Our People

Inspiring Our People

We energize our people through our distinctive culture focused on an exceptional experience where employees are connected to our purpose, provided with a breadth of career opportunities, and can bring their authentic selves to work. In doing so, our thousands of difference-makers across the globe are inspired and committed to delivering the highest quality outcomes for our communities, our clients, and the patients we serve every day.

We embrace our value of Care in all that we do and are committed to supporting our people in their well-being journey. As part of our holistic well-being approach, we support our people through a variety of resources and tools that align with our five Well-being Pillars: Career, Emotional, Financial, Physical, and Social and Community.

Connect to our purpose
Inspiring others through understanding the why, what and how.

Energize, grow, and develop
Continuously learning in a respectful, supported environment.

Make a difference
By focusing on impactful and quality outcomes.

A Position of Responsibility

Bringing vital drugs to market as safely and as quickly as possible is our goal. Because of the depth and breadth of our scientific reach, we know that we owe a tremendous responsibility to our clients, to patients, to ourselves, and to the scientific community in achieving this goal. It’s a responsibility that guides every decision: having the right people doing the right work to deliver the highest quality outcomes, continuously maintaining best-in-class solutions, innovating and pushing the boundaries of science, and championing openness and integrity at every step for the communities, patients, and animals that rely on us.

Our Charles River DNA

Our values – Care, Lead, Own, and Collaborate – are demonstrated in every aspect of our business. Our CRL DNA comprises these values and associated behaviors that guide how we make decisions, grow our future leaders, and pave the way for successful careers. By inspiring you through a diverse and inclusive working environment, protecting your health and well-being, and recognizing your contribution to our collective success, we champion and support you to live our values and drive success towards our goal of patient safety and drug efficacy, because hope matters.

Care
Do the right thing
Develop people and teams

Lead
Shape our future
Innovate and drive change
Set the pace

Own
Act like an owner
Develop self
Show courage

Collaborate
Work inclusively
Build partnerships
Advance integration

This is Our Moment

We believe our employees are best empowered to innovate and achieve their professional goals when they are safe, healthy, happy, and look forward to coming to work each day. We foster an inclusive work environment where our people can be their authentic selves. We are committed to providing an exceptional employee experience where you can have rewarding careers and continuously learn and grow.

Management Team

Meet the Management team driving Charles River's commitment to collaboration, responsibility, and leadership within the global research community.