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 372 reviews)); "Great people especially those that have been in the company for a bit of time." ((in 224 reviews)); "Biogen has a great culture" ((in 157 reviews)); "Great work life balance and completely WFH" ((in 99 reviews)); "good pay and good work" ((in 90 reviews))

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

"Poor management all over the building." ((in 77 reviews)); "Seem to have frequent layoffs" ((in 64 reviews)); "We recently had overly optimistic forecasts for products & senior leadership poorly handled managing media relations." ((in 55 reviews)); "Was lied to by direct manager more than once." ((in 39 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

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

Mar 18, 2026

Truly a great place to work!

Sr manager r&d

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Corporate culture is excellent. The company has clear goals and vision. You will feel supported here in your career development.

Cons

None. Neurodegenerative diseases are not easy though, so the company goes through ups and downs.

Biogen Response

2mo

Thank you for sharing such thoughtful feedback. We’re pleased to hear that you’ve experienced our culture as supportive and that our goals, vision, and focus on career development have resonated with you. Advancing work in rare diseases is complex and challenging, and we appreciate your acknowledgment of the resilience and commitment it requires as we navigate both progress and uncertainty. We’re grateful for employees who are motivated by our mission and who contribute to a culture of support, collaboration, and purpose.

3.0

Mar 15, 2026

Positive Growth, but Toxic Culture

Sr. associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay and Benefits comparable to other places.

Cons

Toxic blame culture and managers who don’t defend their employees. High Turnover and too much red tape in decision making. Lots of work for few people.

Biogen Response

2mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your candid feedback. We’re glad to hear that our pay and benefits are viewed as competitive, and we take your concerns about culture, leadership support, workload, and decision‑making processes very seriously. Creating an environment where employees feel supported, fairly treated, and empowered to grow is critical, and we continue to focus on improving how decisions are evaluated, communicated, and implemented. We also recognize the importance of strong people leadership, accountability, and clear development pathways, and we are actively investing in leadership development and organizational effectiveness to better support our teams. Feedback like yours helps highlight where continued focus and improvement are needed, and we appreciate you sharing your perspective. Any additional feedback you can provide related to your experience is always helpful. You can do so confidentially by emailing talentfeedback@biogen.com. - Maria, HR

5.0

Mar 10, 2026

Review

Data engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good with employees and culture

Cons

Nothing bad regarding the biogen

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