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 375 reviews)); "Great people especially those that have been in the company for a bit of time." ((in 221 reviews)); "Biogen has a great culture" ((in 151 reviews)); "Great work life balance and completely WFH" ((in 96 reviews)); "good pay and good work" ((in 88 reviews))

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

"Poor management all over the building." ((in 83 reviews)); "Seem to have frequent layoffs" ((in 62 reviews)); "We recently had overly optimistic forecasts for products & senior leadership poorly handled managing media relations." ((in 57 reviews)); "Your success or failure is based on your direct manager." ((in 40 reviews)); "Clueless upper management." ((in 29 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

51% 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

2.0

Feb 4, 2025

No longer great place to work

Research scientist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Employee benefits package is a nice perk

Cons

Little trust in current research leadership and mass exodus of talent (voluntary and layoffs).

5.0

Feb 4, 2025

Good place to work

Junior product manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Professional, supportive and kind colleagues.

Cons

I would say that the conditions did not reflect the market value in my specific case.

4.0

Feb 2, 2025

Good entry-level job

Associate ii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits and competitive salary with a solid career path for people who have worked their way up out of school. Large company with well-defined structure if that's what you're looking for. If you have to come in on a weekend or stay long you can take a day off later in the week to account for it.

Cons

High turnover, testing can get repetitive, samples are always urgent so during busy periods hours can be long or weird.

Biogen Response

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Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback as a former employee. We are pleased to hear that you appreciated our benefits, competitive salary, and the solid career path we offer for individuals who have progressed from entry-level positions. Our well-defined structure and flexible work arrangements are designed to support our employees' work-life balance. We acknowledge your concerns about turnover, repetitive testing, and the demanding hours during busy periods. We are continuously working to address these challenges and improve the overall employee experience. Your insights are invaluable, and we appreciate your contributions to Biogen during your time with us. Thank you for helping us strive towards a better workplace.

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