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?

"People are friendly and helpful." ((in 14 reviews)); "Great benefits and worklife balance" ((in 10 reviews)); "Competitive salary and benefits, work life balance" ((in 7 reviews)); "Leadership is accessible, the company is as transparent as they can be and more so than most other companies" ((in 5 reviews)); "The Medical Affairs team was collaborative, engaged, and committed to putting patients first." ((in 4 reviews))

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

"Mostly good people but vet your manager" ((in 3 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

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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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110 reviews

4.0

Feb 8, 2024

Seemed to actually care about employees

Senior manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Actually had a culture that fostered a community within the company.

Cons

management can't seem to figure out how to get the stock price up, so the bonus shares aren't as useful as one would like

4.0

Feb 4, 2024

Good company

Principal scientist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Friendly, congenial, very knowledgeable scientists and non-scientists. The company has a good financial base & pays very well.

Cons

With the recent reduction in staff due to layoffs and departures in the last two years, communication between departments can be very slow

5.0

Dec 10, 2023

Best biotech out there

Med director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Development, company culture, flexibility, science, people

Cons

Employee retention can limit vertical mobility

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Jobs at Agios Pharmaceuticals

Patient Support Manager (Southwest)

Clinical Trial Associate/Sr. Clinical Trial Associate, Clinical Operations

Patient Advocacy Liaison (West)

Manager, Commercial Supply Chain

Associate Director/Director, Patient Marketing

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