This is your moment

This is your moment

2025 Summer Intern- Marketing

  • Req ID #: 226859
  • Wilmington, MA, US;
  • Wilmington, MA, US;
  • Full time

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For 75 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

The 2025 Summer Intern – Marketing will work closely with the IS marketing team to develop and execute content and campaigns to support prospect and lead engagement. This role will also support database and report management to accurately measure marketing impact. 

Essential responsibilities 

  • Develop, implement, and optimize digital and physical content and campaigns including email messaging, social media posts, website ads, event collateral, and website copy to generate qualified prospects and leads for Insourcing Solutions portfolio.  
  • Engage in communication with prospects and qualified leads where needed to support their movement in the buying journey. 
  • Track and report on prospect and lead activity metrics and campaign performance. 
  • Work within the CRM database to maintain updates to lead and sales stages, marketing statuses, and customer intelligence data (SalesForce.com).  
  • Assist in identifying and evaluating opportunities with third parties for digital ads or sponsored content placements  
  • Assist with special projects and perform other duties as assigned.  

Job Qualifications

Education: currently enrolled in a degree program in marketing, communications, or a related field degree program 

Technical Skills 

  • Knowledge of digital funnel marketing and campaign marketing  
  • Good understanding of social media, email marketing, and SEO tactical uses 
  • Basic knowledge of SEO principles and best practices for inbound content management 
  • Experience working with Salesforce or a similar CRM database a plus. 
  • Strong proficiency in data organization and manipulation with Excel and/or Smartsheet
  • Language and Organization Skill 
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills 
  • Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively 
  • Ability to work effectively in a remote setting 
  • Passion for staying up to date with emerging digital marketing trends and technologies 

The pay range for this position is $20-21 per hour.  Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

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 RiverCharles 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 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in over 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. 

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 worked on 80% of the drugs approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the past five years.

We’re committed to providing benefits that elevate your quality of life.  Based on your position these may include:  bonus/incentives based on performance, 401K, paid time off, stock purchase program, Health and wellness coverage, employee and family wellbeing support programs, and work life balance flexibility.

Equal Employment OpportunityCharles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer – all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, veteran or disability status.

It is unlawful in some states (including Massachusetts) to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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.

For more information, please visit www.criver.com.

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Helping you find your moment

You take great care and effort when you apply for a job with us. Rest assured that we’ll be just as diligent in finding the role that’s right for you. Here’s how our hiring process works:

Job Search

Learn about CRL, our culture, and why we do the work we do while also searching for roles that match your interests and expertise.

Application

Create a profile and apply to as many roles as you have an interest.

Note: Depending on the role, you may be required to include a resume in your application.

Assessment and application review

Complete assessments, if requested, to determine whether the role is likely to be a good fit for you – and vice versa. The recruiter will review your resume and qualifications against the requirements of the role and will determine next steps.

Note: At any point in the process, you can log into your profile to review the status of your application.

Interview

Engage in our inclusive interview process by meeting with a diverse group of interviewers who will provide information on the company, culture, and your role while also asking you questions to assess your skills, interests, and expertise. This is also a great time for you to ask questions.

Note: Charles River leverages technical and behavioral-based interview questions based on our DNA (Care, Lead, Own, and Collaborate). Please familiarize yourself with the DNA and be prepared to relate your experiences to them.

Job offer and onboarding

Receive a competitive offer either by phone or email from a Charles River recruiter or hiring manager. The offer will include your title, salary, location, and other relevant information.

Note: Upon acceptance, you will work with your recruiter to confirm a start date and will receive paperwork to electronically complete prior to your start. For US-based roles, upon your acceptance, you will be required to take a pre-employment drug screen and pass a criminal background check.

Job Search

Learn about CRL, our culture, and why we do the work we do while also searching for roles that match your interests and expertise.

Application

Create a profile and apply to as many roles as you have an interest. Note: Depending on the role, you may be required to include a resume in your application.

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Moment by moment

At Charles River, you’ll be able to contribute to incredible breakthroughs while experiencing exciting opportunities for growth and development.

  1. Client Manager

    Ensures high-quality customer service through multi-site coordination. Deliver timely, accurate, and comprehensive responses to sponsor requests.

  2. Business Development Director

    Deliver profitable sales growth by targeting and visiting clients to build strong relationships and customer loyalty.

  3. Senior Business Development Director

    Plan and execute a territory-based field sales strategy. Drive growth through targeted long- and short-term account plans.

  4. Regional Sales Manager

    Manage sales team within North America's Safety Assessment sales region to achieve sales and profit goals.

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Close-up of smiling male Charles River Commercial, Marketing & Sales professional

Client Manager

Ensures high-quality customer service through multi-site coordination. Deliver timely, accurate, and comprehensive responses to sponsor requests.

Business Development Director

Deliver profitable sales growth by targeting and visiting clients to build strong relationships and customer loyalty.

Senior Business Development Director

Plan and execute a territory-based field sales strategy. Drive growth through targeted long- and short-term account plans.

Regional Sales Manager

Manage sales team within North America's Safety Assessment sales region to achieve sales and profit goals.

About Charles River

Charles River is an early-stage Contract Research Organization (CRO). Here, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. With 100 sites around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our clients’ unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies, hospitals, and academic institutions around the world.

Charles River laboratory professional at a lab bench in a state-of-the-art laboratory environment looking through a microscope.

Supporting your well-being

Your dedication and passion make a life-saving difference in lives around the world. We’re committed to providing you with benefits that elevate your quality of life.

Financial

  • Earnings + incentives
  • Retirement benefits
  • Vacation + time away
  • Recognition
  • Employee assistance fund

Career

  • Professional development opportunities
  • Career development
  • Awards
  • Educational support

Health and wellness coverage

  • Employee well-being support
  • Family support programs
  • Parental benefits + family formation benefits
  • Work-life balance flexibility

Social and Community

  • Culture of inclusion
  • 11 employee resource groups (ERGs) with >3,000 members
  • Opportunities for paid volunteer time off
  • Community outreach + matching gift + engagement activities

Financial

  • Earnings + incentives
  • Retirement benefits
  • Vacation + time away
  • Recognition
  • Employee assistance fund

Career

  • Professional development opportunities
  • Career development
  • Awards
  • Educational support

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Charles River laboratory professional at a lab bench in a state-of-the-art laboratory environment looking through a microscope.

About Charles River

Charles River is an early-stage Contract Research Organization (CRO). Here, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. With 100 sites around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our clients’ unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies, hospitals, and academic institutions around the world.