Johnson & Johnson China Unveils New Employer Brand: 'Your Future, Healthier Together'

Shanghai, November 27, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson & Johnson has globally launched its new employer brand, with the China launch ceremony held in Shanghai on the 27th. Alexandros Kopitsas, Head of Human Resources for Johnson & Johnson China, along with heads of relevant business units and their teams in China, attended the event to witness the launch. The core concept of Johnson & Johnson’s new employer brand is “A Healthy Future, Because of You.” It aims to further attract, recruit, and develop top talent through three key pillars: “Leading the Frontier of Innovation,” “Unlocking Infinite Potential,” and “Co-creating a Healthy Future,” thereby contributing collectively to the advancement of global human health.

The launch ceremony for Johnson & Johnson’s new employer brand in China kicked off with a unique television-style “Talent Show” event. Wang Jinhe, General Manager of the Cardiovascular and Specialty Solutions segment at Johnson & Johnson MedTech; Zheng Yan, Head of Talent Acquisition for Johnson & Johnson China; and Fang Fang, Senior Director of the Orthopaedics segment at Johnson & Johnson MedTech, served as “Talent Show Mentors.” They elaborated on the three core dimensions of Johnson & Johnson’s employer brand—innovation, talent, and impact—from a business perspective. On-site, Johnson & Johnson employees from various departments actively participated in an engaging quiz contest about the employer brand. The mentors provided commentary on each response, unveiling the stories behind Johnson & Johnson’s employer brand. The lively and competitive atmosphere of the quiz generated enthusiastic applause from the audience.

Kong Wenzhuo, Head of Human Resources for Johnson & Johnson China, stated, “Employees are Johnson & Johnson’s most valuable asset. The company places great emphasis on talent development and cultivation, provides comprehensive care for employees’ physical and mental well-being, and fully supports their professional growth and personal aspirations on the Johnson & Johnson platform. The new employer brand will help the company attract and recruit top talent in China, inject new momentum into the cultivation of local talent and sustained innovative development, and thereby better support the construction of China’s healthcare innovation ecosystem, working together to achieve the grand vision of a Healthy China.” Kong shared his own career journey and development path at Johnson & Johnson with the audience, using vivid personal examples to illustrate the company’s new employer brand.

On a global scale, competition for talent has become increasingly intense. Johnson & Johnson, long renowned for its commitment to caring for, nurturing, and developing talent, has achieved remarkable and widely recognized success in recent years through innovation leadership, talent strategies, and impact, earning numerous employer branding and human resources awards. Recently, Johnson & Johnson was honored as an “Aon Hewitt 2019 Best Employer in China” and was among the 13 companies awarded the prestigious “Employer Star” distinction out of the 25 Best Employer winners. Furthermore, Johnson & Johnson has been named one of Fortune magazine’s World’s Most Admired Companies for 17 consecutive years and is listed on LinkedIn’s “Top Companies” global ranking. In China, Johnson & Johnson has received a series of accolades, including “2019 Most Preferred Employer by Chinese College Students” from 51job, “2019 Best Employer – Campus Recruitment Case Award” from Zhaopin, “Most Preferred Employer by College Students” from Dajie.com, as well as top-three rankings in the healthcare sector for “2019 Most Attractive Employers,” the “Innovation Award in the Pharmaceutical Sector,” and the “Corporate Culture Diversity Award in the Pharmaceutical Sector” from Universum.

Leading the Frontier of Innovation 

As China’s economy transitions from high-speed growth to high-quality development, innovation has increasingly become a key driver of economic progress. As a global leader in healthcare, Johnson & Johnson actively fulfills its role as an industry pioneer by championing innovation-driven development. While introducing advanced products and healthcare solutions, the company vigorously supports local innovation, builds an open innovation ecosystem, cultivates innovative talent, and brings China-born innovations to the global stage. This October, Johnson & Johnson launched its “China Innovation Engine,” announcing a comprehensive package of innovation plans and initiatives across its Medical Devices, Pharmaceutical, and Consumer Health sectors, thereby bolstering innovation-led growth under the new economic landscape.

By driving innovative technologies, Johnson & Johnson has continuously strengthened its high-end manufacturing capabilities in China and built an “end-to-end” advanced global supply chain system, contributing to China’s accelerated development of advanced manufacturing. In 2019, Johnson & Johnson MedTech established a new Ethicon factory based on its Suzhou industrial park, while Janssen, the pharmaceutical subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, created a large-scale innovative supply chain production base in Xi’an. By leveraging advanced manufacturing technologies and quality management systems, the company has further enhanced its high-end manufacturing capabilities in China, supporting the transformation and upgrading of the healthcare industry value chain. In June, Johnson & JohnsonWorld's Largest、The First in Asia-PacificJLABS, an innovation incubator, has established its presence in Shanghai Zhangjiang, leveraging advanced laboratories and specialized equipment, an extensive innovation ecosystem network, and guidance from top-tier scientists to support life sciences startups in accelerating innovative R&D, thereby responding more quickly and effectively to the needs of patients and consumers in China. Over the past 22 months, Xi’an Janssen, Johnson & Johnson’s pharmaceutical subsidiary in China, has launched or gained approval for 22 new products and indications in the Chinese market, covering therapeutic areas including psychiatry, hematology, solid tumors, immunology, infectious diseases, diabetes, and pulmonary arterial hypertension.

Corporate innovation and development are inseparable from talent strategy and employer brand building. It is for this reason that “Leading the Frontier of Innovation” has become the primary pillar of Johnson & Johnson’s new employer brand, with its diversified, innovation-focused businesses serving as a key foundation for attracting top talent. With a 133-year history, Johnson & Johnson continues to uphold the original spirit of a startup, actively providing development opportunities for outstanding professionals. By standing at the forefront of healthcare technology in China, engaging with cutting-edge science and intelligent technologies, and contributing to human health and well-being, employees can also realize their own career ideals and aspirations. Indeed, innovation is the vital source and inexhaustible driving force behind the sustained growth of Johnson & Johnson’s business and corporate development.

# Unlocking Infinite Potential 

Achieving groundbreaking innovation is inseparable from talent development and team building. Johnson & Johnson’s talent strategy is grounded in its Credo. Last year, on the 75th anniversary of the Johnson & Johnson Credo, the company incorporated “diversity and inclusion” into its core values. A diverse workforce serves as the driving force behind innovation, fostering cross-departmental communication and integration through initiatives such as Employee Resource Groups.

Johnson & Johnson provides employees with a robust platform and resources for professional development. In talent acquisition, the company has pioneered the application of digital innovation, leveraging artificial intelligence tools such as Textio to enhance recruitment efficiency and build a diverse and inclusive workforce. Regarding talent development, Johnson & Johnson offers cross-business, cross-functional, and cross-regional rotation and growth opportunities, while delivering customized training programs to help employees continuously improve their business acumen and leadership capabilities. Over the past year, more than 3,000 employees at Johnson & Johnson China participated in the company’s leadership training programs. In terms of diversity and inclusion, Johnson & Johnson fosters an inclusive work environment, advocates for gender equality, and has launched initiatives such as the “WiSTEM2D Women’s Support Program” to advance women’s leadership. Notably, eight of the company’s initial 14 employees were women. Currently, women constitute approximately half of Johnson & Johnson’s global and Chinese workforce.

Johnson & Johnson is also committed to safeguarding the holistic well-being of its employees—encompassing physical, mental, family, and financial health. The company has launched initiatives such as the “Golden Pig Plan,” designed to meet the financial and retirement needs of next-generation employees; created open, collaborative workspaces equipped with health-focused facilities; implemented global paid parental leave; and offered energy management courses, psychological counseling support, and various smart applications, including Healthy & Me™, to care for employees’ physical and mental health and promote work-life balance.

Co-Creating a Healthy Future 

Guided by its Credo, Johnson & Johnson integrates care, science, and wisdom to bring about profound changes in the advancement of human health. This year, Johnson & Johnson released its 2018 Health & Sustainability Report, providing a comprehensive overview of its efforts to support the “2020 Goals for Human Health” by improving human health,Own Employees, the positive progress made in the four areas of responsible business conduct and environmental health, as well as the efforts undertaken to fulfill its commitment to the “United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.” Early this year, Johnson & Johnson brought the “Global Women Scientists Special Scholarship” program to China, aiming to actively promote the development of women leaders in scientific research by recognizing and supporting female leadership in the fields of science, technology, engineering, mathematics, manufacturing, and design.

As a responsible corporate citizen, Johnson & Johnson has repeatedly given back to society through concrete actions. In China, the company has established professional educational institutes to support vocational training and education for healthcare professionals. Johnson & Johnson also supports and organizes various public welfare projects and activities, encouraging employees to actively participate in volunteer services. Examples include hands-on support for Operation Smile, which focuses on cleft lip and palate repair in children, as well as initiatives for the conservation of giant pandas and the preservation of the Terracotta Warriors cultural heritage. Additionally, the company has launched specialized 3D printing volunteer workshops to helpJohnson & Johnsonthe communities we serve and the world toward a healthier future.

Looking ahead, Johnson & Johnson aims to attract and unite innovative, diverse talent through the launch of its new employer brand. Together, we will drive continuous innovation and breakthroughs for a Healthy China and a healthier future, creating lasting impact and realizing our vision: “A Healthy Future, Because of You.”