Military Leadership Development Program

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Military Veteran Leadership Development Program (MVLDP)  

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for the Military Veteran Leadership Development Program (MVLDP) with a start date of July 2027.  

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe good health is the foundation of vibrant lives, thriving communities and forward progress. That’s why for more than 130 years, we have aimed to keep people well at every age and every stage of life. Today, as the world’s largest and most broadly-based healthcare company, we are committed to using our reach and size for good. We strive to improve access and affordability, create healthier communities, and put a healthy mind, body and environment within reach of everyone, everywhere.  Every day, our employees across the world are blending heart, science, and ingenuity to profoundly change the trajectory of health for humanity. 

US military Veterans make their mark by serving their country. The Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies helps US Veterans continue to extend their vital roles in their civilian careers.  Veterans and National Guard & Reserve Service Members who work within our companies have a chance to apply the outstanding leadership skills and core values they gained from their military experience. We value the meaningful contributions that Veterans make every day for our teams, our customers, and our businesses. 

While Johnson & Johnson has many career pathways for Veterans, the MVLDP is an 18-month Program with 3 unique 6-month rotations designed to support highly motivated, experienced military leaders to become tomorrows’ leaders within Johnson & Johnson. 

The MVLDP is designed to:  

• Provide military leaders with a structured pathway to transition to a corporate career with Johnson & Johnson 

• Participants will experience rich enterprise exposure, cross-functional and cross-sector rotations, and programmatic curriculum  

• Build a network of strong relationships with cross-functional and cross-sector leaders  

• Develop critical capabilities and experience the breadth and depth of Johnson & Johnson through robust rotations which are chosen based on personal development, experience, interest, and business need; after successful completion from the program, participants will move into full-time roles   

• The rotations can range across: Supply Chain, Human Resources, Marketing, Procurement, Brand Management, Sales, and others. Further, you will have the opportunity to shape business outcomes across Johnson & Johnson’s business segments, MedTech and Innovative Medicine 

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This position will be rotational in nature with most rotations located in our New Jersey and Pennsylvania Operating Companies or Corporate Headquarters. 

Qualifications: 

• Must be transitioning from active-duty military service or less than 4 years removed, 0-2 years transitioning from active-duty is preferred 

• A minimum of 4 years military leadership experience is required, 5-10 years is preferred  

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree is required, an Advanced Degree is preferred 

• Relocation to the New Jersey or Pennsylvania area for the duration of the program is required 

• Must have demonstrated successful experience as a people manager and/or leader with a proven track record of success 

• Requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to thrive in ambiguity, and deliver results  

• Demonstrated ability to rapidly learn, evaluate, and adopt new AI tools and platforms to meet evolving project needs.

• Must have excellent interpersonal, influencing, and communication skills (both oral and written)  

• Desire to transfer military experience into a career in the healthcare sector with Johnson & Johnson  

This position is eligible for a sign-on and/or early incentive bonus.
Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).

This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.

Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:

Vacation –120 hours per calendar year

Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year

Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year

Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year

Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child

Condolence Leave – 30 days for an immediate family member: 5 days for an extended family member

Caregiver Leave – 10 days

Volunteer Leave – 4 days

Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours 

Additional information can be found through the link below. 

https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

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