Overall, Great Company and A Very Inclusive Community - Quality Control Associate II Biogen Employee Review

4.0
Sep 5, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

My favorite reason for working here is 100% the people. Everyone is extremely open to helping, answering questions, and teaching you how to do things as you go. Lots of independence each day as far as what you want to do, in what order, etc.; management is fairly hands-off unless something needs a quick turnaround. It is also great to work alongside a diverse group of individuals who are very skilled at their jobs and who you can rely on, especially when business need is high. PTO: 16 days starting out (pro-rated for first year), 5 personal days, 80 hours of sick time Benefits: Great vision insurance, medical, dental, etc. Pay: Raise each year (based on performance), LTI Stock each year as well.

Cons

My least favorite part of working at Biogen is how onboarding is handled. At least for when I was hired in 2022, the onboarding process for my actual position was very minimal and was very much left up to me to reach out and decide what I needed to train on. This isn't a huge drawback as once you get into the swing of things, that problem goes away, but it is VERY common for new hires to not really be given any specifics on what they will train on, what management expects from them, etc. I've heard that a new process is being developed so this may be addressed by that as well.

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Biogen Response
2y
It's great to hear that our people have made a difference for you in your work. As you know, it is the smart, diverse, inclusive minds and hearts of Biogen that make this such a special place to work. Thank you for contributing to that culture of caring deeply, and for all the work you do! If you have other thoughts that you would like to share with us, please reach out to talentfeedback@biogen.com.

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The benefits package is strong and competitive, which adds a lot of overall value. There are many internal departments and career paths, making it relatively easy to explore new roles and grow within the company. On-site cafeteria is a convenient and appreciated perk. Many colleagues are highly experienced and have been with the company and industry for years, making them great resources for learning and mentorship.

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Promotion policies can be limiting—there seems to be an informal rule that prevents employees from being promoted more than once in a year, even for high performers. Salary could be more competitive compared to market rates. Equipment and internal systems feel outdated and could benefit from modernization to improve efficiency.

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Biogen Response
2w
Thank you for taking the time to share such detailed and constructive feedback. We’re glad to hear you value our competitive benefits, diverse career paths, and the opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues, as well as perks like our on-site amenities. We also sincerely appreciate your candid input on promotion timelines, and compensation. We recognize how important it is to reward high performance, remain competitive in the market, and provide efficient tools that enable our teams to do their best work. These are areas we continue to evaluate and improve through ongoing reviews of our talent processes, compensation programs, and technology investments. Your insights and suggestions are incredibly valuable as we evolve, and we encourage you to continue sharing feedback to help us strengthen the employee experience and support long-term growth and success. 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
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