Physicians are instrumental to connecting with patients
Physicians play an important role at Janssen and more generally, within the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies. They connect regularly with healthcare providers and patient advocacy groups, and represent the patients within the organization. Their understanding of patients’ needs is vitally important for the development of innovative medicines addressing high unmet medical needs.
Physicians also provide an independent viewpoint and the ability to look beyond a single product, location or market. Their contribution to the company includes evidence-based medical and scientific expertise and ethics.
At the same time, through continuous scientific dialogue and medical education, our physicians provide expertise to the outside medical and scientific community.
“Our culture is scientifically-driven and based on our Credo. We are committed to developing leaders with the highest scientific capabilities who are well-positioned to make important medical contributions to society.”
Craig Tendler, Medical Doctor and Head of Global Medical Affairs and Late Stage Clinical Development for Oncology
Get to know Janssen: patients always come first
We care about people: patients and their families, our employees and external partners. Fully committed to patients and their needs, we build trust with our external partners and with every patient entering our clinical trials or using our products and services.
Our Credo is not just a slogan − it’s a heartfelt belief that the Johnson & Johnson family has been living by for more than 70 years: ‘We believe our first responsibility is to the doctors, nurses and patients, to mothers and fathers and all others who use our products and services’.
“How we all respect and live by the Credo, day after day, is extremely important to me and defines Janssen’s values.”
Thomas Stark, Medical Doctor and Head of EMEA Medical Affairs
Impact the lives of millions of patients
Over and above helping individual patients, physicians at Janssen touch the lives of millions of patients around the world.
In 2015, the WHO added 3 life-saving medicines from Janssen to its list of ‘Essential Medicines’: darunavir for the treatment of HIV, bedaquiline for treating multidrug-resistant tuberculosis, and simprevir for hepatitis C. The total number of Janssen medicines on WHO’s list is now 8.
The physicians and scientists at Janssen are committed to building a strong pipeline of life-saving candidate medicines. While maintaining our high quality standards, we also strive for efficient approval of these transformational drugs − providing solutions to patients with unmet medical needs as fast as we can.
“Working in a clinical practice started to feel like walking on a treadmill − you help one patient today, and then tomorrow a patient with the same concerns reaches out. I’m now able to help large numbers of patients all at once focusing on different disease areas.”
Brian Woodfall, Medical Doctor and Head of Development and Global Medical Affairs Infectious diseases and Vaccines
Ample opportunities to grow and advance
Career opportunities are abundant at Janssen Pharmaceutica and the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies. An open mind-set and a decentralized approach offer employees the chance to learn and grow. Janssen is committed to maintaining an environment for developing new skills, providing opportunities to take on new challenges, and allowing physicians to advance their careers in multiple directions
Our high commitment to talent development and strong performance includes mentoring, training and development, and making these resources readily available. Physicians are mentored towards gaining broad experience and becoming future leaders. And individual career planning takes personal aspirations, interests and development into account.
“Management has a very open approach. Diversity is not just a buzz-word − it’s truly embedded in the company’s mind-set.”
Carlos Francisco Castillejos, Global Head Medical Affairs Operations in R&D
Reach out to the Janssen physicians and experience what we have to offer!
Our physicians all agree: Janssen employees uphold very strong ethics, put patients’ needs first, and live by our Credo.
We would like you to feel at home as quickly as possible and experience all aspects of working with Janssen. Our Leadership Development Programs introduce you to the variety of opportunities for physicians in Janssen and help you build a strong network of physicians and business leaders throughout the company.
These specific programs give you unique insight into how Janssen operates and allow you to define what works for you. They offer a unique opportunity to become a broadly experienced pharmaceutical physician. When you complete the programs, you are poised for future success − in whatever career path you choose!
"If you are interested in learning new things and taking on new challenges, this is a wonderful place to work!"
Fiona Dunbar, VP Global medical affairs
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