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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterVerdesian Life Sciences employees are -51% more likely to recommend Verdesian Life Sciences as a great place to work
| 16% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 17% | Passives |
| 67% | Detractors |
Working at Verdesian Life Sciences is rated below average by 6 employees, across various culture dimensions. Verdesian Life Sciences employees rate Perks And Benefits highest among all categories, and think that eNPS and Executive Team have the most room for improvement, putting Verdesian Life Sciences’s culture in the Bottom 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 50% compared to other companies in Burlington, NC. See below in detail how working at Verdesian Life Sciences was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Verdesian Life Sciences is rated C
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Verdesian Life Sciences ranks in the Bottom 40% 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 13 Verdesian Life Sciences employee reviews, 100% were positive.
| Positive Reviews | 100% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 0% |
What did you like most about the interview process?It's a generic interview process. Nothing unique.
What makes you most happy at work?The people I work with.
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?The team is supportive and united in our goals.
At Verdesian Life Sciences, we enable a sustainable future for farmers through nutrient use efficiency.
Verdesian Life Sciences was founded in 2014 and its current CEO is Kenny Avery. Since its inception 12 years ago, Verdesian Life Sciences has grown to 200 employees.
At Verdesian Life Sciences, we enable a sustainable future for farmers through nutrient use efficiency.
At Verdesian Life Sciences, we enable a sustainable future for farmers through nutrient use efficiency.
| Headquarter | 1001 Winstead Dr. Cary, NC 27513 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.vlsci.com |
| Founding Date | 2014 |
| Tel | 919.697.0487 |
| Company Status | Private |
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Verdesian Life Sciences competitors include Monsanto Company, Syngenta, and Dow AgroSciences. Verdesian Life Sciences ranks 4th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Verdesian Life Sciences compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

Verdesian Life Sciences has 200 employees. 6 employees at Verdesian Life Sciences have reviewed Verdesian Life Sciences across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was a month ago.
Overall, the 6 Verdesian Life Sciences employees give their leadership a grade of D+, or Bottom 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Verdesian Life Sciences are pleased with their total compensation at Verdesian Life Sciences, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Verdesian Life Sciences are generally satisfied with their team. 6 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C-. The majority believe the meetings at Verdesian Life Sciences are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Verdesian Life Sciences believe the environment at Verdesian Life Sciences is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Verdesian Life Sciences is comfortably fast. About 33% of the employees at Verdesian Life Sciences work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Verdesian Life Sciences are generally 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 Verdesian Life Sciences employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Verdesian Life Sciences' KPIs and OKRs.
Kenny’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Kenny in the Bottom 40% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 45% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Burlington, NC. Kenny Avery’s employees rank Verdesian Life Sciences in the Top 20% for Perks And Benefits, in the Top 25% for Happiness, and in the Top 30% for Compensation. When compared to Verdesian Life Sciences’s competitors, Kenny Avery ranks below both Dow AgroSciences CEO Tim Hassinger and Syngenta CEO J Fyrwald.
The Verdesian Life Sciences Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO Kenny Avery, VP Sales South & East Russell Thomas, and VP of Sales - West Region Jason Radford
Kenny Avery CEO / President
Kenny Avery serves as the CEO / President of Verdesian Life Sciences.
Russell Thomas VP Sales South & East
Russell Thomas serves as the VP Sales South & East for Verdesian Life Sciences. Russell started at Verdesian Life... read more
Jason Radford VP of Sales - West Region
Jason Radford serves as the VP of Sales - West Region for Verdesian Life Sciences. Jason started at Verdesian Life... read more
Craig Scott Director, Information Systems
Craig Scott serves as the Director, Information Systems for Verdesian Life Sciences, US LLC. Craig started at Verdesian... read more
Francis Pirozzi Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary
Francis Pirozzi serves as the Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary for Verdesian Life Sciences, LLC. Francis... read more
Michael King Executive Vice President, Operations
Michael King serves as the Executive Vice President, Operations of Verdesian Life Sciences. Michael currently resides in... read more
Alan Sparkman Vice President of Sales, South and East US
Alan Sparkman serves as the Vice President of Sales, South and East US of Verdesian Life Sciences. Alan currently... read more
How much do people at Verdesian Life Sciences get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Verdesian Life Sciences is $79,179, or $38 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $206,058, or $99 per hour.
At Verdesian Life Sciences, the highest paid job is a Business Development Manager at $104,912 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $39,217 annually. Average Verdesian Life Sciences salaries by department include: Sales at $59,732, Operations at $77,436, Marketing at $76,168, and HR at $89,401. Half of Verdesian Life Sciences salaries are above $206,058.
3 employees at Verdesian Life Sciences rank their Compensation in the Top 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 9 ratings) while 3 employees at Verdesian Life Sciences rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 3 ratings).
Last updated a month ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $91k | $91k | 1st Percentile |
25th Percentile $145k | $145k | 25th Percentile |
50th Percentile $206k | $206k | 50th Percentile |
75th Percentile $235k | $235k | 75th Percentile |
100th Percentile $329k | $329k | 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 Verdesian Life Sciences across various culture dimensions.
Verdesian Life Sciences' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year.

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In 2019, Verdesian Life Sciences applied for 1 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Verdesian Life Sciences has a total of 200 employees
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This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data

What is Verdesian Life Sciences address?
Verdesian Life Sciences location is at 1001 Winstead Dr.
Who is the CEO of Verdesian Life Sciences?
Verdesian Life Sciences CEO is Kenny Avery, their score by employees is 67
What is Verdesian Life Sciences eNPS?
The eNPS for Verdesian Life Sciences is -51
What is the salary for Recruiter in Verdesian Life Sciences?
Recruiter average salary in the US is 91k
What are the salaries in the Operations in Verdesian Life Sciences?
The average salaries for Operations in Verdesian Life Sciences is 77k