Associate Manager, Quality Assurance
Posted 6 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Associate Manager, QA Operations - AAV Manufacturing (2nd Shift)”
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- Expected experience
- 6+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
No salary listed for this role.
Field of studyEngineering, Scientific Fields (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
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 H.O.P.E. We are hardworking, showing up each day with determination and grit. We are open, creating a space where ideas flow freely, and every voice is valued. We are purpose-driven, with every task directly tied to changing lives. And we are 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.
About The Role:
The Associate Manager, Quality Assurance - AAV Manufacturing is responsible for the supervision and development of junior members of the Quality Assurance team and helping oversee AAV GMP manufacturing activities. The Associate Manager will provide expertise and guidance, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and maintaining the highest quality standards. The Associate Manager will supervise junior members of the Quality Assurance team in activities such as document control, batch record review, and maintaining a QA presence in AAV gene therapy manufacturing areas.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as a quality resource for the GMP AAV Manufacturing department directly overseeing operations in the cleanroom manufacturing environment, providing guidance and effective communication of Quality issues that arise during the manufacturing of product by making make fact-based, data driven, compliant decisions regarding products and process.