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Summary of Clinical CRO Survey Industry Overview - The survey focuses on the Clinical Contract Research Organization (CRO) market, particularly assessing trends among large pharmaceutical companies and small to mid-sized biotech (SMID biotech) firms [7][8][11]. Key Takeaways 1. **Budget Outlook**: - Respondents expressed cautious views on near-term clinical trial budgets, with 73% indicating that budget cuts are "somewhat likely" or "very likely" in the next 6-12 months [9][10]. - For 2025, 37% expect clinical trial spending to grow by +1-5%, while 23% anticipate growth of +6-10% [9][12]. - In 2026, expectations improve, with 37% of respondents anticipating growth of +1-5% and another 37% expecting +6-10% growth [36][38]. 2. **Pipeline Rationalization**: - 67% of large pharma and 60% of SMID biotech respondents have undergone pipeline rationalization in the past 1-2 years, with further rationalization expected due to macroeconomic factors [9][10]. 3. **Cost-Effectiveness of Outsourcing**: - There is a split opinion on the cost-effectiveness of insourcing versus outsourcing clinical trial spending, with 53% of large pharma respondents favoring insourcing [17][18]. 4. **Price Sensitivity**: - Both large pharma and SMID biotech respondents indicated heightened price sensitivity, with 50% of large pharma ranking their sensitivity at 7/10 or 8/10, and 47% of SMID biotech respondents ranking it at 9/10 or 10/10 [9][17]. 5. **CRO Spending Dynamics**: - The majority of large pharma respondents indicated that IQV receives the largest percentage of their CRO budget, while SMID biotech firms primarily allocate their budget to PPD [18][19]. 6. **Long-Term Growth Expectations**: - Over the long term, 53% of total respondents expect clinical trial budgets to grow by +1-5%, while 30% anticipate growth of +6-10% [47][54]. Additional Insights - **Market Uncertainty**: Respondents cited market uncertainty and the need for cost savings as primary reasons for expected budget cuts [10][12]. - **FDA and Regulatory Concerns**: There is cautious sentiment regarding the impact of FDA turnover and pharma tariffs on R&D budgets [9][10]. - **Engagement with New Solutions**: PPD's new Accelerator Drug Development solution is still in early stages of customer engagement, with interest noted among respondents [18][19]. Conclusion The Clinical CRO market is currently facing a cautious outlook with anticipated budget cuts in the near term, but there is a more optimistic sentiment for growth in 2026. The dynamics of outsourcing versus insourcing, along with price sensitivity, will play crucial roles in shaping the spending behaviors of large pharma and SMID biotech firms moving forward.

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