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

Ratings by category

4.2

Compensation and benefits

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Work/Life balance

3.6

Culture & values

3.4

Career opportunities

3.2

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

5.0

May 5, 2026

Great culture and compensation

Senior medical director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great culture of collaboration and cross-functional solutions approach. This can be a true thrive environment Compensation and benefits are very competitive Generally a good work life balance, with many resources available to support on many levels As the company works in disease areas with high unmet needs, there is a genuine patient focus, with some of us having a personal connection to the diseases we work in The structure is quite flat, easily allowing for interactions with senior leaders

Cons

Some processes and systems can be clunky, however there has been a recent drive to address this Restructuring over the past years has created some uncertainty about job security and overall company strategy, but this is also becoming less of a concern as the direction becomes clearer

Biogen Response

1mo

Thank you for taking the time to share such a thoughtful and balanced review. We’re glad to hear that you’ve experienced our collaborative, cross-functional culture and felt supported by our competitive benefits, work-life balance resources, and strong patient focus. It’s especially meaningful to know that our mission resonates on a personal level and that our flat structure helps enable connection with senior leaders. We also appreciate your honest feedback on processes and systems, as well as the impact of past restructuring. Insights like yours are incredibly valuable as we continue to evolve, and we’re committed to creating an environment where our employees can truly thrive.

4.0

Apr 28, 2026

Pay For AI/ML

Sr applications developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work life balance remote permanent

Cons

no proper hierarchy system for roles

4.0

Apr 27, 2026

Great benefits, but too many time-consuming meetings

Medical science liaison (msl)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits 401k matching and salary

Cons

Too much time consuming meetings

Biogen Response

2mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad to hear that our benefits, 401(k) matching, and compensation are valued. We also appreciate your candid input regarding the time spent in meetings. Feedback like this helps reinforce the importance of being thoughtful about how we collaborate, streamline decision‑making, and ensure time is used effectively so teams can stay focused on meaningful, impactful work. 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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Manufacturing Associate II/III – Cell Culture (Nights)

Research Triangle Park, NC

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Research Triangle Park, NC

Maintenance Technician III (Nights)

Research Triangle Park, NC

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Great benefits, but too many time-consuming meetings

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