Is Biogen a good company to work for?

Biogen has an overall rating of 3.9 out of 5, based on over 2,629 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 54% 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 been stable over the past 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, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Biogen?

Associate Director (100) , Manager (54) , 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 360 reviews)); "Who would have thought you would meet so many great people working in an analytics lab." ((in 212 reviews)); "Biogen has a great culture" ((in 149 reviews)); "Great work life balance and completely WFH" ((in 99 reviews)); "good pay and good work" ((in 90 reviews))

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

"Poor management all over the building." ((in 76 reviews)); "Seem to have frequent layoffs" ((in 61 reviews)); "Poor management and leadership." ((in 55 reviews)); "Was lied to by direct manager more than once." ((in 41 reviews)); "Clueless upper management." ((in 32 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

(2,050 total reviews)

Christopher A. Viehbacher

74% approve of CEO

54% positive business outlook

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Biogen has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 2,050 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).

Reviews by job title

2K reviews

4.0

Oct 1, 2025

Great people and perks- constant change

Associate director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The people working at Biogen are the best. Their passion for their work and caring for each other really shines through. Biogen provides lots of resources for self-improvement and continues to provide a welcoming DEI atmosphere.

Cons

Constant change. Literally. There have been two major re-orgs and a minor one in the past two years.

Biogen Response

8mo

Thank you for sharing your experience. We're proud to hear that our people, culture, and commitment to employee development are making a meaningful impact. We understand that transitional periods and change can be challenging. Our leadership team is deeply committed to making strategic decisions that position the company for sustainable growth while keeping the best interests of our employees and patients in mind. We value your understanding and optimism about our intent, and we’re grateful for your dedication and contributions during this pivotal time. Thank you for being an integral part of Biogen. Any additional feedback you can provide related to your experience is always helpful. You can do so confidentially by emailing talentfeedback@biogen.com. - Mike, HR

3.0

Sep 30, 2025

Culture

Research associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work life balance is great

Cons

Leadership can be flaky with promotions

4.0

Sep 29, 2025

Good Salary

Manufacturing associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good Salary Good bonus Stock plan

Cons

Unexpected changes Loads to learn Old mind set management

Biogen Response

8mo

As a former employee, thank you for sharing your feedback. We're glad to hear that our compensation, bonus structure, and stock plan are delivering value. We also appreciate your candor regarding the challenges you experienced, including unexpected changes, a steep learning curve, and concerns about management. These are important areas for us to reflect on as we continue evolving our culture and leadership approach. Your insights help us identify opportunities to better support our employees and foster a more adaptive, forward-thinking environment. Any additional feedback you can provide related to your experience is always helpful. You can do so confidentially by emailing talentfeedback@biogen.com. Thanks for all your hard work during your time at Biogen and best of luck with your new endeavor. - Dennis, HR

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