Team Lead

Step into a pivotal leadership position with Charles River Laboratories as a full-time Team Lead based in Five Points, Wake County, guiding a dedicated team that supports the discovery, development, and reliable manufacture of life-changing drug therapies.

About the Role

As a Team Lead in Five Points, Wake County, you will coordinate the day-to-day efforts of your group and serve as the connection between front-line staff and broader organizational goals at Charles River Laboratories. This on-site, full-time role is ideal for someone who thrives on mentoring others, keeping projects on track, and contributing to work that improves health and well-being for people around the world.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and motivate a team to meet quality, productivity, and timeline expectations.
• Assign workloads, monitor progress, and provide hands-on coaching and feedback.
• Act as the main point of contact between team members and leadership.
• Support the safe, accurate execution of processes tied to drug discovery, development, and manufacturing.
• Identify ways to improve workflows and uphold company standards and procedures.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and people-management abilities.
• Strong communication skills for guiding a team and collaborating across functions.
• A background that adds value to the role — whether in life sciences, finance, IT, sales, or a related field.
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities on-site.

About Charles River Laboratories

For 75 years, the people of Charles River Laboratories have collaborated to advance the discovery, development, and safe production of new therapies. Joining the company means becoming part of a community whose work makes a meaningful difference to patients everywhere, drawing on talent from many disciplines to power its mission.

How to Apply

Ready to lead at Charles River Laboratories in Five Points, Wake County? View the full Team Lead listing and submit your application via Adzuna.