Johnson & Johnson: Big Pharma Pioneers on the Front Line

The Johnson & Johnson logo is unmistakable. 

In households all over the globe, the red (sometime blue) cursive name has been a familiar sight ever since the company was founded over 130 years ago. 

In that time, the company has grown from a small family-run venture into a Big Pharma giant, snapping up smaller companies in consumer healthcare goods, medical devices, and pharmaceuticals.

In 2018, the conglomerate was estimated to be worth a staggering $360 billion. 

So, how did it get there?