Audentes Therapeutics, Inc. announced that it plans to invest $109 million to build a new 135,000 square foot, gene therapy manufacturing facility in Sanford, North Carolina. The initial phase of the capital investment is planned to occur over approximately 18 months, and the plant is expected to be operational in 2021. The remaining investment will take place over two additional planned expansion phases. The company plans to create over 200 new jobs in Lee County.