Is Biogen a good company to work for?

Biogen has an overall rating of 3.9 out of 5, based on over 2,630 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 3.9 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 358 reviews)); "Great people especially those that have been in the company for a bit of time." ((in 215 reviews)); "Biogen has a great culture" ((in 159 reviews)); "Great work life balance and completely WFH" ((in 103 reviews)); "Good salaries mos like above average" ((in 90 reviews))

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

"Poor management all over the building." ((in 79 reviews)); "Seem to have frequent layoffs" ((in 60 reviews)); "Poor management and leadership." ((in 56 reviews)); "Your success or failure is based on your direct manager." ((in 37 reviews)); "Clueless upper management." ((in 29 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

(2,051 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 2,051 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

5.0

Dec 3, 2024

Best place to work in Biotech as a scientist!

Principal scientist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great location, salary, benefits, flexibility, and a fun working environment! The company is large enough to have great resources, but small enough to allow scientists to interact with multiple departments and learn new skills. Collaboration and publication is supported by management.

Cons

The stock price is down right now, but that hasn't my job directly.

Biogen Response

1y

Thank you for your positive review! We are thrilled to hear that you appreciate our location, competitive salary, benefits, flexibility, and the fun working environment we strive to maintain. It’s fantastic to know that you find value in the resources available at Biogen and the opportunities for cross-departmental interaction and skill development. We are committed to fostering a collaborative environment where scientists can thrive and contribute to impactful research and publications. Thank you for being a valued member of the Biogen team.

5.0

Dec 3, 2024

Great place to be an intern

Intern

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Amazing manager, opportunities for growth, and campus amenities

Cons

I worked in a niche department without a lot of opportunity to transition into a full-time employee, but that was my choice

4.0

Nov 26, 2024

Challenging

Corporate strategy

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Insightful, thoughtful, and intelligent colleagues

Cons

Challenging work environment impacted by restructuring and budget cuts.

Biogen Response

1y

As a former employee, thanks for taking the time to provide your feedback. I am pleased to hear that you valued the insightful, thoughtful, and intelligent colleagues you worked with during your time here. As we focus on building a sustainable business, we acknowledge the challenges brought by any strategic restructuring and understand the impact they have on our workforce. Your insights are invaluable as we strive to create a more sustainable and rewarding work environment for all of our employees. 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. - Maria, HR

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