Showing any sector is not immune from layoffs, pharma giants Johnson & Johnson and Bayer both announced coming layoffs through WARN notices.
New Brunswick-based Johnson & Johnson will let go of 231 employees at the end of the year (Dec. 27). It is unclear what part of the company the layoffs will come from – or how senior the employees are. All are believed to be based in New Jersey.
Whippany-based Bayer is laying off 57 employees. All by Dec. 27.
It is unclear if they are all based in N.J. and how senior they are.
J&J, through a spokesperson, released a limited statement.
“To continue to meet the needs of patients around the world today and for years to come, we must adapt and evolve our businesses in the midst of a complex and rapidly changing external environment,” the statement said. “Guided by our credo, we will support employees who are affected by these changes, helping them explore new options within the company and providing access to career services and related support.”
