Forge Biologics
Forge Biologics is a gene therapy contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that has raised $330M in funding. The company employs 438 people and partners with biotech firms to accelerate gene therapy development from research to production.
The growth story
Forge Biologics grew from 104 to 438 employees between 2021 and 2026, raising $330M along the way, most recently a Series C in September 2022.
About
Forge Biologics provides outsourced manufacturing and development services for gene therapies, working with biotech companies and research institutions. The company focuses on bridging the gap between laboratory research and clinical application of these treatments.
The company has grown rapidly since its 2020 founding, reaching 438 employees. Its $330M Series C in 2022 was backed by major healthcare investors including Perceptive Advisors and Drive Capital.
Founders and leadership
Research is the largest function at Forge Biologics, accounting for 59 employees. The company has a relatively young workforce with a median tenure of just one year.
Departments, and which ones grew
Headcount by function: Research 106 (-7% YoY), Operations 80 (+5% YoY), Quality Assurance 71 (+25% YoY), Information Technology 33 (+32% YoY), Engineering 32 (+23% YoY), Business Development 17 (+21% YoY).
Talent flow
Forge Biologics primarily recruits from The Ohio State University (32 hires) and Nationwide Children's Hospital (20 hires). Alumni frequently move to other gene therapy firms like Andelyn Biosciences or pharmaceutical companies such as Amgen.
Most common previous employers of Forge Biologics staff: The Ohio State University (32), Nationwide Children's Hospital (20), AmplifyBio (14), Boehringer Ingelheim (14), Abeona Therapeutics (14), Andelyn Biosciences (13). Former Forge Biologics employees most often moved to Andelyn Biosciences (3), hims & hers (3), The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (3), Amgen (3), Perceptive Advisors (2), Bristol Myers Squibb (2).
Alumni worth knowing
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Web traffic
Traffic mix: 51% direct, 29% search, 5% social, 0% paid.
What this company is made of
Most common skills at Forge Biologics: Microsoft Office (163), Microsoft Excel (132), Leadership (131), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) (125), Communication (113), Customer Service (102), Research Skills (100), Cell Culture (96).
Where the team actually sits
Forge Biologics people are concentrated in Ohio, United States (156), Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area (48), United States (16), Greater Cleveland (5).
Search footprint
Forge Biologics attracts about 470 organic search visits a month, traffic worth roughly $3K a month if bought through ads. It gained 81 ranking keywords and lost 67 in the last period.
What employees say
- Compensation
- 3.80 / 5
- Career opportunities
- 3.80 / 5
- Senior management
- 3.30 / 5
- Work-life balance
- 3.20 / 5
Frequently asked
Forge Biologics has 438 employees as of September 2026.
Forge Biologics has raised $330M in total, most recently a Series C round in September 2022.
The most common previous employers of current Forge Biologics staff are The Ohio State University (32 people), Nationwide Children's Hospital (20 people), AmplifyBio (14 people).
Former Forge Biologics employees most often move to Andelyn Biosciences (3), hims & hers (3), The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (3).
Forge Biologics attracts about 470 organic search visits a month, worth roughly $3K a month in equivalent ad spend.
The most common skills among Forge Biologics staff are Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Leadership, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Communication.
Forge Biologics staff are concentrated in Ohio, United States (156), Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area (48), United States (16).
Forge Biologics has about 106 people in Research, down 7% over the past year, as of September 2026.
Forge Biologics has about 80 people in Operations, up 5% over the past year, as of September 2026.
Computed from 249 current and 146 former Forge Biologics profiles, as of September 2026. Source: Crustdata.
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