Alex J Fontan

Alex J Fontan is an experienced biotechnology professional currently serving as the Associate Director of GMP Downstream Manufacturing at Forge Biologics since August 2023. Fontan is also the Owner of Flipp Construction Ltd and Founder of Fontex Capital LLC, providing private consultation across various business modalities. Previous roles include Senior Manager at PTC Therapeutics, where the focus was on plasmid DNA purification processes, and Platform Development Specialist at Sartorius Stedim Biotech, emphasizing gene and cell therapy solutions. With extensive expertise in downstream operations from positions at Novartis Gene Therapies and GSK, Fontan's background encompasses managing teams, process development, and quality improvement in biopharmaceutical manufacturing. Academic credentials include a Master of Science in Biotechnology from The Johns Hopkins University and a Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology from Universidad del Turabo.