Charles River Laboratories

Charles River Laboratories International, Inc., founded in 1947 by Dr. Henry Foster, is a leading American pharmaceutical company specializing in preclinical and clinical laboratory services for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device i harmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries. Headquartered in Wilmington, Massachusetts, the company operates over 150 facilities across 21 countries and employs more than 21,000 people worldwide. The company's mission is to improve the quality of people's lives by providing essential products and services that expedite the discovery, early-stage development, and safe manufacture of novel drugs and therapeutics.Charles River's comprehensive portfolio includes support for basic research, drug discovery, safety and efficacy studies, clinical support, and manufacturing. Their clients encompass leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology, agrochemical, government, and academic organizations globally. EN.WIKIPEDIA.ORG In recent times, the company has faced challenges due to reduced research and development spending by pharmaceutical clients, leading to a downward revision of its 2024 financial forecasts. ...view more