About Charles River Laboratories

Charles River Laboratories supports the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries throughout the drug development continuum, from basic research and discovery through preclinical testing to clinical development and commercial manufacturing. The company provides essential research models, scientific services, and regulatory expertise that pharmaceutical companies rely on to develop safe, effective therapies. Established in 1947, Charles River has grown from a single Boston laboratory into a global strategic partner operating in 30 countries. The company played a role in 80% of FDA approved drugs over the past five years, producing one in every two research models used globally and conducting over 1,000 cell and gene therapy studies annually.