Johnson & Johnson

Johnson & Johnson is an American multinational corporation founded in 1886 by Robert Wood Johnson I, James Wood Johnson, and Edward Mead Johnson. The company is headquartered in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and it primarily deals in the manufacturing of pharmaceutical, medical devices, and consumer packaged goods.

History

Johnson & Johnson was established by the Johnson brothers in 1886. The company was initially set up to produce sterile surgical supplies, toiletries, and medical guides. Over the years, the company expanded its product line and entered into the pharmaceutical and medical devices sectors.

Business Segments

Johnson & Johnson operates through three main business segments: Consumer Health, Pharmaceuticals, and Medical Devices.

Consumer Health

The Consumer Health segment includes a broad range of products used in the baby care, oral care, beauty, over-the-counter pharmaceutical, women’s health, and wound care markets.

Pharmaceuticals

The Pharmaceuticals segment focuses on five therapeutic areas: Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Neuroscience, Oncology, and Cardiovascular & Metabolic Diseases.

Medical Devices

The Medical Devices segment includes a broad range of products used in the orthopedic, surgery, cardiovascular, diabetes care, and eye health fields.

Corporate Governance

Johnson & Johnson's management team includes the CEO, the CFO, and the Executive Committee, which consists of the heads of all operating companies.

Controversies

Johnson & Johnson has been involved in a number of controversies and legal issues, including product recalls and allegations of product safety.

See Also

• List of pharmaceutical companies
• Healthcare in the United States

External Links

• Official website

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