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 with a lot of paid vacation; big push from management on work/life balance" ((in 365 reviews)); "Who would have thought you would meet so many great people working in an analytics lab." ((in 214 reviews)); "Biogen has a great culture" ((in 156 reviews)); "good pay and good work" ((in 99 reviews)); "Great work life balance and completely WFH" ((in 98 reviews))

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

"Poor management all over the building." ((in 79 reviews)); "Seem to have frequent layoffs" ((in 58 reviews)); "We recently had overly optimistic forecasts for products & senior leadership poorly handled managing media relations." ((in 56 reviews)); "Was lied to by direct manager more than once." ((in 35 reviews)); "Clueless upper management." ((in 28 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

5.0

Jul 21, 2025

Good company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very good benefits and work life balance

Cons

Pipeline maybe a factor to consider

5.0

Jul 18, 2025

Great company where you can grow

Sr. manager it

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Possibilities to grow, and change career to another function Interesting projects I like the vision of the CIO regarding new technologies Even with difficult times the company is laser focus on bringing back growth, I like the strategy and its execution from our CEO I am empowered to do things and manage projects I would never have done in other companies and that's very exciting

Cons

Sometimes this company behaves like a startup which can be disturbing if you come from bigger organization (for me it's ok) but it can be disturbing, requiring to run long hours, do things that you would not do on your own in bigger companies.

Biogen Response

10mo

Thank you for your thoughtful and candid review. I'm glad to hear that you find our projects engaging, feel empowered in your role, and resonate with the strategic direction of our CIO and CEO. It's inspiring to know that our startup-like agility and focus on growth are energizing for you, even as they present unique challenges. I also deeply appreciate your reminder about the importance of work-life balance, especially for our long-tenured, passionate team members. Their dedication is invaluable, and we remain committed to fostering a sustainable and supportive environment for all. Your insights help us grow stronger—thank you for being part of our journey. Any additional feedback you can provide related to your experience is always helpful, please don't hesitate to reach out with additional details. You can do so confidentially by emailing talentfeedback@biogen.com. - Maria, HR

4.0

Jul 9, 2025

Descent Place to work/ Great people

Manufacturing associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good people to work with

Cons

Only certain people move up in roles

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