Johnson & Johnson
Johnson & Johnson ranks eighth on the 2025 Innovation Index and second on the Invention Index, with notable strides being made in oncology, immunology, cardiology, and rare diseases.
In oncology, results from the Phase 3 MARIPOSA study led to the European approval of Rybrevant (amivantamab) and Lazcluze (lazertinib) for the first-line treatment of advanced NSCLC with specific EGFR mutations—namely, exon 19 deletions or exon 21 (L858R) substitutions. Additionally, Carvykti (ciltacabtagene autoleucel) demonstrated significant improvements in progression-free and overall survival in relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma, establishing a new benchmark in cell therapy.
In immunology, Tremfya (guselkumab) expanded its indications, with new approvals for both ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, demonstrating superior clinical benefits in biologic-naïve and biologic-refractory patients. Simponi (golimumab) saw expanded use in pediatric ulcerative colitis.
Johnson & Johnson made significant progress in rare diseases, with Imaavy (nipocalimab) continuing to impress in Phase 2/3 trials for generalized myasthenia gravis and Sjögren’s disease. Nipocalimab also earned Breakthrough Therapy Designation from the FDA for the treatment of high-risk hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn, marking a significant step forward in its potential use for rare autoimmune diseases.
Johnson & Johnson also formed key collaborations, such as with Kaken Pharmaceutical, to advance its STAT6 program for autoimmune and allergic diseases, including atopic dermatitis.
With a robust pipeline and continued innovations in both established and emerging fields, Johnson & Johnson remains a major player in advancing healthcare globally.
2025 Top 10
Although the headline this year is the new number one, six of the top 10 were in the top 10 for innovation in 2024, and only three new companies have entered the Invention top 10. We see continued outstanding performance from companies like Pfizer and Merck & Co.
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- Eli Lilly 3 2024 4th 2023 6th 1
- Merck & Co 8 2024 10th 2023 16th 2
- AstraZeneca 4 2024 7th 2023 3rd 3
- Roche 5 2024 8th 2023 4th 3
- Pfizer 2 2024 3rd 2023 1st 5
- Regeneron 9 2024 15th 2023 12th 6
- UCB 7
- Johnson & Johnson 2 2024 6th 2023 2nd 8
- Novo Nordisk 8 2024 1st 2023 19th 9
- Novartis 7 2024 17th 2023 15th 10
- Vertex Pharmaceuticals 1 2024 11th 2023 21st 10
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- AstraZeneca 2 2024 3rd 2023 1st 1
- Johnson & Johnson 1 2024 1st 2023 2nd 2
- Moderna 2 2024 5th 2023 20th 3
- Roche 13 2024 17th 2023 11th 4
- Regeneron 4 2024 8th 2023 3rd 4
- Eli Lilly 1 2024 7th 2023 4th 6
- Merck & Co 5 2024 2nd 2023 6th 7
- GSK 8 2024 16th 2023 12th 8
- Pfizer 3 2024 6th 2023 4th 9
- BeiGene 3 2024 13th 2023 7th 10
- Boehringer Ingelheim 4 2024 14th 2023 15th 10
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