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 and really good HR." ((in 354 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 147 reviews)); "Great work life balance and completely WFH" ((in 104 reviews)); "good pay and good work" ((in 96 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 59 reviews)); "We recently had overly optimistic forecasts for products & senior leadership poorly handled managing media relations." ((in 55 reviews)); "Was lied to by direct manager more than once." ((in 41 reviews)); "Clueless upper management." ((in 30 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

4.0

Nov 10, 2025

Happy to Call This My Workplace!

Senior logistics specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Great Team Culture – Everyone is approachable, helpful, and genuinely collaborative. - Strong Leadership – Managers are supportive and approachable - Work-Life Balance – Flexible working arrangements and understanding of personal needs. - International Exposure – Working in a global environment brings valuable perspectives.

Cons

- Limited Cross-Department Visibility - Sometimes hard to see what other teams are working on - Change Management - Adjusting to new tools or processes can be challenging without enough training - Pace of Decision-Making - Occasionally slower than expected due to approvals or global alignment - Limited Career Advancement – Growth opportunities within the company can be limited, especially in specialized roles.

5.0

Nov 9, 2025

Great company to work for

Sr manager human resources

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good opportunities and pay structure

Cons

Lack of direction and rounds of layoffs

4.0

Nov 6, 2025

change in culture

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

work flexibility, good pay and benefits, patient centric

Cons

lots of re-organization, layoffs, and a lot of major changes shifting the culture; constant pressure

Biogen Response

7mo

Thank you for sharing your experience. We're proud to hear that our strong benefits, flexible environment, and commitment to patients are making a meaningful impact. We understand that transitional periods and change can be challenging. Our leadership team is deeply committed to making strategic decisions that position the company for sustainable growth while keeping the best interests of our employees and patients in mind. We value your understanding and optimism about our intent, and we’re grateful for your dedication and contributions during this pivotal time. Thank you for being an integral part of Biogen. Any additional feedback you can provide related to your experience is always helpful. You can do so confidentially by emailing talentfeedback@biogen.com. - Mike, HR

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