Is Biogen a good company to work for?

Biogen has an overall rating of 3.9 out of 5, based on over 2,632 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 with a lot of paid vacation; big push from management on work/life balance" ((in 374 reviews)); "Great people especially those that have been in the company for a bit of time." ((in 214 reviews)); "Biogen has a great culture" ((in 151 reviews)); "Great work life balance and completely WFH" ((in 100 reviews)); "good pay and good work" ((in 94 reviews))

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

"Poor management all over the building." ((in 78 reviews)); "Seem to have frequent layoffs" ((in 62 reviews)); "We recently had overly optimistic forecasts for products & senior leadership poorly handled managing media relations." ((in 55 reviews)); "It is absolutely true that if you have a good manager, he/she will support you, challenge you, and promote you." ((in 37 reviews)); "Clueless upper management." ((in 31 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

(2,052 total reviews)

Christopher A. Viehbacher

76% approve of CEO

53% positive business outlook

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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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4.0

Nov 2, 2015

Great place to work, but they seem to be constantly in transition

Anonymous employee

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Pros

Great benefits; the people are first rate on a personal level; great quality of life.

Cons

Highest levels of management seem not to have a clear idea of what direction the company will take, yet. And that could change in a few months.

2.0

Nov 2, 2015

Don't believe the hype!!!

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits are great. Perks are also great; discount tickets to events/shows. No other pros that I can think of for this company.

Cons

Work environment is not what they tell you in the interview or what you may hear. Surprised at the level of incompetence being that this was supposed to be a premium employer in the area. Salary wasn't the best either. Also surprised at how much favoritism is shown there, which makes it impossible to advance.

4.0

Oct 30, 2015

Associate Scientist

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Benefits are great, innovative company with breakthrough therapies. Company cares greatly about both its patients as well as its employees. Arguably the best company for treating MS

Cons

Recently just went through a significant layoff. Rumors had been speculating for some time and management was ambiguous about whether or nor the rumors were justified. Company is also restructuring which no one is really certain about where people's responsibilities lie.

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