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Operational Excellence by Design
A quality-focused approach to biologics testing and manufacturing excellence
At Charles River, operational excellence is woven into every aspect of our integrated biologics testing and manufacturing network. Our team upholds a culture of quality, driven by accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement across our global centers of excellence.
Each year, we conduct over 40,000 biologics tests across a wide range of modalities, delivering the high-quality data clients rely on to move forward with confidence. Our scientists partner closely to design phase-appropriate testing strategies that evolve with regulatory requirements - taking biologics seamlessly from preclinical stages through to commercialization. Backed by GMP-compliant laboratories in the US and Europe, we ensure consistency, scalability, and scientific rigor at every step.
Manufacturing excellence means delivering quickly and reliably, because every moment matters
We understand the importance of speed in drug development and manufacturing and deliver on it alongside uncompromising quality. Through robust and agile processes, we develop and produce scalable, high-quality drug products. Starting on time and getting it right is fundamental to how we operate.
Our integrated CDMO facilities across North America and Europe provide end-to-end manufacturing services, including plasmid DNA, viral vector, and cell and gene therapy manufacturing. These sites use shared systems and real-time, inter-site collaboration, enabling rapid knowledge transfer that reduces bottlenecks and further accelerates development timelines.
Committed to fostering a culture of quality and partnership
Quality drives processes and decisions at every level. All team members are encouraged and empowered to push improvements, speak openly about challenges, and uphold the highest standards daily.
An ingrained partnership approach also ensures tight alignment with program needs at every stage, from early R&D through commercialization. By proactively anticipating challenges, maintaining open lines of communication, and swiftly adapting to changes, we function as a trusted extension of our clients' teams.
What motivates us is clear: every step we take in our labs and facilities contributes directly to delivering life-changing therapies to patients faster. This real-world impact drives our teams to uphold excellence every day.
Hear from our manufacturing leadership team
In this video series, produced in partnership with The Medicine Maker, our senior leaders share how operational excellence and quality are achieved across biologics testing and manufacturing services. Their insights reveal how we set and meet the high standards that let our clients move confidently from concept to cure.
Because every moment matters.