<p><strong>Forge Your Future with Us:</strong></p> <p>At Forge Biologics, we believe in turning bold ideas into life-changing realities. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to enable access to life-changing gene therapies and help bring them from ideas into reality. We partner with scientists, physicians, biotech and pharma innovators, and patient communities — all united by one goal: improving lives. If you’re driven by purpose and excited to make a tangible impact, this is where your journey begins.</p> <p>Our team works out of The Hearth, a state-of-the-art, 200,000-square-foot cGMP facility in Columbus, Ohio. Here, you won’t just watch innovation happen — you’ll be part of it. Whether you’re scaling AAV manufacturing, collaborating on cutting-edge therapies, or supporting complex technical projects, you’ll play a key role in bringing hope to patients with genetic diseases.</p> <p>What sets Forge apart is our culture of <strong>H.O.P.E.</strong> We are <strong>hardworking</strong>, showing up each day with determination and grit. We are <strong>open</strong>, creating a space where ideas flow freely, and every voice is valued. We are <strong>purpose-driven</strong>, with every task directly tied to changing lives. And we are <strong>engaged</strong>, energized by the challenges we face and the milestones we achieve together.</p> <p>At Forge, your growth matters. We’re committed to helping you expand your skills, take on new challenges, and develop your career through mentorship, hands-on learning, and opportunities for advancement. Our people are our greatest investment, and we’re proud to see team members grow with us.</p> <p>If you’re ready to use your talent to help deliver hope to patients around the world, join us — and be part of something bigger than yourself.</p> <p><strong></strong></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">About The Role: </span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">The Associate Director will play a pivotal role in leading scientific and operational activities to support upstream process development for viral vector production. This position will manage a team of scientists and research associates to design, execute, and optimize upstream processes, ensuring robust scalability and technology transfer into GMP manufacturing. The ideal candidate will combine technical excellence with strong leadership and collaboration skills to drive innovation and efficiency in upstream development.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Responsibilities:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Lead day-to-day operations of upstream process development, including experimental design, execution, and data interpretation for viral vector production (AAV and LV)</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":30,"335559739":30}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Senior-level technical expert and upstream leader responsible for complex development initiatives</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":30,"335559739":30}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Independently manages multiple programs or initiatives to a high degree of quality, ensuring technical excellence, scientific rigor, and regulatory alignment</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":30,"335559739":30}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Manages and p</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">rovides mentorship and coaching to scientists and associates, developing technical </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">capabilities</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet"> and reinforcing a culture of quality, safety, and continuous learning</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":30,"335559739":30}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"33555