Our heritage
Built on a legacy of innovation, we aim to make more progress advancing health for humanity in the next decade than we have in the last century. As part of Johnson & Johnson, we work to understand and address the serious health problems of today and unlock the potential medicines of tomorrow.
Dr. Paul Janssen
In 2010, the pharmaceutical companies of Johnson & Johnson adopted a common identity—the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson. Coming together as “One Team” strengthened our connection as a global organisation. The Janssen name comes from Dr. Paul Janssen, who founded Janssen Pharmaceutica N.V. in 1953. The name embodies our commitment to finding solutions for patients by advancing science and medicine.
Dr. Paul, as he was known throughout the global scientific community, was an exceptionally gifted and passionate scientist who revolutionized modern medicine and inspired a new generation of researchers. His life was dedicated to creating medicines that met the unmet needs of millions of patients. Janssen Pharmaceutica N.V. was acquired by Johnson & Johnson in 1961. That, and earlier acquisitions of McNeil Pharmaceutical and Cilag Chemie in 1959, became the foundation of our pharmaceutical business today.
Dr. Paul, as he was known throughout the global scientific community, was an exceptionally gifted and passionate scientist who revolutionized modern medicine and inspired a new generation of researchers. His life was dedicated to creating medicines that met the unmet needs of millions of patients. Janssen Pharmaceutica N.V. was acquired by Johnson & Johnson in 1961. That, and earlier acquisitions of McNeil Pharmaceutical and Cilag Chemie in 1959, became the foundation of our pharmaceutical business today.
New identity. Same purpose.
Formerly known as Janssen, The Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson), Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine innovates with purpose to lead where medicine is going.
Inspired by patients and the legacy of industry pioneer Dr. Paul Janssen, we continue with the vision of developing science-based innovations to change and save lives. Today, we pursue new pathways, collaborate closely with doctors and analyse data to deliver safe, reliable and effective products that will transform the future of health.
Inspired by patients and the legacy of industry pioneer Dr. Paul Janssen, we continue with the vision of developing science-based innovations to change and save lives. Today, we pursue new pathways, collaborate closely with doctors and analyse data to deliver safe, reliable and effective products that will transform the future of health.