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 3.5 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 368 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 158 reviews)); "Great work life balance and completely WFH" ((in 98 reviews)); "good pay and good work" ((in 88 reviews))

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

"Poor management all over the building." ((in 76 reviews)); "Seem to have frequent layoffs" ((in 60 reviews)); "We recently had overly optimistic forecasts for products & senior leadership poorly handled managing media relations." ((in 58 reviews)); "Was lied to by direct manager more than once." ((in 42 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

Ratings by category

4.2

Compensation and benefits

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Work/Life balance

3.6

Culture & values

3.5

Career opportunities

3.3

Senior management

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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Reviews by job title

2K reviews

4.0

Feb 2, 2025

Good entry-level job

Associate ii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits and competitive salary with a solid career path for people who have worked their way up out of school. Large company with well-defined structure if that's what you're looking for. If you have to come in on a weekend or stay long you can take a day off later in the week to account for it.

Cons

High turnover, testing can get repetitive, samples are always urgent so during busy periods hours can be long or weird.

Biogen Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback as a former employee. We are pleased to hear that you appreciated our benefits, competitive salary, and the solid career path we offer for individuals who have progressed from entry-level positions. Our well-defined structure and flexible work arrangements are designed to support our employees' work-life balance. We acknowledge your concerns about turnover, repetitive testing, and the demanding hours during busy periods. We are continuously working to address these challenges and improve the overall employee experience. Your insights are invaluable, and we appreciate your contributions to Biogen during your time with us. Thank you for helping us strive towards a better workplace.

2.0

Jan 30, 2025

Was good until new management

Scientist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Some of the smartest scientists in the business. Interesting opportunities still exist in some spaces.

Cons

Uncaring and incompetent executive team. Dishonest and shady HR. Been under constant threat of layoffs for almost 2 years.

Biogen Response

1y

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I'm happy to hear that you recognize the intelligence and dedication of our scientists and the interesting opportunities that exist within Biogen. However, I take your comments regarding the executive team and HR very seriously. As we focus on building a sustainable business, we acknowledge the challenges brought by any strategic restructuring and understand the impact they have on our workforce. Your insights are invaluable as we strive to create a more sustainable and rewarding work environment for all our employees. Any additional feedback you can provide related to your experience is always helpful, please don't hesitate to reach out with additional details so that I can support. You can do so confidentially by emailing talentfeedback@biogen.com. Thanks for all of your hard work. - Dennis, HR

1.0

Jan 30, 2025

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Senior external manufacturing manager/change implementation manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

high salary good co workers remote work flexibility

Cons

no clear decision making process low competence of top managers

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