Is Biogen a good company to work for?

Biogen has an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5, based on over 2,623 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 2% over the last 12 months. 69% of employees would recommend working at Biogen to a friend and 52% 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 4.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Biogen. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Biogen?

69% 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, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Biogen?

Associate Director (99) , Manager (54) , 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) , Project Manager (16) , Research Scientist (16) , Associate Scientist (15)

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

"Great benefits and really good HR." ((in 353 reviews)); "Great people especially those that have been in the company for a bit of time." ((in 216 reviews)); "Biogen has a great culture" ((in 154 reviews)); "Great work life balance and completely WFH" ((in 103 reviews)); "good pay and good work" ((in 97 reviews))

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

"Poor management all over the building." ((in 80 reviews)); "Seem to have frequent layoffs" ((in 63 reviews)); "Poor management and leadership." ((in 58 reviews)); "Was lied to by direct manager more than once." ((in 38 reviews)); "Clueless upper management." ((in 31 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 Biogen locations have received the highest employee ratings?

New York , San Diego , Boston , Durham , Research Triangle Park , Cambridge , Raleigh , Los Angeles , Weston

Biogen reviews

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3.8

69% would recommend to a friend

(2,048 total reviews)

Christopher A. Viehbacher

73% approve of CEO

52% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Compensation and benefits

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Work/Life balance

3.5

Culture & values

3.4

Career opportunities

3.2

Senior management

Biogen has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 2,048 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

4d

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.

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

3.0

May 29, 2026

Less job security concerns but slow decision-making

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Relatively less job security concern in current market.

Cons

More administration driven than science. Slow approvals or decision making due to lean operating models. Technical decisions depend on non-technical individuals. No career growth opportunities.

Biogen Response

4d

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We take your concerns around decision-making processes, alignment between technical expertise and decisions, and career growth opportunities very seriously. Creating an environment where employees can grow, contribute meaningfully, and feel that their expertise is valued is essential to our success, and we continue to focus on improving how decisions are made, enhancing collaboration between technical and non-technical teams, and expanding opportunities for development and progression. Your feedback is important in helping us identify where we can improve, and we encourage you to continue sharing your insights as we work to strengthen the overall employee experience. Any additional feedback you can provide related to your experience is always helpful. You can do so confidentially by emailing talentfeedback@biogen.com. - Dennis, HR

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