Massachusets-based Charles River Laboratories announced it will do lab work for AstraZeneca.
Stefan Platz, Vice President, Global Safety Assessment, AstraZeneca said, “Tapping into the high quality drug development services of a trusted strategic partner enables AstraZeneca to increase our resource flexibility while simplifying the way we work. We are pleased to partner with Charles River to utilize their scientific expertise, such as their customized in vivo biology program. Our organizations will work hand-in-hand to deliver toxicology, safety pharmacology and development DMPK studies in support of our efforts to deliver safe and effective new treatments to patients more efficiently.”
The three-year agreement extends into 2015. AstraZeneca began the process of transferring programs to Charles River earlier this year. This process is expected to be completed by early 2013. In 2013, sales will account for about 1 percent of Charles River’s total sales.
