JNJ deserves its reputation as a great company to work for, but its not because of the consumer businesses. - Product Director Johnson & Johnson Employee Review

2.0
Oct 1, 2008
Recommend
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Pros

Great brands; despite crazy hours & demands, and multiple people to answer to and review decisions with, some really smart people; access to the larger network of JNJ companies (200+ separate companies) and jobs

Cons

A sweatshop; the consumer businesses are still trying to find their way, the one way that will work, and are still struggling with their recent acquisition of Pfizer's consumer business; good luck trying to find some one to mentor you... you're on your own

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5.0
Jul 20, 2026
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Pros

Flexible schedule. You get to choose which days you are virtual vs when you come in. People are very nice.

Cons

Internal pipeline is very strong. Hard to get in from the outside.

3.0
Jul 9, 2026
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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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