Global Chief Compliance & Ethics Leader

Charles River Laboratories; Wilmington (MA); Remote; USD 320,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus incentives

401K

Paid time off

Stock purchase program

Health coverage

Wellbeing programs

Work life balance

Job summary

Charles River Laboratories is seeking a Chief Compliance Officer to design, lead, and continuously enhance the company’s global ethics and compliance program. You will provide strategic leadership on compliance risks across worldwide operations, including investigations, privacy, trade controls, and third‑party risk management.

The role requires extensive experience in life sciences or regulated industries, with a track record advising executives and the Board on risk, investigations, and

Qualifications

• At least 15 years of progressive experience in compliance, risk, ethics, governance, or related functions.
• Prior Chief Compliance Officer or Deputy CCO experience at a multinational.
• Experience with international markets and complex regulatory environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise ethics and global compliance program design, governance, and culture-building.
• Oversee risk assessments, monitoring, and remediation planning across the enterprise.
• Manage regulatory compliance, investigations, and response to inquiries, audits, and inspections.
• Direct third‑party compliance, due diligence, contracting, and monitoring for global partnerships.
• Develop and deliver enterprise-wide compliance training and communications.

Skills

Leadership

Ethics & Compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Executive communication

Education

Undergraduate degree

Advanced degree / certifications

Job description

Charles River Laboratories is seeking a Chief Compliance Officer to design, lead, and continuously enhance the company’s global ethics and compliance program. You will provide strategic leadership on compliance risks across worldwide operations, including investigations, privacy, trade controls, and third‑party risk management.

The role requires extensive experience in life sciences or regulated industries, with a track record advising executives and the Board on risk, investigations, and