Charles River Laboratories · 1 day ago
2026 Summer Intern - Strategic Marketing Events
United States
Internship
Remote
Intern
$18/hr - $22/hr
Start in 2026 SummerCharles River Laboratories is an early-stage contract research organization dedicated to improving health and well-being globally. The Strategic Events Summer Intern will support the Global Strategic Events Team in research, analysis, and enhancement of the worldwide events program, gaining hands-on experience in a life sciences environment.
BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceutical
No H1B
Responsibilities
Conduct research and analysis to support Charles River’s global events strategy, including audits of industry memberships and assessment of associated business value
Build and maintain a comprehensive directory of key conferences by therapeutic area, including pricing models, historical participation, and competitor presence
Research and document best practices in trade show engagement, booth branding, and attendee experience to support updates to the internal Event Playbook
Assist in the development of dashboards, KPI frameworks, and standardized post‑event reporting templates
Benchmark competitor and broader industry event activity to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for differentiation
Map, document, and help optimize internal event planning and execution processes to improve efficiency and consistency
Support ad hoc strategic initiatives and special projects as assigned by the Strategic Events Team
Collaborate cross‑functionally with internal stakeholders, demonstrating professionalism, discretion, and strong communication skills
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a Bachelors degree in Marketing, Events Management, Business, Communications, or a related field
Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to conduct research, analyze information, and clearly summarize insights
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); experience with dashboards or reporting tools is a plus
Interest in events, life sciences, marketing operations, or project management
Self‑motivated, proactive, and comfortable working independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment
Strong written communication skills and a desire to learn in a fast‑paced, professional setting
Capable of working with a minimum of supervision remotely, able to handle multiple tasks, and effectively prioritize based on departmental goals
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Organizational skills and attention to detail required
Proficient in word processing, spreadsheet, and database software
Benefits
Bonus/incentives based on performance
401K
Paid time off
Stock purchase program
Health and wellness coverage
Employee and family wellbeing support programs
Work life balance flexibility
Company
Charles River Laboratories
At Charles River, we are guided by our strong purpose—to create healthier lives—which centers around the patients who rely on the therapeutics we help to develop, the animals in our care, to our planet, and to the passionate and skilled people who are at the heart of our organization and make it all possible.
Founded in 1947
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.54BKey Investors
The Foundation for Chemistry Research and Initiatives
2024-06-11Grant· $1.3M
2021-03-23Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2019-10-21Post Ipo Debt· $500M
Leadership Team
James C. Foster
Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer
C
Chuck Moran
Associate Director, Digital Experiences and Marketing Technology
Recent News
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