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.

Biogen reviews

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 Farmacéutica y biotecnología industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

2K reviews

4.0

Nov 19, 2025

Good place to work

Production operation specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great teams, very flexible work arrangements and great pay & benefits

Cons

Not many, though the layoffs have impacted a lot of people. The structure is lacking.

4.0

Nov 12, 2025

Good Environment, limited growth

Senior associate scientist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Talented scientists -Good compensation and benefits

Cons

-Unstable job security -Clear disconnect between leadership and scientists -Unclear future direction -Less opportunity to grow in your job

Biogen Response

6mo

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We’re pleased that our talented scientists and competitive compensation are recognized. We also take concerns about job stability, communication, and career growth seriously. We are committed to fostering transparency, strengthening collaboration between leadership and scientific teams, and creating clear pathways for development. Your feedback helps guide our efforts to improve and ensure employees feel supported and valued as we work toward a strong future. Any additional feedback you can provide related to your experience is always helpful. You can do so confidentially by emailing talentfeedback@biogen.com. - Jelena, HR

4.0

Nov 10, 2025

Happy to Call This My Workplace!

Senior logistics specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Great Team Culture – Everyone is approachable, helpful, and genuinely collaborative. - Strong Leadership – Managers are supportive and approachable - Work-Life Balance – Flexible working arrangements and understanding of personal needs. - International Exposure – Working in a global environment brings valuable perspectives.

Cons

- Limited Cross-Department Visibility - Sometimes hard to see what other teams are working on - Change Management - Adjusting to new tools or processes can be challenging without enough training - Pace of Decision-Making - Occasionally slower than expected due to approvals or global alignment - Limited Career Advancement – Growth opportunities within the company can be limited, especially in specialized roles.

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