Rob Fletcher, J.d.

Biography

  ROB FLETCHER, J.D. GENERAL COUNSEL, PHARMACEUTICALSRob Fletcher is General Counsel, Pharmaceuticals and is responsible for legal matters relating to the Pharmaceuticals Group. In addition, the Legal group providing on-site support to the Johnson & Johnson Innovation Centers also reports into Rob. Rob also has oversight of the One J&J Southeast Asia Legal team. He assumed this position in January 2016. Most recently Rob served as General Counsel, Medical Devices Group (including our Consumer Medical Technology businesses). During his tenure Rob has served as a trusted advisor to the Medical Devices leadership and businesses, combining a deep understanding of business strategies with pragmatic, Credo-based legal advice. Prior to leading Medical Devices Legal group, Rob was the Worldwide Vice President -Law for the Global Orthopaedics Group, where he led the integration of the Synthes law department. In addition to overseeing the important relationship with the AO Foundation, Rob also traveled extensively, meeting with customers, healthcare systems and other key healthcare stakeholders. Rob joined Johnson & Johnson in 2004 and served as Vice President-Law for the Ethicon Endo-Surgery (EES) franchise in Cincinnati until he assumed his role with the Global Orthopaedics Group. While supporting the EES franchise, Rob was instrumental in helping advance the growth of the franchise, including the launch of numerous innovative business models across the Endo-Mechanical, Obesity and Energy platforms. Rob was also a member of the EES Management Board and an executive sponsor on the EES Diversity & Inclusion Council. Prior to joining Johnson & Johnson, Rob served as corporate counsel for General Electric (GE) Aircraft Engines. His primary responsibilities included serving as the general counsel of several business units and providing counsel on mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and divestitures. He also was the lead lawyer on the integration of several significant acquisitions. Prior to GE, Rob was in private legal practice at the Ohio law firm Katz Teller in the firm’s corporate and real estate department. Rob earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from The Ohio State University and a Juris Doctor degree from Boston College Law School.

Research Interest

 Pharmaceuticals