Careers

Edda Dupaquier is more than just a working parent of five—she’s an inspiring leader in her community, an expert in her field and a proud recipient of the 2024 “Working Parent of the Year” award at Johnson & Johnson. Born in Honduras and now based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Edda shares her journey, the lessons she’s learned along the way and why she believes everyone can write their own working parent success story.

Amy Ellixson, Head of Cash Flow Generation at Johnson & Johnson, isn’t just balancing family and work commitments—she’s connecting the two in a way that drives meaningful change every day. Recently named one of our 2024 “Working Parents of the Year,” Amy’s purpose-driven journey is a testament to how deeply personal challenges can inspire professional advocacy.

“Transitioning from the military, your personal and professional aperture is the widest it may ever be,” says John Perez, whose remarkable career trajectory—from Army Captain to MBA to founder of our Office of Military and Veterans Affairs at Johnson & Johnson—offers proof. Here’s a snapshot of that journey, plus five career insights to help MBA veterans frame their own.

Follow Mazin’s remarkable five-part journey from Iraq to the U.S. to find out why he joined us to help change the future of health.

Diallo is Director of HR A&D Transition Management at Johnson & Johnson, but he’s also a senior Non-Commissioned Officer who serves in the National Guard and a former “Green Beret”—a member of the elite U.S. Army Special Forces community. Here are three reasons he knows those roles are perfectly aligned.

“Innovation means finding new treatments for patients,” according to Lan Chen, a global leader in oncology drug development at Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine in Japan. Beginning with her unique career journey from clinical practice to academia to industry, this deeply compassionate physician-scientist lays out what’s next in oncology innovation—and why you should join her team.

Don’t let the demands of the daily workload distract you from what you truly want to accomplish in your career. Here are five tips to help you bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be.

The world of work is rapidly changing, and resume-writing practices are changing with it. Learn what’s new in 2024—and what isn’t—in order to present your candidacy in the best-possible light.