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 3.9 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 368 reviews)); "Great people especially those that have been in the company for a bit of time." ((in 217 reviews)); "Biogen has a great culture" ((in 138 reviews)); "Great work life balance and completely WFH" ((in 98 reviews)); "Good pay and nice colleages" ((in 98 reviews))

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

"Poor management all over the building." ((in 78 reviews)); "We recently had overly optimistic forecasts for products & senior leadership poorly handled managing media relations." ((in 61 reviews)); "Seem to have frequent layoffs" ((in 59 reviews)); "It is absolutely true that if you have a good manager, he/she will support you, challenge you, and promote you." ((in 39 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

(2,052 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).

Reviews by job title

2K reviews

5.0

Jun 17, 2026

Great mission and leadership, but some managers isolate contributions

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

5d

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

Jun 17, 2026

Freedom and growth opportunities, but need more interactions

Graduate trainee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A lot of freedom Progressive company with chances to develop further Progression in action

Cons

More interactions would be favorable to support professional development

Biogen Response

5d

Thank you for sharing your experience. We're pleased to hear that you value the freedom, growth opportunities, and progressive culture at our company. Supporting employee development is a priority for us, and it's encouraging to know that you've seen progression in action. We also appreciate your feedback regarding professional development interactions. Meaningful connections, mentorship, and collaboration play an important role in career growth, and we're continually looking for ways to foster stronger engagement and learning opportunities across teams. Thank you again for your insights and for being part of our organization. - Mike, HR

5.0

Jun 2, 2026

Great team and balance, but anxiety from reorgs

Project coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great team, work life balance, benefits

Cons

Random reorgs enforce some anxiety

Biogen Response

5d

Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re glad to hear you enjoy working with your team and value the work-life balance and benefits we provide. We also appreciate your candid feedback regarding organizational changes. As our business and industry evolve, we sometimes make adjustments to help position the company for future success, and we recognize that these changes can create uncertainty. We're committed to communicating as openly and transparently as possible and to supporting our employees through periods of change. Thank you again for your feedback and for being part of our team. - Maria, HR

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