Life Sciences

In the heart of North Carolina, life sciences companies are establishing a major hub, and more and more are choosing Sanford and Lee County for their biomanufacturing operations. Sanford’s unique value proposition offers lower operational and living costs without sacrificing quality or access to major industry markets. Plenty of affordable land, a skilled workforce, and proximity to the renowned Research Triangle are a few reasons why companies like Pfizer and Astellas Gene Therapies continue to invest in Sanford.

“As we embarked on our journey to expand our global manufacturing presence in North America, we sought to find a community that embodies our values of teamwork, trust, and commitment to enhancing lives.  We found these values in Sanford.  Since our first meetings here, we have been embraced with hospitality, warmth, and an enthusiastic reception to our plans to build a state-of-the-art biologics manufacturing facility at Helix Innovation Park at the Brickyard.  The Sanford Area Growth Alliance (SAGA) has been an invaluable partner in facilitating our needs, from connecting us with local resources to introducing us to civic, community, and industry leaders as well as academic partners who will be instrumental to our collective success. The knowledge, counsel, and support from SAGA has given us a strong start and has enabled us to become a valued member of the Sanford community even before we have begun to build our facility. Many thanks to SAGA for its focus on growing a strong, engaged, and prosperous community.” – Executive Vice President of Supply Chain Operations Kyowa Kirin North America Paul Testa