Bill Briggs

Bill Briggs is an experienced business development leader with a significant track record in the life sciences industry. Currently serving as the Global Head of Business Development at Charles River Laboratories, Bill oversees a $2+ billion business unit with global commercial responsibility across North America, Europe, and AsiaPac. Prior roles include Chief Commercial Officer at Nexelis, where Bill played a crucial role in the company's successful sale to a leading CRO, and Global Vice President of Business Development at Covance, managing a $1.6 billion global organization. Bill's expertise extends to strategic outsourcing as Managing Partner at Pacific BioSource and operational leadership at Esoterix, where roles included Vice President & General Manager with full P&L accountability. Educational credentials include an Advanced Management Program from the University of Oxford and a Bachelor's in Business Administration from Howard University.