 8.3.2.2.2. By Workflow
    - 8.3.2.2.3. By Services
    - 8.3.2.2.4. By End User
- 8.3.3. Japan Drug Discovery Informatics 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 Mode
    - 8.3.3.2.2. By Workflow
    - 8.3.3.2.3. By Services
    - 8.3.3.2.4. By End User
- 8.3.4. South Korea Drug Discovery Informatics Market Outlook
  - 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.2.1. By Mode
    - 8.3.4.2.2. By Workflow
    - 8.3.4.2.3. By Services
    - 8.3.4.2.4. By End User
- 8.3.5. Australia Drug Discovery Informatics Market Outlook
  - 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.2.1. By Mode
    - 8.3.5.2.2. By Workflow
    - 8.3.5.2.3. By Services
    - 8.3.5.2.4. By End User

9. Middle East & Africa Drug Discovery Informatics Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Mode
- 9.2.2. By Workflow
- 9.2.3. By Services
- 9.2.4. By End User
- 9.2.5. By Country
9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Drug Discovery Informatics 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 Mode
    - 9.3.1.2.2. By Workflow
    - 9.3.1.2.3. By Services
    - 9.3.1.2.4. By End User
- 9.3.2. UAE Drug Discovery Informatics 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 Mode
    - 9.3.2.2.2. By Workflow
    - 9.3.2.2.3. By Services
    - 9.3.2.2.4. By End User
- 9.3.3. South Africa Drug Discovery Informatics 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 Mode
    - 9.3.3.2.2. By Workflow
    - 9.3.3.2.3. By Services
    - 9.3.3.2.4. By End User

10. South America Drug Discovery Informatics Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Mode
- 10.2.2. By Workflow
- 10.2.3. By Services
- 10.2.4. By End User
- 10.2.5. By Country
10.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. Brazil Drug Discovery Informatics 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 Mode
    - 10.3.1.2.2. By Workflow
    - 10.3.1.2.3. By Services
    - 10.3.1.2.4. By End User
- 10.3.2. Colombia Drug Discovery Informatics 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 Mode
    - 10.3.2.2.2. By Workflow
    - 10.3.2.2.3. By Services
    - 10.3.2.2.4. By End User
- 10.3.3. Argentina Drug Discovery Informatics 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 Mode
    - 10.3.3.2.2. By Workflow
    - 10.3.3.2.3. By Services
    - 10.3.3.2.4. By End User

11. Market Dynamics

11.1. Drivers
11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
12.3. Recent Developments

13. Global Drug Discovery Informatics 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 Products

15. Competitive Landscape

15.1. Dassault Systemes SE
- 15.1.1. Business Overview
- 15.1.2. Products & Services
- 15.1.3. Recent Developments
- 15.1.4. Key Personnel
- 15.1.5. SWOT Analysis
15.2. IBM Corporation
15.3. Infosys Ltd.
15.4. Schrodinger Inc.
15.5. Jubilant Life Sciences NV
15.6. Aragen Lifescience Ltd.
15.7. Charles River Laboratories Inc.
15.8. Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
15.9. Clarivate Analytics LLC
15.10. PerkinElmer Inc.