Is Biogen a good company to work for?

Biogen has an overall rating of 3.9 out of 5, based on over 2,633 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 3% over the last 12 months. 71% of employees would recommend working at Biogen to a friend and 53% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Biogen have been left by employees working as Intern , Co-Op and Scientist I .

Does Biogen pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Biogen employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Biogen. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Biogen?

71% of Biogen employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Biogen 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Biogen?

Associate Director (100) , Manager (55) , Senior Manager (54) , Director (53) , Scientist (49) , Manufacturing Associate (40) , Intern (36) , Senior Scientist (25) , Patient Services Coordinator (24) , Co-Op (20) , Senior Associate Scientist (19) , Scientist II (18) , Internship (16) , Project Manager (16) , Research Scientist (16)

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

"Great benefits and really good HR." ((in 358 reviews)); "Great people especially those that have been in the company for a bit of time." ((in 209 reviews)); "Biogen has a great culture" ((in 160 reviews)); "Great work life balance and completely WFH" ((in 103 reviews)); "good pay and good work" ((in 92 reviews))

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

"Poor management all over the building." ((in 77 reviews)); "Seem to have frequent layoffs" ((in 58 reviews)); "We recently had overly optimistic forecasts for products & senior leadership poorly handled managing media relations." ((in 58 reviews)); "Was lied to by direct manager more than once." ((in 36 reviews)); "Clueless upper management." ((in 30 reviews))

What are employees saying about Biogen layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Biogen locations?

Cambridge , Research Triangle Park , Boston , Durham , Raleigh , Weston , Morrisville , San Diego , Chicago , New York , Los Angeles , Charlotte , Cary , Houston , Waltham , Kansas City , Madison , Washington , Garner , Columbus , San Francisco , South San Francisco , Somerville , Jersey City , Newark , Salt Lake City , Boston , Brooklyn , Webster , Louisville

Biogen reviews

3.9

71% would recommend to a friend

(404 total reviews)

Christopher A. Viehbacher

76% approve of CEO

53% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Compensation and benefits

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Work/Life balance

3.6

Culture & values

3.4

Career opportunities

3.2

Senior management

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2.0

Jun 19, 2024

Plenty of people love it. My experience was awful.

Associate director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The benefits and bonus plan, especially the LTI, are nice. We were always paid on time. There are some good people here and I made some friends.

Cons

Truly awful leadership. Very senior "leaders" berate employees in meetings. New ideas are not welcome, and you will be ostracized for daring to think differently or for challenging status quo. Micromanagement is common, so be prepared to have VPs meddling in your day-to-day work. Psychological safety is largely absent, so eventually you will just stop speaking up altogether to protect your health. Yes-men and other suck-ups are valued and promoted, regardless of their accomplishments or rather total lack thereof. There's also a lot of backstabbing and people playing games to remain in favor with senior leadership.

Biogen Response

1y

Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. While we're glad to hear that you appreciate our benefits, bonus plan, and the friendships you've made, we are deeply concerned about your experiences with leadership and workplace culture. We take such feedback seriously and are committed to fostering a more inclusive, supportive, and psychologically safe environment for all employees. Your insights highlight areas that need urgent attention, and we will work diligently to address these issues and ensure that all voices are heard and valued. Even though you've already moved on to your next endeavor, any additional feedback you can provide is always helpful, please don't hesitate to reach out to talentfeedback@biogen.com. Thanks for your time at Biogen and best of luck. - Dennis, HR

3.0

Jun 7, 2024

Do not value employees

Patient services associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good money and great work

Cons

Do not value employees input like they say

5.0

Jun 5, 2024

Great employer, unstable time and unstable industry

Director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

1. Compelling mission -- this company doesn't do 'me-too' drugs. We are trying to solve the really hard problems where the need is huge. 2. Still one of the leaders in neuroscience drug discovery & development (although that may be changing). 3. Has historically been big on innovation and willing to take big risks to achieve big successes (although that may also be changing). 4. Good compensation & benefits. 5. The company makes extra effort to help employees feel valued, from big things (e.g. wellness weeks where the whole company is off) to little things (e.g. free coffee and fridges stocked with half-and-half).

Cons

1. With revenue from the MS franchise declining, cost reductions and layoffs have been implemented and that always takes a toll on morale. 2. Disease area focus in shifting beyond neuroscience, which may be a good thing long-term but makes this a time of heightened uncertainty. 3. Pharma jobs are inherently unstable, even more so when major products are losing patent protection.

Biogen Response

1y

Thank you for your thoughtful and comprehensive review. We're delighted to hear that you resonate with our mission and recognize our leadership in drug discovery and development. It’s also great to know that our compensation, benefits, and efforts to make employees feel valued are appreciated. We acknowledge the challenges you’ve mentioned, especially during times of transition and uncertainty. Please rest assured that we are committed to navigating these changes thoughtfully, with a continued focus on innovation and supporting our team. Your feedback is valuable as we strive to improve and adapt. Thank you for sharing your perspective. - Maria, HR

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