Scientist II - Manager, PD Upstream

Forge Your Future with Us: 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. 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. What sets Forge apart is our culture of&nbsp; H.O.P.E. &nbsp;We are&nbsp; hardworking , showing up each day with determination and grit. We are&nbsp; open , creating a space where ideas flow freely, and every voice is valued. We are&nbsp; purpose-driven , with every task directly tied to changing lives. And we are&nbsp; engaged , energized by the challenges we face and the milestones we achieve together. 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. 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. &nbsp; About The Role:&nbsp; &nbsp; The Scientist II&nbsp;provides active leadership and execution of&nbsp;the laboratory&nbsp;experiments and protocols for upstream process development efforts. This individual will lead&nbsp;projects and&nbsp;complex experiments,&nbsp;train&nbsp;junior scientists, and actively contribute to the advancement of AAV manufacturing processes. &nbsp; &nbsp; Responsibilities: &nbsp; Senior-level technical contributor and subject matter expert for upstream systems and process strategy &nbsp; <li data-leveltext=""