Charles River Laboratories is an American corporation specializing in a variety of preclinical and clinical laboratory services for the pharmaceutical, medical device, and biotechnology industries. It is the global leader in the supply of research models and the management of outsourced preclinical drug development. Common research areas include oncology, neuroscience, immunology, and metabolic diseases.
Brand Authority Index (BAI): 92/100
Archetype: Challenger
Category: Life Sciences
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Last analyzed: April 11, 2026
Founded: 1947
Headquarters: Wilmington, Massachusetts, USA