International Recruitment and Development Program
Want to use your unique combination of expertise, dedication and drive to spark bold innovation while tackling some of the world’s most pressing health challenges? With the power of the world’s largest and most diversified healthcare products company behind you, you’ll amplify your impact—and find that you can touch the lives of people everywhere.
The program
As a truly international operation, we’re seeking the best graduates from around the world to drive positive change across Johnson & Johnson. The International Recruitment and Development Program (IRDP) is designed to transform high-potential MBA and master’s students into the leaders of tomorrow. This program is a career differentiator, providing the training, expertise, experience and mentorship needed to prepare you for a leadership role at Johnson & Johnson.
The opportunity
Customized leadership development program
Opportunities are available in our Innovative Medicine & MedTech business segments across business development, finance, health economics, information technology, marketing, market access, operations, product management, project management, sales, and supply chain.
Are you ready to make a difference?
IRDP participants get comprehensive career tracking, customized professional development planning and chances to connect with our global alumni network. In addition, you’ll gain access to formal leadership training and executive coaching, as well as our mentorship and buddy program.
Who we’re looking for
Our ideal candidates have a passion for healthcare. They have a strategic mindset and possess exceptional leadership, communication and interpersonal skills. They should also have the ability to thrive in a highly complex global work environment, and enjoy taking the initiative to set priorities and exceed goals.
- Full-time MBA or master’s degree required
- Minimum of three years of experience
- Legal authorization to work in the country where the role is located
- Fluency in the language of the country where the role is located
- Proven leadership capabilities
- Ability to develop solutions using data-driven insights
Life at J&J
Working with Johnson & Johnson isn’t just any job. It’s an invitation to align your career with transformational breakthroughs in health. Because we’re driven by a passion to achieve the best version of health for everyone, everywhere—and existing barriers aren’t going to break themselves.
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A winning workplace for students and new graduates
Ready to join a team where you can grow your career and make an impact? Here are a few of the ways our employees and leading career experts consistently recognize J&J as one of the best places to work for innovators and people early in their careers.
- World’s Most Admired Companies 2026 – Fortune magazine
- Best Workplaces for Innovators 2025 – Fast Company
- Best Brands for Social Impact 2025 – Forbes magazine
- AIQ 50 “The companies leading the way in AI” 2025 – Fortune magazine
- Early Talent Awards 2025 – Handshake
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