Johnson & Johnson is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly based manufacturer of healthcare products, as well as a provider of related services for the consumer, pharmaceutical and medical devices and diagnostics markets.
Johnson & Johnson have more than 265 operating companies in more than 60 countries employing approximately 126,500 people. Our worldwide headquarters is in New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA.
Johnson & Johnson was founded in 1886 on a revolutionary idea: Doctors and nurses should use sterile sutures, dressings and bandages to treat peoples’ wounds. Since then every invention, every product, every breakthrough has been powered by generations of employees who are inspired to make a difference.
It’s vital to us that you feel you can bring your whole self to work; at J&J we provide an environment for you to fulfil your career aspirations as well as promoting your physical and mental wellbeing. The successful applicant will receive an attractive salary, bonus, annual leave allowance, healthcare (self and dependants), defined benefit pension and many more benefits!
We Invest in You
We value talent and know that continually investing in our employees makes our work stronger and gives us an advantage over our competitors. We believe you’ll achieve your highest potential when you have access to all the resources, training, growth opportunities, mentorship and leadership you need.
Flexibility and Mobility
Johnson & Johnson's Family of Companies comprises more than 250 organizations in over 60 countries around the world—and there are always opportunities to transfer from one company to the next. When you launch your career at Johnson & Johnson, you'll gain access to a variety of opportunities around the globe.
A Diverse and Inclusive Culture
We're keenly aware that diverse perspectives and experiences help us innovate and improve. We're invested in building truly diverse and inclusive workforces across our entire Family of Companies—and our efforts haven't gone unnoticed
Positive Global Impact
The work we do touches the lives of over a billion people throughout the world each day—and that makes us the largest and most diversified healthcare company in the world, participating in consumer healthcare, pharmaceuticals and medical devices.
A Wealth of Opportunity
No matter what your interests are or where your talents lie, there's an opportunity for you at Johnson & Johnson. From working on consumer products to lifesaving pharmaceuticals and medical devices, you'll find a role here that enables you to use your passions and skills to help people all over the world lead happier, healthier lives.
In Ireland, Johnson & Johnson employs a highly-skilled and motivated multidisciplinary team including marketing, sales, market access, health economics, communications, medical and clinical research personnel who enjoy an unrivalled reputation in this highly competitive market place.
Our people are passionate, uncompromising and proud to be part of a dynamic team that achieves success through teamwork, innovation and high performance standards that challenge the world’s best companies.
We are committed to attracting, retaining and developing the highest quality staff. Our continued success in this area is due to our intense programme of skills development, technical training and personal development as our people aspire to become the acknowledged experts in their field.
We believe a key to our success is having a workforce that reflects the diversity of our patients. That’s why we embrace different ages, races, genders, nationalities, sexual orientations, physical abilities, thinking styles and backgrounds – because we’ve seen how diversity enriches our work.
Behind all of our life-changing work is our team. Everything we do has been discovered, developed and distributed by a range of people from all over the globe, all working together. Teamwork is essential to what we do and our employees must be team players.
Our Locations
Across Ireland, more than 2,200 highly-skilled and motivated employees support our Consumer, Medical Devices and Pharmaceuticals businesses through sales and marketing, commercial and manufacturing roles.
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Our Graduate Training Programme
Careers with Johnson & Johnson for engineering graduates
Our University Hire Program
At Johnson & Johnson we strongly believe in building a strong talent pipeline of future leaders to accelerate growth and innovation in our broad based healthcare company. Our leadership model is based on four competencies – Connect, Lead, Shape and Deliver which we call our Leadership Imperatives and these are rooted in our Credo and are shaped by our enterprise strategy.
Engineering in Johnson & Johnson
Engineers within the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies build connections between emerging technologies and solutions that help consumers and patients live healthier and more vibrant lives. Their roles in product development, material sciences, manufacturing and operations, packaging development, and facilities management offer a critical perspective on nearly every aspect of our businesses.
In our Medical Devices businesses, Engineers utilise new alloys and innovative electronics to improve circulatory systems, replace joints, and replicate the functions of human organs. In Pharmaceuticals, Engineers develop better materials for rapid or prolonged drug delivery, and help ensure that our manufacturing methods are safe and consistent. In our Consumer businesses, Engineers are developing bioelectric solutions for skin repair and developing packaging systems that create a more sustainable future.
Engineers within our companies work on smaller, cross-functional teams that leverage their knowledge and experience. They can progress along career paths that immerse them in new technologies or develop them as organisational leaders. And they’re part of a global network of Engineers that’s ready to help broaden their experiences, drive a dynamic career, and impact the health and well-being of people everywhere.
Early-talent recruitment lead for the UK and Ireland, Ross Parsons gives some advice:
What kind of educational backgrounds do graduates at Johnson & Johnson usually come from?
We hire graduates from a range of software, science and engineering disciplines, as well as more business-focused degrees.
What kind of areas have graduates gone on to work in?
Graduates have gone on to take roles across manufacturing, engineering, software development, quality, operations, business analytics and supply chain. We look to develop our graduates’ technical and soft skills to allow them to progress and develop along the path that’s right for them.
What are the most important skills and traits you look for in graduates?
As well as the relevant technical skills for the role, we’re looking for high-potential individuals who, when given the right tools, are empowered to proactively take responsibility, effect change and make a positive contribution to their teams and the business.
A complex environment like Johnson & Johnson requires self-reliance, an ability to adapt quickly, tenacity and drive.
What skills does the Johnson & Johnson graduate programme teach?
We give our graduates an opportunity to develop relevant technical skills within their area of expertise, as well as supporting them in the development of soft skills such as influencing, communication, project management, personal development and effectiveness.
What can graduates expect of the programme?
Our graduate offering is a collaborative programme across the Johnson & Johnson Ireland sites. Outside of the day-to-day role, we offer a range of opportunities to allow graduates to progress and develop. This includes the opportunity for graduates across our different sites to connect and engage with senior leaders within Johnson & Johnson and across our different enterprises.
We also support our graduates in taking part in funded courses to support their transition from academia into industry, and use cross-campus projects to encourage individuals to broaden their understanding of our different sectors and to encourage collaboration and innovation.
Some roles will also support individuals in rotations across different teams over the duration of the programme.
Why would you recommend it to graduates?
At Johnson & Johnson, we offer the opportunity to start your career by shaping the future of human health. We’ll connect you to a world of opportunity where you, your value, your perspective and your input can make a difference. Here, you can grow your skills and drive your own career.
For someone thinking of applying to the graduate programme, what advice would you give them?
Our advice would be to learn about our company, culture and the role or department that you’re applying to. It’s important to tell us why you want to work for Johnson & Johnson and how we fit with your career aspirations.
Read through the job description carefully and throughout the application process look to highlight the relevant skills and experience you could bring to the role and to the business. Learn more about the Johnson & Johnson graduate programme here.
Internships
When you intern with us you’ll have a chance to work on vital assignments and initiatives, gaining hands-on experience that will help you grow both personally and professionally. As part of a dynamic team, you’ll apply your skill set in a supportive and collaborative environment while contributing to projects that make measurable, real-world impact during your 10- to 12-week experience.
Want to fetch coffee and make copies? There are plenty of opportunities to do so—just not at Johnson & Johnson. Here, you'll apply your skills in a supportive and collaborative environment while interacting with teams and leaders across the organization.
We have opportunities for you to contribute in areas like:
We're looking for motivated candidates who are ready to make an immediate, measurable impact on the world and bring innovative ideas, products and services to life. We're working to improve the lives and health of people around the world—and we need your help to do it. That's why, to be eligible, you must:
Be actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree or above, depending on the internship
Demonstrate strong analytical and quantitative skills
Possess excellent communication and presentation skills as well as leadership qualities
Be able to handle multiple projects and initiatives while maintaining a strong sense of urgency