At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com
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2026 International Recruitment and Development Intern Program (IRDP)
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 Johnson & Johnson behind you, you can amplify your impact and touch the lives of people everywhere.
We are currently hiring for interns to join our 2026 International Recruitment and Development Internship Program (IRDP). This Program hires high-potential MBA and master’s students from around the world and helps to develop them into the leaders of tomorrow. The program is a career differentiator: IRDP participants will gain the expertise and experience they need to take on leadership positions at J&J.
The IRDP is designed to challenge and reward you personally and professionally. You will lead significant business projects with real-life implications and present your analysis and results to senior leaders. As an IRDP intern, you will make a significant impact on the business from your first day and will be an integral member of a cross-functional team. You'll also benefit from activities designed to encourage community amongst interns and from structured development goals to help you drive success. Opportunities are available across the company in the following fields:
Business development
Finance
Health economics
Information technology
Marketing
Market Access
Operations
Product management
Project management
Sales
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 to opportunities to serve the community, you'll gain access to formal leadership training and executive coaching, as well as our mentorship and buddy program.
Our ideal candidates have a passion for healthcare. They have a strategic mindset and possess exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. They also thrive in a highly complex, global work environment and take the initiative to set priorities and exceed goals.
Candidate requirements:
To apply for the 2026 IRDP Intern Program you will meet the following criteria:
First year of either a full-time MBA or master’s degree program and will be graduating after September 2026
Available full-time for a period of at least 8-12 weeks between June and September 2026
Fluent in English and the language of the country where the internship assignment is located
Legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions, or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where the internship assignment is located
Have three years or more of relevant professional experience prior to enrolling in a full-time master’s level degree program
Proven leadership capabilities
Ability to develop solutions using data-driven insights
About Johnson & Johnson
At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal.
Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow and profoundly impact health for humanity.
Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/.
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Skills Required
- Full-time MBA or master's degree student graduating after September 2026
- Available full-time for 8-12 weeks between June and September 2026
- Fluent in English and the local language
- Legally authorized to work permanently in the country of assignment
- Three years or more of relevant professional experience prior to the master's program
- Proven leadership capabilities
- Ability to develop solutions using data-driven insights
Johnson & Johnson Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Johnson & Johnson and has not been reviewed or approved by Johnson & Johnson.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is characterized as comprehensive across medical, dental, and vision, with added supports like onsite clinics, fitness centers, and Employee Assistance resources. Mental-health services and wellbeing reimbursements are also described as meaningful components of the overall package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings are portrayed as a major differentiator, combining a 401(k) with employer matching and an employer-funded pension plan. Stock options and other long-term financial supports are also positioned as part of the broader rewards mix.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-related benefits are presented as notably strong, including paid parental leave for all new parents and additional leave types for caregiving and bereavement. Financial assistance for adoption, fertility treatment, and surrogacy is highlighted as a significant support.
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What We Do
Profound Change Requires Boldness. Johnson & Johnson is the largest and most broadly based healthcare company in the world. We’re producing life-changing breakthroughs every day, and have been for the last 130 years. The combination of new technologies and your expertise enables amazing things to happen. Teams from J&J’s consumer business are creating digital tools to help people track the health of their skin. Those working in medical devices are 3-D printing artificial joints personalized for each patient, while researchers in pharmaceuticals use AI to discover lifesaving drugs. Imagine what the rest of our team of 134,000 people at 260 companies in more than 60 countries across the world is accomplishing. We redefine what it means to be a big company in today’s world. Social Media Community Guidelines: http://www.jnj.com/social-media-community-guidelines
