Integrated Drug Discovery Services

From target validation to pre-clinical candidate selection, Jubilant Biosys provides end-to-end integrated drug discovery and development services to accelerate the journey from concept to a viable clinical candidate. Our integrated approach combines deep scientific expertise, advanced technology platforms, and flexible collaboration models to help biotechnology and pharmaceutical partners achieve faster and more efficient drug discovery outcomes.

Pioneering Excellence in Integrated Drug Discovery

Jubilant Biosys offers a comprehensive, streamlined and integrated drug discovery process designed to achieve rapid milestones in the discovery of novel therapeutics. Our services under Integrated Drug Discovery span Target Validation (TV), Hit Identification (HI) to Lead Optimization (LO) and Pre-Clinical Candidate Selection (PCC) across multiple therapeutic areas including but not limited to oncology, CNS, metabolic disorders, pain & inflammation.

With well enabled capabilities in oncology, metabolic disorders, CNS, pain and inflammation Jubilant, as an integrated discovery service provider has rapidly emerged as a leading collaborator for biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies worldwide.

Jubilant’s expertise in discovery informatics, computational chemistry / molecular modelling, medicinal chemistry, structural biology, in-vitro pharmacology, DMPK, in-vivo pharmacology and toxicology span over 20 years of successful delivery in first in class and best in class targets.

We have expertise in multiple target classes including kinases/non-kinases, enzymes & non-enzymes, GPCRs, orphan receptors, transporters and others. We strive to leverage advanced technologies and expertise to foster speedy execution and deliver promising drug candidates.

Jubilant Biosys at a Glance

  • 450+ discovery scientists at our Bengaluru R&D campus
  • 100+ successful Integrated Drug Discovery programs delivered globally
  • 20+ years of innovation in discovery and development
  • Expertise across small molecules, biologics, and complex targets
Oncology - Drug Discovery

Oncology

30+ Programs
Metabolic Disorder

Metabolic Disorder

15+ Programs
CNS - Drug Discovery Glance

CNS

15+ Programs
Pain & Inflammation

Pain & Inflammation (P&I)

20+ Programs

Our Integrated Drug Discovery Workflow

Jubilant’s preclinical workflow integrates target identification, validation, screening, optimization, and development, ensuring smooth transitions across stages and maximum data reproducibility.

Integrated Drug Discovery Services

Target Validation

Our target discovery and validation group has a proven track record in identifying disease-relevant targets across diverse classes including kinases, GPCRs, enzymes, orphan receptors, and transporters.

Capabilities include:

  • Comprehensive biochemical and genetic validation
  • Disease-linked target selection using cellular and molecular assays
  • 2–6 month validation cycles, ensuring efficient project advancement

Comprehensive and early target validation is essential in establishing a strong link between target manipulation and its effectiveness in treating the disease, which greatly enhances the likelihood of success in clinical trials. Once a target reaches a satisfactory level of validation and connection to the disease, the project progresses to the hit identification phase.

HIT Identification

Our hit identification services leverage computational and experimental screening to identify and confirm active compounds against validated targets.

Approaches include:

  • CADD-based de novo design, virtual screening, and fragment-based drug discovery (FBDD)
  • Molecular docking and dynamics simulations
  • Medium-throughput screening and biophysics-based hit validation
  • Crystallography-supported DMTA (Design–Make–Test–Analyze) cycles for hit refinement

Our integrated platform ensures faster progression from hits to leads with high-quality,
reproducible data for preclinical development.

A Customized Approach to Discovery Partnerships

Jubilant operates on a customized approach offering innovative solutions across the drug discovery value chain to the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry. To suit each client’s requirements in the best possible manner, we offer flexibility through the following business models:

  • Integrated Drug Discovery Programs
  • Milestone and Hybrid Models
  • Full Time Equivalent (FTE) based
  • Fee For Service (FFS) based

Jubilant collaborates with the world’s leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies, academic institutions and research foundations. Innovative and rigorous science, excellence in execution, and absolute integrity, combined with flexible business models has enabled Jubilant to deliver valuable outcomes in a relatively short period of time. The hallmark of Jubilant’s collaborative model is the creation of value to partners.

Drug Development Services

Our Drug Development Services extend beyond discovery, supporting the transition of promising leads into preclinical and clinical development phases.

Jubilant’s integrated infrastructure and multidisciplinary teams ensure every compound is scientifically validated, optimized for developability, and compliant with global regulatory
standards.

Our development-focused capabilities include:

  • Lead Optimization: Improving potency, selectivity, and pharmacokinetics
  • Preclinical Development: Safety and efficacy profiling, bioanalysis, and DMPK support
  • Formulation and Preformulation Studies: Stability, solubility, and bioavailability testing
  • Analytical Development: Characterization and quantification using LC-MS/MS, HPLC, and NMR
  • Toxicology and GLP Support: Ensuring IND readiness and regulatory compliance

By integrating discovery and development, Jubilant provides a single-partner solution that
accelerates your path from molecule to market.

Accelerating Drug Discovery: From Target/Hit Identification to Candidate
Identification / Selection

At the heart of pharmaceutical innovation lies the drug discovery process, which encompasses meticulous scientific exploration, including the pivotal early stages of research – from Target/Hit Identification and validation to the identification of a drug candidate or lead compound.

At Jubilant Biosys, we are at the forefront of this exciting journey and offer integrated drug discovery services that combine advanced technologies, expert teams, and efficient workflows.

Stages of Integrated Drug Discovery and Development

Our unified Discovery-to-Development framework ensures data continuity and scientific consistency across all critical stages:

  • Target Validation – Establishing target-disease linkage
  • Hit Identification – Discovering and confirming active molecules
  • Lead Optimization – Refining properties for potency, selectivity, and PK
  • Preclinical Candidate Selection – Selecting the most viable candidates
  • Preclinical Development – Ensuring safety, stability, and formulation success

This fully integrated model improves efficiency, reduces rework, and increases the
probability of clinical success.

Integrated Drug Discovery Stages

Integrated

Drug Discovery

Workflow

Integrated Drug Discovery (IDD) SolutionsOffered by Jubilant Biosys

Target to Lead Generation - Drug Discovery
Target to Lead Generation
  • Protein production, Crystallography, SPR platform for screening
  • Fragment identification and Screening
  • Medicinal, Computational & Analytical Chemistry approaches
  • In-vitro Screening and Profiling
  • Early ADMET & PK
  • In-vivo Pharmacology
Lead Optimisation - Drug Discovery
Lead Optimisation
  • Medicinal Chemistry
  • DMPK
  • SBDD (Co-crystallisation, Computational Modelling)
  • Target Engagement & Disease Models, Safety Profile
  • Pre-formulation
Candidate Selection (IND)
Candidate Selection (IND)
  • Process Development (Including Flow Chemistry), Scale-up & GMP API Supply
  • Genotox (Non-GLP & GLP Toxicology)
  • D2M Predictions (WinNonlin)
API Custom Scale up - Drug Discovery Services
API Custom Scale up
  • GMP API scale- up to MT
  • OEB Class 1-3 API Potency

Why Jubilant Biosys for Integrated Drug Discovery & Development?

As a trusted CRDMO partner, Jubilant Biosys brings together discovery, development, and manufacturing capabilities under one integrated framework.

Key Differentiators:

  • 100+ IDD programs delivered successfully across major therapeutic areas.
  • Preferred collaborator for biotech & pharma companies worldwide for the past two decades.
  • 6:1 Masters-to-PhD scientist ratio with global research experience.
  • Expertise across multiple target classes and modalities.
  • De-novo assay development and in vivo model validation.
  • Seamless DMPK, ADMET, and toxicology support.
  • ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018 certified facilities.
  • End-to-end CRDMO capabilities extending beyond preclinical development.

Partner with Jubilant Biosys

Accelerate your next therapeutic program with Jubilant’s Integrated Drug Discovery and Development Services. Whether you require full-spectrum IDD support or modular engagement, our scientific experts deliver customized, results-driven solutions for your pipeline.

Contact us today to learn how our integrated approach, scientific excellence, and global
experience can help bring your next innovation to life.