Biogen reviews

3.9

71% would recommend to a friend

(2,052 total reviews)
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Christopher A. Viehbacher

76% approve of CEO

53% positive business outlook

Biogen has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 2,052 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Biogen 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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2K reviews
3.0
Feb 2, 2017

Biogen early 2017

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Great people who really do care about what they are doing Everyone is willing to chip in where needed Exciting product (SMA) Subsidized daycare

Cons

Decision making takes too long and often revisited Constant turnover Burnout across multiple functions Managers are not well trained Unclear requirements for promotion

4.0
Jan 27, 2017

Senior Manager

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Very good benefits; good salary, flexible work timings, generous vacation package, sabbatical program for long term employees, 401k match, RSU grants

Cons

Several re-orgs within the company in the last 2 years. Constantly changing company direction and strategy. Less competent management

3.0
Jan 18, 2017

Used to be great

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Smart and nice people,great benefits, good network in the Boston area

Cons

Too much cost cutting that has seriously impacted the culture of the company. Questionable decision making by senior management, cutting benefits etc.

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