Biogen reviews

3.9

71% would recommend to a friend

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Christopher A. Viehbacher

76% approve of CEO

53% positive business outlook

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4.0
May 18, 2015

Bench work at Biogen

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Pros

The salaries are among the highest in the industry. The benefits are almost absurd; free parking, free shuttle bus from the North, South and West, medical, dental and even vision plans etc.

Cons

Since 2005 there has not been more than a 3 year period without some sort of layoff. Every time there is some sort of management change, the new boys in town feel the need to make their mark. This usually involves layoffs and it is never for financial reasons (the company has more cash than it can think of ways to be spend), it seems to just be to keep people on thei toes.

4.0
May 7, 2015
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Pros

Very competitive salary and benefits. Respect for work life balance. Paid parking in Cambridge and alternative commuter options.

Cons

Promotions are less based on what you know and how you perform, than who you know and how well you conform to gender "norms". If you are a woman, be prepared to wear make-up and skirts, and understand that your salary is going to be inversely proportional to your weight.

2.0
May 4, 2015

Highly volatile

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Good salary, good products, very high intensity peer group

Cons

Tremendous amount of turnover, especially of middle/senior management. Makes for a very uneasy and toxic work environment.

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