Sanford biologics manufacturing plant (Helix Innovation Park)
Kyowa Kirin North America Manufacturing, LLC, Sanford, Lee County, North Carolina
Sanford biologics manufacturing plant (Helix Innovation Park) in Sanford, North Carolina is Kyowa Kirin North America Manufacturing, LLC’s plant for biologic therapies (clinical and commercial). Status: announced as of February 27, 2024. Kyowa Kirin North America Manufacturing, LLC announced $200 million and 102 jobs. Primary source: governor.nc.gov, checked November 12, 2026.
- Status
- Announced
- Announced investment
- $200 million
- Announced jobs
- 102
- Industry
- Pharmaceuticals
- Sheet
- NC-27
- Revised
- November 12, 2026
Status timeline
- Announcedgovernor.nc.gov
Filled dots are confirmed by a company, state, SEC or federal source. Dashed dots come from news reports only. Investment and job figures are as announced, not achieved.
Plant facts
| Company | Kyowa Kirin North America Manufacturing, LLC |
|---|---|
| Plant | Sanford biologics manufacturing plant (Helix Innovation Park) |
| Location | Sanford, Lee County, North Carolina |
| Industry | Pharmaceuticals |
| Product | Biologic therapies (clinical and commercial) |
| Announced investment | $200 million |
| Announced jobs | 102 |
| Last checked | November 12, 2026 |
Sources
- Kyowa Kirin selects Lee County (state release, governor.nc.gov, checked November 12, 2026)
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