Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is leading where medicine is going. Patients inform and inspire our science-based innovations, which continue to change and save lives. With rigorous science and compassion, we confidently address the most complex diseases of our time and unlock the potential medicines of tomorrow. Therapeutic areas include: Oncology, Immunology, Neuroscience, Cardiovascular, Pulmonary Hypertension, and Retina.
In 2020, Johnson & Johnson declared racism a public health threat and launched Our Race to Health Equity (ORTHE) in the U.S. – a five-year, $100 million commitment. Consistent with Our Credo, our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace, and our legacy of tackling the most pressing health challenges, ORTHE is J&J’s commitment to help close the racial health gap so the color of your skin does not determine your access to care, quality of care or health outcomes. We’re changing the way that we work to instill a racial health equity mindset and skillset across our company and using our scale and size to catalyze systemic change across the healthcare industry.
As part of this commitment, our Johnson & Johnson Research & Development team initiated the Johnson & Johnson Scholars of Diversity Engagement Program (J&J SDEP) to build relationships with exceptional Ph.D. students, medical students, Pharm.D. students, and post-doctoral researchers from underrepresented groups as defined in the eligibility section. We aim to contribute to shaping their careers and to bringing greater visibility to our job opportunities by providing industry exposure and mentorship in partnership with R&D leaders at J&J.
Applications are being accepted for the following therapeutic areas:
Scholars of Immunology Diversity Engagement Program (SIDEP): Accepting applications beginning February 2024
Scholars of Oncology Diversity Engagement Program (SODEP): Accepting applications beginning June 2024
Each program has two steps including Exposure and Mentorship. Please click on the tab of your area of interest to learn how you can participate and more program specific dates and deadlines.
At Johnson & Johnson, our vision for immunology is to restore health for all people living with immune diseases. Inspired by the promise of helping patients reclaim their lives, we action our distinct immune pathway strategy to deliver transformational and accessible therapies for patients with conditions in rheumatology, immunodermatology, gastroenterology, maternal-fetal immunology and rare autoantibody diseases. By delivering on our industry leading portfolio, we are expanding both our reach and impact for people at every stage of life, building on our profound legacy and redefining the standard of care that demands durable, symptom-free remission.
We are pleased to offer a program to build relationships with exceptional Ph.D. students, medical students, Pharm.D. students, and post-doctoral researchers from underrepresented groups as defined in the eligibility section. We aim to contribute to shaping their career and to bringing greater exposure to opportunities at J&J.
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J&J Scholars of Immunology Diversity Engagement Program (SIDEP) will host a virtual Immunology Day on April 30, 2024. This is a unique opportunity to be exposed to the R&D process within the pharmaceutical industry for immune-mediated diseases and understand the critical skillsets needed for a successful industry career. If you are interested in attending, please see the "Apply to attend J&J Immunology Day" tab. Deadline for applications is April 25, 2024. Highlights of Johnson & Johnson Immunology Day will include:
Scholars who attend Johnson & Johnson Immunology Day and would like to be considered for the mentorship step of the program will be asked to complete an application. The deadline to apply for the Mentoring step of J&J SIDEP will be June 14, 2024. The application will require a 1-2 page personal statement and one letter of reference, in addition to any previous information provided for the Johnson & Johnson Immunology Day registration.
Based on the overall application and mentor availability, select scholars will be paired with Johnson & Johnson leaders as part of an ongoing one-year mentoring experience.
Highlights include:
The Johnson & Johnson Scholars of Immunology Diversity Engagement Program (J&J SIDEP) is now accepting applications for the mentoring step of the program, which is anticipated to begin in September 2024. The application window is from May 1 to June 14, 2024. Please note that you must have registered for and attended the SIDEP Immunology Day to apply to the second step of SIDEP. To apply, please have your CV (updated if needed, or the same one you sent in for the SIDEP Immunology Day; either way, please re-upload it), your personal statement (1-2 pages, see additional guidance below), and your letter of reference (see additional guidance below) ready as PDFs.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
1. The research statement/statement of interest should be 1-2 pages long. This document should tie together:
2. A letter of recommendation from a mentor who is a faculty member at your current or former institution (no length requirement). This letter should cover the following at a minimum:
3. Your Curriculum Vitae has the same basic requirements that you provided for registration at the SIDEP Immunology Day. You can re-upload the same CV or an updated version. As a reminder, your CV should include: