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 with a lot of paid vacation; big push from management on work/life balance" ((in 377 reviews)); "Great people especially those that have been in the company for a bit of time." ((in 211 reviews)); "Biogen has a great culture" ((in 151 reviews)); "Great work life balance and completely WFH" ((in 101 reviews)); "Good pay and nice colleages" ((in 91 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 59 reviews)); "We recently had overly optimistic forecasts for products & senior leadership poorly handled managing media relations." ((in 59 reviews)); "Was lied to by direct manager more than once." ((in 40 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).

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2K reviews

4.0

Aug 1, 2025

A good place to start

Research fellow

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefit great work-life balance meaningful projects

Cons

downsizing and not a clear path for career growth

Biogen Response

10mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're glad to hear that you’ve found value in our benefits, work-life balance, and the meaningful nature of the projects you’ve worked on. I'm sorry to hear that recent organizational changes and career growth have been a challenge. We are actively working on enhancing our career development programs and pathways to ensure that all team members have the opportunity to grow and succeed within the organization. One way that we've already done this is through our Orbit program. Orbits are a 3 to 6-month stint where employees can take on projects in a different role, collaborate closely with a new team, and gain exposure to another position within the company while continuing their existing responsibilities. Any additional feedback that you're willing to provide is always helpful - please don't hesitate to reach out with additional details. You can do so confidentially by emailing talentfeedback@biogen.com. - Maria, HR

2.0

Jul 25, 2025

Ok company. Will burn you out.

Associate director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

People are experts and are knowledgeable about their fields. Benefits are ok.

Cons

Company is segregated and siloed. Employees are stretched too thin to affect change. There are too many individuals in upper management and not enough individuals at analyst level to do the actually daily work. Lower management is expected to do all lower level work plus the strategic planning. There's zero opportunity to influence executives.

Biogen Response

11mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective. I am glad to hear you recognize the deep expertise of our people and appreciate the benefits offered. I also take seriously your concerns about organizational structure, workload distribution, and opportunities for influence. Your feedback highlights important areas where we can improve—especially in fostering cross-functional collaboration, balancing responsibilities across levels, and ensuring transparency and alignment from leadership. Any additional feedback that you're willing to provide is always helpful - please don't hesitate to reach out with additional details. You can do so confidentially by emailing talentfeedback@biogen.com. - Maria, HR

5.0

Jul 24, 2025

Culture

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work life balance and strong leadership

Cons

Lack of clear strategy and manager road blocks

Biogen Response

11mo

Thank you for your feedback. We're glad to hear you value our focus on work-life balance and strong leadership. We also appreciate your honesty regarding areas for improvement, including the need for clearer strategic direction and reducing managerial roadblocks. Your input is important and helps us continue to grow as an organization. Any additional feedback you can provide related to your experience is always helpful, please don't hesitate to reach out with additional details. You can do so confidentially by emailing talentfeedback@biogen.com. - Dennis, HR

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