Technical Training Manager (GMP Manufacturing)

Job Description

Job Description

About Forge

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 idea 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.

About The Role :

As a Technical Training Manager within the Quality Management Training team, you'll play a lead role in training and developing associates on GMP-regulated processes that support our AAV Manufacturing operations. Reporting to the Director, GMP Quality Training, you'll own the delivery of training through hands-on and classroom instruction, actively observe performance, and mentor associates to ensure they are trained, qualified, and confident in their work. You'll lead qualification and requalification activities, document results in compliance with GDP, and maintain your own process and gowning qualifications to serve as a subject matter expert. While this position is primarily focused on training delivery and mentoring, you'll also shape the program by identifying training gaps, sharing feedback with supervisors, and recommending improvements to strengthen training methods, content, and overall effectiveness.

What You'll Do :

Training Delivery and Qualification :

• Serve as a subject matter expert and technical lead for GMP Manufacturing operations, owning the delivery of training through classroom instruction, one-on-one coaching, and hands-on, on-the-job practice.
• Mentor associates throughout their development, actively observe and evaluate performance, and ensure their successful transition to independent work.
• Coordinate and lead qualification and requalification activities by assessing proficiency, verifying proper execution of GMP-regulated processes, and ensuring all results are accurately documented in compliance with GDP.

Training Coordination and Compliance :

Program Development and Content Management :

Continuous Improvement and Support :

What You'll Bring :

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.

Forge Biologics is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. Forge Biologics, provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Forge Your Future with Us

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.

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We take the health and happiness of our employees seriously and are consistently evaluating new ways to make our benefits truly Un FORGE ttable.