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.

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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 Farmacéutica y biotecnología industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

2K reviews

5.0

Jul 7, 2025

Good company

Industrial engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good work life balance, good culture

Cons

No great benefits for intern

5.0

Jul 7, 2025

An Outstanding Place to Grow and Contribute!

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

1. Biogen fosters a collaborative and supportive work environment where everyone is encouraged to share their ideas and contribute to the company's success. 2. The company provides ample opportunities for professional growth and development, with continuous learning and training programs. 3. The leadership team is approachable and genuinely cares about the well-being and growth of its employees. 4. Biogen's commitment to innovative research and making a positive impact on patients' lives is truly inspiring.

Cons

1. The fast-paced nature of the work can sometimes be challenging, requiring strong time management and adaptability skills. 2. Occasional communication gaps between departments may arise, but efforts are continuously made to improve inter-departmental communication.

Biogen Response

10mo

Thank you for sharing your thoughtful and balanced feedback. I'm thrilled to hear that you value Biogen’s collaborative culture, commitment to innovation, and the opportunities we provide for professional growth. It’s especially rewarding to know that our leadership team’s efforts to support employee well-being are making a positive impact. I also appreciate your constructive observations regarding the fast-paced nature of our work and occasional communication gaps. These are areas we continue to focus on, and your insights help us improve. Thank you for being part of our mission to make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives. - Dennis, HR

1.0

Jun 27, 2025

Good Company with Cluless Executive team

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Pay, Great Benefits, Great culture, work-life balance

Cons

Executive have no clue, too much bureaucracy

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