Does Agios Pharmaceuticals pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Agios Pharmaceuticals employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Agios Pharmaceuticals. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Agios Pharmaceuticals?

59% of Agios Pharmaceuticals employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Agios Pharmaceuticals 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Agios Pharmaceuticals?

Scientist (7) , Intern (6) , Manager (6) , Senior Manager (6) , Associate Director (5) , Director (5) , Associate Scientist (3) , Research Associate (3) , Senior Scientist (3) , Associate Manager (2) , Contractor (2) , Senior Research Associate (2)

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

"People are friendly and helpful." ((in 14 reviews)); "Great benefits and worklife balance" ((in 10 reviews)); "Competitive salary and benefits, work life balance" ((in 7 reviews)); "Leadership is accessible, the company is as transparent as they can be and more so than most other companies" ((in 5 reviews)); "The Medical Affairs team was collaborative, engaged, and committed to putting patients first." ((in 4 reviews))

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

"Mostly good people but vet your manager" ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Agios Pharmaceuticals layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Agios Pharmaceuticals locations?

Cambridge , Boston , San Francisco , Somerville

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Great place to work - Anonymous employee Agios Pharmaceuticals Employee Review

4.0

Aug 20, 2023

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Competitive salary and benefits, work life balance

Cons

Questionable future for pipeline beyond PK activation, many changes at leadership team level, culture has changed

Agios Pharmaceuticals Response

Thank you for your review. We’re so glad to hear you’ve had a positive experience at Agios! Flexibility is a core pillar that guides our culture, so I am pleased to see you noted the strong work-life balance you experience at Agios. As we are committed to pioneering therapies for patients living with rare diseases, we are always looking to expand and diversify our pipeline in areas that compliment our current assets. We announced earlier this month that we have entered into an exclusive worldwide license agreement with Alnylam Pharmaceuticals for a novel siRNA for the potential treatment of polycythemia vera. This agreement will further diversify our pipeline beyond PK activation, and we are excited to be able to offer hope to this underserved patient population. Thank you again for sharing your positive experience at Agios, and I am always available if there is anything else you’d like to discuss about your experience. - Chief People Officer

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5.0

May 7, 2026

Associate director in r&d

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work life balance, benefits, and compensation. Great community and caring staff.

Cons

Resources can be slim, but that is also true in our industry currently.

3.0

Apr 12, 2026

Director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The company has a clear and compelling mission, and the underlying science is strong. The organization is small enough to offer visibility into important work and the ability to contribute meaningfully. There are opportunities to engage across functions and support high-impact initiatives tied to data dissemination and external engagement. Colleagues are generally capable and collaborative, and compensation is competitive relative to the market.

Cons

The work environment can be highly reactive, with frequent shifts in priorities and limited long-term strategy. This can create unnecessary urgency and reduce efficiency. Organizational changes have led to some inconsistency in direction and execution. Communication from senior leadership is not always clear, which can result in duplicated effort or last-minute changes. Internal alignment can take longer than expected, slowing progress. Work-life balance is not great, due to volume of work and frequent pivoting.

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Manager, Commercial Supply Chain

Patient Advocacy Liaison (West)

Associate Director/Director, Patient Marketing

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