Johnson & Johnson
India is in the top 20 medical device markets worldwide and is the fourth-largest market for medical devices in Asia.
Established in 1957, Johnson & Johnson is a leading healthcare manufacturer in the world. The company offers products across three business segments as follows:
Medical Devices: With presence in this category for over 60 years, it is the leading medical devices company in India with products dedicated to addressing unmet needs in the fields of orthopaedics, cardiovascular disease, coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular and obstructive disease, neurovascular disease, arrhythmias, diabetes care, bariatric and metabolic surgery, cancer surgery, vision care, general surgery, urologic surgery, hernia surgery and infection prevention.
Pharmaceuticals: Johnson & Johnson’s pharmaceutical reach is spread across medical fields of oncology, immunology, neuroscience and analgesia, dermatology, infectious diseases and metabolic diseases.
Consumer Healthcare: Johnson & Johnson offers consumer healthcare products in baby care, feminine hygiene, face care, OTC, oral care and wound care. The company has some iconic brands in this segment such as Johnson’s Baby, Stayfree, Clean & Clear and BAND-AID.
- The largest medical devices division in India.
- Has over 125,000 employees worldwide; employs >3,500 people in India.
| Year | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 2021 |
In August 2021, Johnson & Johnson’s single-dose COVID-19 vaccine received emergency-use approval in India. In June 2021, the company announced that it is in talks with the Indian government to launch its single-shot COVID-19 vaccine. |
| 2015 |
Entered a public–private partnership with the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER) in Ahmedabad, India, for a postgraduate training programme for future medical devices industry regulators. |
| 1975 |
Ethnor Ltd. (merged with Johnson & Johnson in 1994) established a manufacturing plant for pharmaceutical and ethical products. Johnson & Johnson’s ‘Vicryl’ suture enters the Indian market. |
| 1962 |
Established its first medical devices (sutures) manufacturing facility in Mumbai (then Bombay), India. |
| 1959 |
Established its first consumer products manufacturing facility in Mumbai (then Bombay), India. |
| 1957 |
Incorporated as a single legal entity in India. Launched three business segments namely medical devices, consumer products and pharmaceuticals. |
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