Janssen originates from two pharmaceutical companies: Janssen Pharmaceutica and Cilag. Janssen Pharmaceutica was established in 1953 in Beerse, Belgium by a young medical doctor, Dr Paul Janssen. Success came quickly, for the fifth molecule synthesized was found to have therapeutic properties. Many more innovations were to follow, in fields as diverse as gastroenterology, psychiatry, neurology, allergy, mycology and pain management. Dr Paul Janssen's research laid the foundation for over 80 medicines, which have saved millions of lives. In 1961 Dr Paul Janssen's company was incorporated into Johnson & Johnson.

Cilag (an acronym formed from the initial letters of Chemical Industry Laboratory AG) was founded by Dr Joos, a doctor in chemistry, who set up a small research laboratory in Schaffhausen, Switzerland in 1933 and then founded Cilag in 1936. The company's R&D track record covers discoveries and developments in the fields of biotechnology, central nervous system, women's health, dermatology, anti-infectives and immunology.

In Australia, the Janssen Pharmaceutica and Cilag companies merged to form Janssen-Cilag Pty Limited in 1988. This was the first Janssen-Cilag merger worldwide and since then, the two companies have joined forces in most countries around the world.

Life at Janssen

Our employees tell us that Janssen is a great place to work because of our unique culture - an environment based on mutual respect, ethics and innovation.

Our Credo is the foundation of our values and underpins our commitment to customers, patients, our people and the communities we serve. It influences the way we interact with each other as well as how we engage with our key stakeholders. As an employee of Janssen, you will be valued for your passion, commitment, individual perspective and personal contribution to the success of our organisation.

We put the patient at the centre of everything we do and have a core focus on our people and their professional & personal development - claims which have been validated and recognised within the HR and business community. In 2008, Janssen was the only company to win two of the prestigious Australian HR Awards - "Best Talent Management Strategy" and "Best HR team".