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      Biogen

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      Biogen reviews

      3.9

      71% would recommend to a friend

      (2,050 total reviews)
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      Christopher A. Viehbacher

      74% approve of CEO

      54% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      4.2

      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 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 2,050 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 Farmacéutica y biotecnología industry (3.5 stars).

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      2K reviews
      5.0
      Jun 5, 2024

      Great employer, unstable time and unstable industry

      Director
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      1. Compelling mission -- this company doesn't do 'me-too' drugs. We are trying to solve the really hard problems where the need is huge. 2. Still one of the leaders in neuroscience drug discovery & development (although that may be changing). 3. Has historically been big on innovation and willing to take big risks to achieve big successes (although that may also be changing). 4. Good compensation & benefits. 5. The company makes extra effort to help employees feel valued, from big things (e.g. wellness weeks where the whole company is off) to little things (e.g. free coffee and fridges stocked with half-and-half).

      Cons

      1. With revenue from the MS franchise declining, cost reductions and layoffs have been implemented and that always takes a toll on morale. 2. Disease area focus in shifting beyond neuroscience, which may be a good thing long-term but makes this a time of heightened uncertainty. 3. Pharma jobs are inherently unstable, even more so when major products are losing patent protection.

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      Biogen Response
      1y
      Thank you for your thoughtful and comprehensive review. We're delighted to hear that you resonate with our mission and recognize our leadership in drug discovery and development. It’s also great to know that our compensation, benefits, and efforts to make employees feel valued are appreciated. We acknowledge the challenges you’ve mentioned, especially during times of transition and uncertainty. Please rest assured that we are committed to navigating these changes thoughtfully, with a continued focus on innovation and supporting our team. Your feedback is valuable as we strive to improve and adapt. Thank you for sharing your perspective. - Maria, HR
      3.0
      Jun 4, 2024

      Meh

      Ctl
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Work life balance is good usually

      Cons

      constant change of management and lines of reporting, not a great work environment compared to other companies. Can feel very messy

      2.0
      May 13, 2024

      Not what it used to be

      Senior associate qa l1
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      The amenities on site are second to none. Day care, great cafeteria, on site concierge for all sorts of tasks including dry cleaning.

      Cons

      Company is falling apart rather quickly, senior staff is leaving and the folks that are left are not able to plug all of the holes.

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      Biogen Response
      2y
      Thanks for taking the time to provide some feedback. I'm happy to hear that you're enjoying all of our amenities such as the on-site day care and cafeteria. I'm sorry to hear that workload has been tough on your team. I hope with most of our strategic shifts now in place, things will start to balance out for you and your team as we look forward to a year of execution. Your feedback is vital for us to improve, and if you have any additional thoughts or suggestions, please don't hesitate to reach out to talentfeedback@biogen.com. Thanks for all that you do. - Mike, HR
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