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 advance our 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.
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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
Our mission is to make diversity and inclusion our way of doing business. We support measures like the Biotechnology Innovation Organization’s principles on workforce development, diversity and inclusion as critical to help drive growth and innovation.
— Jennifer Taubert, Company Group Chairman, Johnson & Johnson
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
We know that the best ideas, the best solutions, happen when people bring their uniqueness to work with them. Inclusion is an integral part of how we leverage that uniqueness into our company. That’s why we foster a culture of belonging and breakthroughs 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 #1 on the DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity list.
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.
Latina Style Magazine
LATINA Style Magazine recognized Johnson & Johnson’s Hispanic Organization for Leadership and Achievement (HOLA) as Employee Resource Group of the Year.
Families and Work Institute
The Families and Work Instituterecognized Johnson & Johnson with an Honorable Mention for the company’s Work Life Legacy Military Award.
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.
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.
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.
Latina Style Magazine
Johnson & Johnson was ranked #5 on Latina Style Magazine’s Top 50 Companies for Latinas.
Working Mother
Working Mother Magazine names Johnson & Johnson’s Amy Foley “Working Mother of the Year.”
Working Mother
Johnson & Johnson was added to Working Mother Magazine’s list of 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers for the 32nd consecutive year.
Advance Our Culture of Inclusion and InnovationWe know that the best ideas, the best solutions, happen when people bring their uniqueness to work with them. Inclusion is an integral part of how we leverage that uniqueness into our company. That’s why we foster a culture of belonging and breakthroughs 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.
