Oncology-based In-Vivo Contract Research Organization (CRO) Market

By Indication;

Blood Cancer & Solid Tumors - Syngeneic Model, Patient-Derived Xenograft (PDX), & Xenograft, and Others

By Model;

Syngeneic, Xenograft, and Patient Derived Xenograft (PDX)

By Geography;

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America - Report Timeline (2021 - 2031)
Report ID: Rn154480927 Published Date: August, 2025

Oncology Based In-vivo CRO Market Overview

Oncology Based In-vivo CRO Market (USD Million)

Oncology Based In-vivo CRO Market was valued at USD 995.19 million in the year 2024. The size of this market is expected to increase to USD 1,651.07 million by the year 2031, while growing at a Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 7.5%.


Oncology-based In-Vivo Contract Research Organization (CRO) Market

*Market size in USD million

CAGR 7.5 %


Study Period2025 - 2031
Base Year2024
CAGR (%)7.5 %
Market Size (2024)USD 995.19 Million
Market Size (2031)USD 1,651.07 Million
Market ConcentrationMedium
Report Pages301
995.19
2024
1,651.07
2031

Major Players

  • Charles River Laboratory (CRL)
  • ICON Plc
  • Covance
  • Eurofins Scientific
  • Taconic Biosciences
  • Crown Bioscience
  • Toxikon, Inc.
  • WuXi AppTec
  • EVOTEC
  • The Jackson Laboratory

Market Concentration

Consolidated - Market dominated by 1 - 5 major players

Oncology-based In-Vivo Contract Research Organization (CRO) Market

Fragmented - Highly competitive market without dominant players


The Oncology-Based In-vivo CRO Market is growing steadily as drug developers outsource preclinical animal testing for tumor analysis, safety assessment, and pharmacological validation. Close to 65% of oncology research programs now depend on CROs to handle these specialized studies. These services provide efficient and reliable tumor modeling, accelerating time-to-clinic transitions.

Joint Development Efforts Strengthening CRO Capabilities
Roughly 62% of in-vivo CRO service innovations are supported through collaborations with cancer research institutions and biotech companies. These strategies enhance protocol design, expand tumor model variety, and improve outcome tracking. The result is more predictive and high-quality data that aligns with evolving therapeutic standards.

Strategic Partnerships Supporting Market Reach
About 60% of study throughput growth comes from partnerships or mergers between CROs and pharma sponsors. These alliances reduce study delays, unify data processes, and improve regulatory documentation—contributing to wider market expansion across early-stage oncology development pipelines.

Optimistic Outlook Anchored in Complexity Handling
With nearly 68% of oncology R&D experts relying on external CROs to manage complex xenograft and syngeneic models, the market’s future outlook is highly positive. New developments in immune-relevant models, bioinformatics platforms, and collaborative CRO ecosystems are defining the sector’s next growth trajectory. Continued partnerships and innovation will be key in sustaining preclinical oncology efficiency.

  1. Introduction
    1. Research Objectives and Assumptions
    2. Research Methodology
    3. Abbreviations
  2. Market Definition & Study Scope
  3. Executive Summary
    1. Market Snapshot, By Indication
    2. Market Snapshot, By Model
    3. Market Snapshot, By Region
  4. Oncology Based In-vivo CRO Market Dynamics
    1. Drivers, Restraints and Opportunities
      1. Drivers
        1. Pharmaceutical R&D Investment
        2. Regulatory Support and Approvals
        3. Growth in Personalized Medicine
      2. Restraints
        1. Regulatory Hurdles
        2. Limited Availability of Skilled Personnel
        3. Variability in Animal Models
      3. Opportunities
        1. Technological Integration
        2. Development of Novel Therapeutics
        3. Government Initiatives and Funding
    2. PEST Analysis
      1. Political Analysis
      2. Economic Analysis
      3. Social Analysis
      4. Technological Analysis
    3. Porter's Analysis
      1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
      2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
      3. Threat of Substitutes
      4. Threat of New Entrants
      5. Competitive Rivalry
  5. Market Segmentation
    1. Oncology Based In-vivo CRO Market, By Indication, 2021- 2031(USD Million)
      1. Blood cancer
      2. Solid tumors
      3. Syngeneic model
      4. Patient-Derived Xenograft (PDX)
      5. Xenograft
      6. Other
    2. Oncology Based In-vivo CRO Market, By Model, 2021- 2031(USD Million)
      1. Syngeneic
      2. Xenograft
      3. Patient Derived Xenograft (PDX)
    3. Oncology Based In-vivo CRO Market, By Geography, 2021- 2031(USD Million)
      1. North America
        1. United States
        2. Canada
      2. Europe
        1. Germany
        2. United Kingdom
        3. France
        4. Italy
        5. Spain
        6. Nordic
        7. Benelux
        8. Rest of Europe
      3. Asia Pacific
        1. Japan
        2. China
        3. India
        4. Australia & New Zealand
        5. South Korea
        6. ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Countries)
        7. Rest of Asia Pacific
      4. Middle East & Africa
        1. GCC
        2. Israel
        3. South Africa
        4. Rest of Middle East & Africa
      5. Latin America
        1. Brazil
        2. Mexico
        3. Argentina
        4. Rest of Latin America
  6. Competitive Landscape
    1. Company Profiles
      1. Charles River Laboratory (CRL)
      2. ICON Plc
      3. Covance
      4. Eurofins Scientific
      5. Taconic Biosciences
      6. Crown Bioscience
      7. Toxikon, Inc.
      8. WuXi AppTec
      9. EVOTEC
      10. The Jackson Laboratory
  7. Analyst Views
  8. Future Outlook of the Market