About The Role: Forge Biologics is seeking a Manager to join its Technical Sales team in a highly visible, customer-facing role supporting gene therapy programs. This position serves as a technical authority for AAV-based therapeutic development and manufacturing, engaging directly with scientific and executive leadership at client organizations.
The ideal candidate is a PhD-level scientist with deep expertise across AAV therapeutic development, process development, GMP manufacturing, and associated analytics. This role functions as a technical overlay to commercial and delivery teams, leading peer-to-peer scientific discussions that shape client strategy, program design, and successful CMC pathways.
This role is remote-eligible and requires approximately 30% travel to Forge Biologics' headquarters in Columbus, Ohio, as well as to domestic and international client meetings and industry conferences.
Responsibilities:Pre-Sales- Serve as the primary scientific and technical interface between Forge Biologics, prospective clients, and internal commercial and delivery teams.
- Lead technical scoping and program strategy development through proposal and contract execution stages.
- Represent Forge Biologics as a subject matter expert in client engagements, addressing complex technical questions and influencing program direction through credible scientific insight.
- Partner with Sales to develop account growth strategies and support expansion of existing and new client relationships.
- Build and maintain trusted, senior-level relationships with client technical and scientific leadership.
- Develop and deliver high-impact technical proposals, presentations, and sales materials that clearly articulate Forge's capabilities and competitive differentiation.
- Actively represent Forge Biologics at industry conferences, trade shows, and client meetings as a visible technical leader in the gene therapy space.
Delivery- Collaborate closely with Client Relations, Project Management, and technical delivery teams to ensure successful execution of contracted programs.
- Provide program insight during routine client delivery calls.
- Support timely evaluation and scoping of Change Order requests.
- Participate in Client Joint Steering Committee meetings, contributing technical insight alongside commercial partners and Forge leadership.
Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, or a related field required; advanced degree (Master's or PhD) highly preferred.
- Significant hands-on experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry, with a strong preference for experience in MS&T, GMP manufacturing, Process Engineering, Process Development, or related disciplines.
- Deep technical expertise in gene therapy development and manufacturing, with the ability to translate complex scientific concepts for diverse audiences.
- Strong understanding of drug development, regulatory expectations, and market dynamics within the gene therapy field.
- Exceptional relationship-building, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication, negotiation, and presentation abilities.
- Willingness to travel up to 30%.
Preferred Skills:This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned.
We've Got You Covered: At Forge Biologics, we believe our people deserve to be taken care of - in and out of the workplace. We've built a comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to help you thrive, grow, and feel valued every step of the way:
Health from day one- Health, dental and vision insurance start your first day - with 90% of premiums covered for you and your family.
Time to recharge- A competitive paid time off plan - because rest fuels innovation.
- 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave so you can focus on family when it matters most.
Rewarding your impact- Annual bonus opportunities for all full-time team members.
- 401(k) with company match to help you plan for the future.
- Special employee discounts, including childcare and dependent care savings.
Your wellness, supported- Onsite fitness facility at The Hearth.
- Mental health counseling and financial planning services through our Employee Assistance Program.
- Employer-paid short and long-term disability coverage to protect your peace of mind.
Fuel for your workday- A fully stocked kitchen with free snacks and beverages - we keep you energized and ready for what's next.
Grow with us- Ongoing professional development resources, training, and mentorship programs to help you build your care and grow within Forge.
