An Elephant Dancing - Senior Research Fellow Johnson & Johnson Employee Review

4.0
Apr 12, 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Compensation, benefits, work to life balance. Compared to other pharmaceutical companies aroung, J&J seems like a safer place to work. The lay-off percentage is more sparing than others, the diversification of the business looks smarter than the approach than other companies take. In most cases, you are the master of your schedule and you can balance your work and life projects accordingly. Compensation package is more generous than for smaller companies around, and benefits are good but deductibles grews a lot in the last few years.

Cons

Weak leadership, long processing time for everything new, lack of understanding of the value of science, more input on sales and marketing.

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3.0
Jul 9, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

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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