J&J Career - Contract Director Johnson & Johnson Employee Review

4.0
Jan 7, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

In recent years the organization has made a valiant effort to reinforce the importance of work life balance. Stepping g up both maternity and paternity leave, company holidays and overall time off. Work still has its ebs and flows where it can be very busy, but culturally, time off is valued from the top down, more than it has ever been.

Cons

What was always a very political organization has become overwhelmingly political IMO. This company no longer represents the values of a meritocracy.

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5.0
Jul 8, 2026
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Pros

Great team and environment to learn

Cons

Long hours and competitive. Overall just make sure you are committed.

3.0
Jul 9, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

There is a good work life balance.

Cons

- bureaucracy, everything take longer than needs to - culture is "J&J nice," precludes discussing difficult problems blocking progress - hostile to people with autism or others with neurodivergence - diversity is poor, if you are black you very likely not feel "seen" - higher penalties for women being assertive than men - will engage in constructive discharge to get rid of people perceived as difficult to work with - The ratings for employees are on a curve, if you are in a strong team, higher ratings are hard won, not everyone can be exceptional, even if they meet the J&J definition of exceptional. - Feedback is vague, not specific, actionable or helpful. Some manager are good coaches, but they are exceptions. - If you get a moderate rating you are in danger of being laid off. - In the Bay Area, pay is not competitive. HR has data saying otherwise, but I assure you, it is incorrect. Odds are, you will take a pay cut to join.

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