Women

Celebrate the achievements of these amazing female scientists and researchers at Johnson & Johnson.

Nina Raver-Shapira, Ph.D., loves a challenge: The Johnson & Johnson scientist persisted for years to develop an innovative surgical patch that helps stop problematic bleeding during surgery—and she’s also a record-breaking elite athlete. For Women’s Equality Day, find out how she got her start, what achievements she’s most proud of and where she finds inspiration.

For Women’s Equality Day, learn how the world’s largest and most broadly based healthcare company has been empowering female employees, scientists and leaders—and improving the well-being of mothers around the world—since its founding 137 years ago.

The founder of the #MeToo movement explains how simply sharing your experiences and ideas can help turn an initial inspiration into real action.

One way we can all help improve the trajectory of health for humanity? Bridge the gender gap so more women can shine, innovate and put their mark on the world. Women like these Johnson & Johnson movers and shakers.

For two weeks, female executives mentored two rising star businesswomen as part of a program co-sponsored by the U.S. State Department. We sat down with the mentees and mentors to share just how transformative the experience was—for everyone.

When she was working at a ski resort in Vermont, Sandi Peterson, Group Worldwide Chair of Johnson & Johnson, couldn’t have divined that she’d one day be helping improve the health of over 1 billion people every day. For International Women’s Day, she shares a few things she’s learned along the way.

As International Women’s Day encourages us to #PressforProgress, we take a look at how the company’s innovations and initiatives have helped press for women’s progress since its founding.

Last month, the company hosted two young businesswomen from India and Zimbabwe participating in the Global Women’s Mentoring Partnership. Watch moments from their two-week stay in this behind-the-scenes video.

The MAKERS program recognizes women who go above and beyond to make a difference through their work—and mentorship of future leaders. Women like Stephanie Muir, Michelle McMurry-Heath and Diane Levin.