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About Charles River

Charles River is a visionary leader in the development and delivery of advanced drug therapies. We provide essential products and services to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, government agencies, and leading academic institutions around the globe to help accelerate their research and drug development efforts.

 

At Charles River, we view every day as an opportunity to improve global health and people's lives. Our dedicated employees are focused on providing clients with exactly what they need to improve and expedite the discovery, early-stage development, and safe manufacture of new therapies for the patients who need them.

 

This is your moment to use your talents to make a real difference.

 

 

 

 

 

More about Charles River:

 

  • Founded in 1947

  • Headquartered in Wilmington, MA

  • 20,000+ employees worldwide

  • $3.5 billion in revenue in FY2021

  • Publicly traded (CRL)

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What is a Contract Research Organisation?

Contract Research Organisations (CROs) like Charles River provide support to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies in the form of research. We work with universities, support foundations, research institutions, and governmental organisations across the globe to develop life-saving medicines and therapies.

 
 
 

Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Charles River, we are thousands of difference makers across the globe, united by one purpose: creating healthier lives. Achieving this purpose requires diverse perspectives and experiences to advance scientific breakthroughs and an inclusive workplace that brings out the best in all of us. When we succeed at this, our innovation flourishes, enabling us to deliver the highest-quality, equitable outcomes to our colleagues, communities, clients, animals and patients. We are better together.

About the Tranent Site

Our Edinburgh site has had a long and varied past! 

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