Does Agios Pharmaceuticals pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Agios Pharmaceuticals employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Agios Pharmaceuticals. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Agios Pharmaceuticals?

59% of Agios Pharmaceuticals employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Agios Pharmaceuticals 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Agios Pharmaceuticals?

Scientist (7) , Intern (6) , Manager (6) , Senior Manager (6) , Associate Director (5) , Director (5) , Associate Scientist (3) , Research Associate (3) , Senior Scientist (3) , Associate Manager (2) , Contractor (2) , Senior Research Associate (2)

What are the pros of working at Agios Pharmaceuticals according to real employee reviews?

"Great culture and values" ((in 19 reviews)); "People are friendly and helpful." ((in 13 reviews)); "Great benefits and worklife balance" ((in 13 reviews)); "Leadership is accessible, the company is as transparent as they can be and more so than most other companies" ((in 5 reviews)); "Great work life balance." ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about Agios Pharmaceuticals layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Agios Pharmaceuticals layoffs and their outlook for job security at Agios Pharmaceuticals in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Agios Pharmaceuticals locations?

Cambridge , Boston , San Francisco , Somerville

Agios Pharmaceuticals reviews

4.1

59% would recommend to a friend

(110 total reviews)

Brian Goff

92% approve of CEO

56% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Compensation and benefits

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

4.1

Work/Life balance

4.0

Culture & values

3.8

Senior management

3.8

Career opportunities

Agios Pharmaceuticals has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 110 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Agios Pharmaceuticals employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

110 reviews

1.0

Oct 17, 2019

Not a great place to work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There are no real pros besides it’s a pharma company

Cons

They do not care about personal and career growth. This is a place that makes it hard to gain great experience.

Agios Pharmaceuticals Response

6y

I’m sorry to hear that Agios isn’t the right fit for you. It’s important that we’re creating an environment where you can be your best, so I encourage you to reach out to me directly to talk more about your experience here. I value any and all feedback.

5.0

Mar 1, 2017

Great Company, Leaders, and Culture

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I truly love my position at Agios. This culture is unlike any that I have witnessed in my career. The CEO, all the way down the line to an entry level employee, all say hello and smile at one another. Everyone is here to help everyone, even if your role is not on their team. The company truly cares about the patients - the patients come first. Management is incredible - I feel they truly support your growth and appreciate your work and you as an employee day in and day out. Aside from this, management welcomes new ideas surrounding process and other matters making you feel empowered and involved. All ideas count. They lead by example. Overall - positive experience!

Cons

Very busy work days, but when you love what you do this does not matter.

Agios Pharmaceuticals Response

8y

Thank you for your review and feedback! I am so pleased to hear you are enjoying your experience at Agios. As you know, we care deeply about maintaining a positive culture and a strong focus on patients. Feel free to reach out to me directly with any suggestions on how to keep our Company a great place to work for all of our employees. Thank you for what you do every day at Agios! - SVP, HR

1.0

Nov 14, 2023

Do not work here

Senior manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

None to share at this time

Cons

This was an amazing place to work, until they hired new personnel over the past year. Now the work environment is very toxic. There is no work life balance. The company is also making poor financial decisions and struggling to cut corners everywhere. You also have no clear career pathway. It's a disaster.

Agios Pharmaceuticals Response

2y

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I am sorry to hear that your experience at Agios has not met the expectations we aim for as an organization. Psychological Safety, Deliberate Development, and Flexibility are all core pillars of our culture, and we always strive to maintain a respectful and transparent working environment. I welcome the opportunity to hear more of your perspective to help us learn as our organization continues to grow. Please feel free to reach out to me directly. I would be happy to connect in more detail. – Chief People Officer

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Jobs at Agios Pharmaceuticals

Patient Support Manager (Southwest)

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