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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterKBI Biopharma employees are -20% more likely to recommend KBI Biopharma as a great place to work
| 40% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 0% | Passives |
| 60% | Detractors |
Working at KBI Biopharma is rated below average by 7 employees, across various culture dimensions. KBI Biopharma employees rate Compensation highest among all categories, and think that CEO Rating and Team have the most room for improvement, putting KBI Biopharma’s culture in the Bottom 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 20% compared to other companies in Burlington, NC. See below in detail how working at KBI Biopharma was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at KBI Biopharma is rated D
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KBI Biopharma ranks in the Bottom 20% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 6 KBI Biopharma employee reviews, 100% were positive.
| Positive Reviews | 100% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 0% |
What did you like most about the interview process?Very focused on teams and the correct fit not just sliding someone into a slot
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Work Life Balance is a key company focus
What are some of the best things about your team?While relatively new the co-operation and teamwork are exceptional
KBI Biopharma, Inc. (KBI) is a leading development and contract manufacturing organization serving the biopharmaceutical industry. We help
KBI is a biopharma contract development & manufacturing organization driven to accelerate the development of innovative discoveries into life-changing biological products and expand global access of medicines to patients in need.
| Headquarter | 1101 Hamlin Road Durham, NC 27704 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.kbibiopharma.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1996 |
| Tel | (919) 479-9898 |
| Company Status | Private |
7 employees at KBI Biopharma have reviewed KBI Biopharma across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 7 KBI Biopharma employees give their leadership a grade of D-, or Bottom 10% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at KBI Biopharma are pleased with their total compensation at KBI Biopharma, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at KBI Biopharma are mostly dissatisfied with their team. 7 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D-. Less than half believe the meetings at KBI Biopharma are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at KBI Biopharma believe the environment at KBI Biopharma is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at KBI Biopharma is extremely fast. About 50% of the employees at KBI Biopharma work 8 hours or less, while 25% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at KBI Biopharma are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Burlington, NC about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Burlington, NC employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 74% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
At this moment no KBI Biopharma employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand KBI Biopharma's KPIs and OKRs.
Tim’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Tim in the Bottom 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 5% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Burlington, NC. Tim Kelly’s employees rank KBI Biopharma in the Top 30% for Compensation, in the Top 50% for Perks And Benefits, and in the Bottom 40% for Environment.
The KBI Biopharma Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO Tim Kelly, Sr VP, Business Development Stewart McNaull, and Vice President Business Development Mike Cavanaugh
Tim Kelly CEO / President
Tim Kelly serves as the CEO / President of KBI Biopharma.
Stewart McNaull Sr VP, Business Development
Stewart McNaull serves as the Sr VP, Business Development of KBI Biopharma.
Mike Cavanaugh Vice President Business Development
Mike Cavanaugh serves as the Vice President Business Development of KBI Biopharma.
Bernardo Estupinan-Gaisbauer Vice President, Business Development
Bernardo Estupinan-Gaisbauer serves as the Vice President, Business Development of KBI Biopharma.
Brandon Vail Vice President, Business Development
Brandon Vail serves as the Vice President, Business Development of KBI Biopharma.
Thomas Jung Vice President, Business Development
Thomas Jung serves as the Vice President, Business Development of KBI Biopharma.
Mark Lutgen Vice President, Engineering
Mark Lutgen serves as the Vice President, Engineering of KBI Biopharma.
Carnley Norman Vice President, Manufacturing Operations
Carnley Norman serves as the Vice President, Manufacturing Operations of KBI Biopharma.
Sandra Lueken Vice President, Quality Operations
Sandra Lueken serves as the Vice President, Quality Operations of KBI Biopharma.
How much do people at KBI Biopharma get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at KBI Biopharma is $91,312, or $43 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $96,275, or $46 per hour.
At KBI Biopharma, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $174,717 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $39,040 annually. Average KBI Biopharma salaries by department include: Operations at $81,688, Finance at $73,616, Business Development at $96,627, and Engineering at $97,102. Half of KBI Biopharma salaries are above $96,275.
5 employees at KBI Biopharma rank their Compensation in the Top 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 17 ratings) while 5 employees at KBI Biopharma rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 6 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $54k | $54k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $77k | $77k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $96k | $96k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $174k | $174k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $233k | $233k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $330k | $330k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at KBI Biopharma across various culture dimensions.
KBI Biopharma's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. KBI Biopharma's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.

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What is KBI Biopharma address?
KBI Biopharma location is at 1101 Hamlin Road
Who is the CEO of KBI Biopharma?
KBI Biopharma CEO is Tim Kelly, their score by employees is 46
What is KBI Biopharma eNPS?
The eNPS for KBI Biopharma is -20
What is the salary for Project Manager in KBI Biopharma?
Project Manager average salary in the US is 96k
What are the salaries in the Marketing in KBI Biopharma?
The average salaries for Marketing in KBI Biopharma is 155k