Client Manager

Client Manager Req ID #:  65332 Location: 

Worcester, MA, US, 01608 For 70 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about. Job Summary We are seeking an experiencedClient Managerfor our Client Services Team located inour Discovery Site inWorcester, MA.

Client Services is the intersection of science & business at Charles River. We are looking for a strong client facing, results oriented, self-starter who is ready to be a part of growing and driving the WOR in-vivo PK, bioanalysis, and in-vitro ADME business lines. Collaboration with internal stakeholders including Business Development, Client Services and site Operational colleagues is critical to success in this role. Position will be primarily an external client focus in the Boston/Cambridge bio hub with local daily travel to these areas. Ultimate responsibilities are to achieve the overall sales goals of the site and to drive new business growth in the above mentioned areas. Scientific understanding and experience with in-vivo PK, bioanalysis, and in-vitro ADME are a plus.

The following are minimum requirements related to theClient Managerposition:

Education: Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent in science, business, or marketing related discipline. Experience: 3-5 years customer service or related experience. Experience in a contract research and/or pharmaceutical setting preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above. Other:Capable of working with a minimum of supervision, able to handle multiple tasks, and effectively priortize based on departmental goals. Strongcommunication and interpersonal skills. Organizational skills and attention to detail required. Proficient in word processing, spreadsheet, and database software. Ability to work effectively and efficiently to meet deadlines. Understanding of business/sales process required.

About Corporate Functions 

The Corporate Functions provide operational support across Charles River in areas such as Human Resources, Finance, IT, Legal, Sales, Quality Assurance, Marketing, and Corporate Development. They partner with their colleagues across the company to develop and drive strategies and to set global standards. The functions are essential to providing a bridge between strategic vision and operational readiness, to ensure ongoing functional innovation and capability improvement.

About Charles River

Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients’ clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.

With over 14,000 employees within 80 facilities in 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client’s unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world. And in 2018, revenue increased by 22% to $2.27 billion from $1.86 billion in 2017.

At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly supported the development of ~85% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2018.

Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Disabled/Vet.If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e-mail message to crrecruitment_US@crl.com. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

Nearest Major Market: Worcester

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