Diversity at Johnson & Johnson is about your unique perspective. It’s about you, your colleagues and the world we care for—all backgrounds, beliefs and the entire range of human experience—coming together. You view the world from a unique vantage point; a perspective that gives you problem-solving potential ideas, solutions & strategies that, when mobilized, can bring health to billions.
Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson is about creating a deep sense of belonging. It's about a culture where you are valued, your ideas are heard and you advance this culture for everyone.
Diversity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means - You Belong.
Our Vision
Be yourself, change the world.
Our vision at Johnson & Johnson, is for every person to use their unique experiences and backgrounds, together – to spark solutions that create a better, healthier world.
Our Mission
Make diversity and inclusion how we work every day.
Our mission is to make diversity & inclusion our way of doing business. We will advanceour culture of belonging where open hearts and minds combine to unleash the potential of the brilliant mix of people, in every corner of Johnson & Johnson.
Our Voices
Diversity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson is not just a commitment — it is the reality of how we live and work. The best innovations can only come if our people reflect the world's full diversity of individuals, opinions and approaches.
— Alex Gorsky, Chairman, Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer
We embed diversity & inclusion in our businesses, promote equal access to opportunity for all our employees and hold our leaders accountable for all members of their teams.
— Wanda Bryant Hope, Chief Diversity Officer
Diversity is an essential part of the answer to the challenge of innovation. We have to be open to different ways of thinking about what qualities we want to be diverse: diversity of identity, diversity of age and diversity of outlook.
— Martin Fitchet, M.D., Global Head, Research & Development, Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies
I have seen firsthand how beautifully our company values the diversity of its employees — enabling us to leverage our passion to make a difference for the company, its people and our patients.
— Tiziana Fox, National Co-Chair, Pharmacists Network ERG
Diversity is important in any organization, as it affords the company the opportunity to develop different ideas, embrace different cultures and provides an all-in-one vision.
— Maggie Smith, DNP, MSN/Ed, RN, OCN Principal Medical Science Liaison-Heme
Johnson & Johnson is a model of excellence in regard to diversity and inclusion. It is all about bringing our authentic self to work, which allows us to reach our full potential.
— Sandi Hassett, Vice President, Global Consumer Care and Veterans Leadership Council Co-chair
Strategic Pillars
Our global Diversity & Inclusion strategy has three pillars that reflect the strategic priorities we have made to enable the company to address the challenges and opportunities presented by this new, diverse world.
Advance Our Culture of Inclusion and Innovation
Inclusion is an integral part of how we leverage diversity into our company. We are implementing programs, policies and processes that enable all our people to feel like they belong at Johnson & Johnson.
Build a Diverse Workforce for the Future
We understand that one of the most effective ways of understanding and meeting the needs and desires of our diverse customers and patients is to have a workforce that reflects diversity.
Enhance Business Results and Reputation
Understanding and serving the needs of diverse patients and customers is simply the way we all must operate to drive innovation and growth, and continue to be a thriving and sustainable business.
Johnson & Johnson has 12 Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that connect and engage employees across the company to develop their potential, build relationship capital and drive an inclusive environment and culture.
We are proud to have earned the recognition of several important organizations for the many ways our company has embraced diversity.
DiversityInc.
Johnson & Johnson was ranked #8 on DiversityInc.’s list of the top 50 Companies for Diversity & Inclusion.
Working Mother
Working Mother Magazine names Johnson & Johnson’s Melissa Surdez “WorkingMother of the Year.”
Latina Style Magazine
Johnson & Johnson was ranked #5 on Latina Style Magazine’s Top 50 Companies for Latinas.
National Association for Female Executives (NAFE)
Johnson & Johnson was ranked by the National Association for Female Executives (NAFE) on its list of Top Companies for Executive Women.
Working Mother
Johnson & Johnson was added to Working Mother Magazine’s list of 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers for the 31st consecutive year.
Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equity Index
Johnson & Johnson scored 100% on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equity Indexfor the 11th consecutive year for fully inclusive workplace polices and benefits for the LGBT community.
Diversity Best Practices
Diversity Best Practicesrecognized the Veteran’s Leadership Council of Johnson & Johnson with an Honorable Mention for the Above and Beyond Business Impact Award.
Families and Work Institute
The Families and Work Instituterecognized Johnson & Johnson with an Honorable Mention for the company’s Work Life Legacy Military Award.
Latina Style Magazine
LATINA Style Magazine recognized Johnson & Johnson’s Hispanic Organization for Leadership and Achievement (HOLA) as Employee Resource Group of the Year.
New Jersey Law Journal
Johnson & Johnson’s Law Department was recognized by the New Jersey Law Journal as Legal Department of the Year for diversity and quality of life.
Advance Our Culture of Inclusion and InnovationInclusion is an integral part of how we leverage diversity into our company. We are implementing programs, policies and processes that enable all our people to feel like they belong at Johnson & Johnson.
Build a Diverse Workforce for the FutureWe understand that one of the most effective ways of understanding and meeting the needs and desires of our diverse customers and patients is to have a workforce that reflects diversity.
Enhance Business Results and ReputationUnderstanding and serving the needs of diverse patients and customers is simply the way we all must operate to drive innovation and growth, and continue to be a thriving and sustainable business.
