Associate Front End Developer , Commercialization Technology

Career Category

Information Systems

Job Description

As an Associate Software Engineer within our Commercialization Technology team, this role will help build and enhance user-facing technology solutions that support portfolio governance operations. Come join a team that is passionate about innovation and making life better with technology!

This position will focus primarily on front-end and user experience development, data integrations, and supporting enterprise technology solutions. The successful candidate will work closely with product owners, experienced engineers, designers, data teams, and business stakeholders to deliver solutions using evolving technologies which could include React, Python-based web frameworks, Salesforce, and Microsoft Power Platform.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Develop and enhance responsive, accessible, and user-friendly front-end applications using technologies such as React, Python-based web frameworks, TypeScript/JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS.

Build and maintain user-facing solutions using appropriate technologies, which may include custom web applications, Salesforce, and Microsoft Power Platform tools such as Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI.

Translate user stories, wireframes, and design specifications into clear, reusable, and maintainable user interfaces and application components.

Integrate front-end applications and low-code solutions with enterprise data sources, APIs, databases, and approved internal or external services.

Support data integrations by working with APIs, data transformations, queries, and application data flows to ensure information is available accurately and efficiently to users and downstream processes.

Create prototypes and proofs of concept to validate user experience and technical approaches and help translate approved concepts into production-ready solutions.

Use source control, code reviews, CI/CD practices, and established development and deployment standards appropriate to the technology platform.

Write clean, reusable, well-documented, secure, and maintainable code and configuration.

Monitor and troubleshoot application and data-integration issues, support defect resolution, and participate in production support activities.

Create and maintain technical documentation, including requirements, configuration notes, integration documentation, and operational support procedures.

Work closely with product owners, business stakeholders, developers, data engineers, analysts, and other technology teams.

Follow Agile practices, participate in sprint planning and estimation, and provide timely status updates.

Continuously build knowledge of modern application development, data, cloud, AI, and low-code technologies as the Commercialization Technology landscape evolves.

Maintain accurate documentation of configurations, processes, integrations, and changes.

Contribute reusable components, documentation, and continuous improvements that strengthen the broader Commercialization Technology ecosystem.

What we expect of you

Basic Qualifications and Experience:

·        Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field

·        Approximately 2 to 4 years of relevant software development, application development, data, or technology experience

·        Demonstrated experience developing or supporting software, data, or technology solutions in a professional environment

·        Ability to contribute to defined technical assignments while collaborating effectively with a cross-functional team

·        Ability to quickly learn unfamiliar technologies, platforms, data sources, and business processes

·        Eagerness to learn and grow in a software development and enterprise technology environment

Functional Skills:

Must-Have Skills

Hands-on experience developing user-facing applications or interfaces using technologies such as React, Python-based web frameworks, JavaScript/TypeScript, or comparable tools

Experience translating business requirements, user stories, or designs into functional and user-friendly application experiences

Experience integrating applications with APIs, databases, enterprise data sources, or other technology platforms

Working knowledge of data concepts, including data structures, transformations, quality, and the ability to work effectively with unfamiliar data sources

·        Experience with at least one enterprise application or low-code platform such as Salesforce or Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, or Power BI)

·        Working knowledge of application security concepts, including authentication, authorization, and access controls

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills; ability to learn quickly and communicate effectively with technical and nontechnical stakeholders

·        Experience working within Agile or Scrum delivery methodologies

Ability to create clear technical and functional documentation, including requirements, configuration instructions, data flows, and support documentation

Ability to collaborate effectively across global, virtual, and cross-functional teams

Good-to-Have Skills:

Experience developing and supporting enterprise-grade applications within a global, highly regulated healthcare, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology environment

Experience with Salesforce development or configuration, including Lightning, Flow, objects, fields, validation rules, security settings, or user access

Experience with Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Apps, Power Automate, or Power BI

Experience working with enterprise data platforms such as Databricks, relational databases, or governed APIs

Experience with cloud technologies such as AWS and familiarity with cloud-hosted application or data services

Experience with source control, CI/CD pipelines, and development platforms such as GitLab

Familiarity with automated testing, application monitoring, logging, and production support practices

Experience with authentication and authorization technologies such as OAuth 2.0, OIDC, or SAML

Experience developing AI-enabled applications or integrating applications with enterprise AI/ML capabilities

Ability to evaluate technology options and communicate technical concepts and tradeoffs in clear business terms

Working understanding of business operations within Research and Development, Commercialization, Operations, Process Development, Commercial, or Marketing

Professional Certifications:

Relevant certification preferred in Salesforce, Microsoft Power Platform, cloud technologies, software development, data, DevOps, cybersecurity, Agile, or enterprise platforms

Agile certification is a plus, such as SAFe for Teams or equivalent

Salesforce or Microsoft Power Platform certification is a plus

Soft Skills:

Strong collaboration and communication skills

High degree of initiative, curiosity, and willingness to learn

Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully

Team-oriented with a focus on achieving team goals

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