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 361 reviews)); "Who would have thought you would meet so many great people working in an analytics lab." ((in 217 reviews)); "Biogen has a great culture" ((in 155 reviews)); "good work life balance and such" ((in 96 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 81 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 56 reviews)); "Was lied to by direct manager more than once." ((in 39 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

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4.0

Mar 8, 2021

Associate recruiter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Opportunity to grow - Educational opportunities (paid MS/MBA/PhD programs) - Incredible benefits; LTI, bonus, stock options, ESPP, full healthcare coverage, onsite support, onsite gym, etc - Forward momentum in your career if you take opportunities - Attentive management all the way up the chain; regular 1:1s with managers, skip levels, etc - Wonderful support for LGBTQ+/disabled/neurodiverse employees

Cons

- Work-life balance has shifted since WFH became priority; a bit harder to "leave" work - Internal reporting structure changes OFTEN; transparency when it does change, but makes figuring out the reporting structure difficult at times - Easy to burn out if you're not careful - Perks (discount programs) are offered one year and taken away the next; can be frustrating if trying to plan for family time - Prior to COVID, little flexibility in remote working; Cambridge HQ is hard to move to if you're in a support role (Director or below) and aren't offered relo - Raises outside of the yearly COL raise are very rare, even for outperforming employees

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5.0

Jun 17, 2026

Associate director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great mission and leadership at all levels

Cons

Some managers isolated you and your contributions, and it is not easy to overcome this when you work remotely

Biogen Response

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Thank you for sharing your experience and for your contributions during your time with us. We’re pleased to hear that our mission and leadership positively impacted your experience. We also appreciate your candid feedback regarding remote work and the challenges of feeling recognized and connected at times. Fostering an inclusive environment where employees feel valued and supported is important to us, and your comments highlight an area where continued focus and strong people leadership are essential. We value your perspective on strengthening connections between leadership and employees at all levels and will take your feedback into consideration as we continue to evolve. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors. - Dennis, HR

5.0

May 21, 2026

Manufacturing associate iii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The benefits package is strong and competitive, which adds a lot of overall value. There are many internal departments and career paths, making it relatively easy to explore new roles and grow within the company. On-site cafeteria is a convenient and appreciated perk. Many colleagues are highly experienced and have been with the company and industry for years, making them great resources for learning and mentorship.

Cons

Promotion policies can be limiting—there seems to be an informal rule that prevents employees from being promoted more than once in a year, even for high performers. Salary could be more competitive compared to market rates. Equipment and internal systems feel outdated and could benefit from modernization to improve efficiency.

Biogen Response

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Thank you for taking the time to share such detailed and constructive feedback. We’re glad to hear you value our competitive benefits, diverse career paths, and the opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues, as well as perks like our on-site amenities. We also sincerely appreciate your candid input on promotion timelines, and compensation. We recognize how important it is to reward high performance, remain competitive in the market, and provide efficient tools that enable our teams to do their best work. These are areas we continue to evaluate and improve through ongoing reviews of our talent processes, compensation programs, and technology investments. Your insights and suggestions are incredibly valuable as we evolve, and we encourage you to continue sharing feedback to help us strengthen the employee experience and support long-term growth and success. Any additional feedback you can provide related to your experience is always helpful. You can do so confidentially by emailing talentfeedback@biogen.com. - Maria, HR

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