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Biogen Company Culture
Biogen Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews4.3/5
Biogen's Overall Culture is rated A-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Compensation
A+Happiness
A+Perks & Benefits
A+Retention
ATeam
A-Biogen CEO
Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Michel Vounatsos
66 /100
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Diversity at Biogen
Top 25%Top 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B
Diverse employees at Biogen have rated Perks And Benefits, Compensation, and Happiness as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Biogen
Top 30%Top 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B
Women at Biogen have rated Perks And Benefits, Compensation, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
Biogen eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 30%Top 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
14
Biogen employees are 14% more likely to recommend Biogen as a great place to work
| 46% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 22% | Passives |
| 32% | Detractors |
Working at Biogen
Working at Biogen is rated highly by 193 employees, across various culture dimensions. Biogen employees are most satisfied about Compensation, Happiness, and Perks And Benefits categories, putting Biogen’s culture in the Top 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 35% compared to other companies in Boston. See below in detail how working at Biogen was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Biogen
A-
Overall Company Culture at Biogen is rated A-
Last updated months ago
Top
15%
Biogen ranks in the Top 15% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Biogen Employee Reviews
Out of 239 Biogen employee reviews, 85% were positive. The remaining 15% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Biogen improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 85% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 15% |
Positive Reviews From Biogen Employees
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?The people are good people.
- What are some of the best things about your team?Everybody is willing to help, willing to learn and willing to teach.
- What is the best part about your compensation package?The stock compensation package is good as well as all the small additonal health and wellness benefits.
Constructive Feedback From Biogen Employees
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?Certainty and decisions and transparent communication
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Too much turnover, losing good people, non-competitive pay
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Leadwrship ay the top and lack of leaders in corp comms.
Biogen Company Information
Biogen Company Overview
"Biogen develops, manufactures and markets therapies for patients living with serious neurological, autoimmune and hematologic disorders."
Biogen Mission, Vision & Values
Biogen Mission Statement
At Biogen, our mission is clear: we are pioneers in neuroscience.
Biogen Values
- excellence
- innovative
- success
- hard work
- dedication
Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at Biogen
Sustainability at Biogen stems from our commitment to both innovation and ethical conduct. By
continually expanding our approach to sustainability, encompassing economic, social, and
environmental factors, we believe we will build a stronger, more vital company capable of
making new discoveries that could improve the lives of many more people in the future.
Our impact on the environment factors significantly into how we view our goals of improving the lives of patients and operating as a responsible and sustainable company. We carefully manage the way we use resources, striving to reduce, mitigate, and, in the case of carbon emissions, neutralize our footprint wherever possible.
Environment
Manufacturing
The foundation of Biogen’s philosophy – Caring Deeply – can be seen in the ways we engage with the communities where we work.
At Biogen, we are dedicated to inspiring the next generation of scientists through our support of youth and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education and to being agents of positive change with lasting impact by building stronger and healthier communities.
We aspire to be a positive presence wherever we operate, demonstrated by our employee volunteerism efforts, such as Care Deeply Day, the grants we make through the Biogen Foundation and our unique, hands-on Community Labs, which have provided more than 50,000 students a hands-on introduction to the wonders of science since 2002.
| Headquarter | Cambridge, MA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | biogen.com |
| Founding Date | 1978 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | BIIB |
Biogen Competitors
Biogen competitors include Emergent Biosolutions, Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, and Amgen. Biogen ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Biogen compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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Biogen Employees
193 employees at Biogen have reviewed Biogen across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 193 Biogen employees give their leadership a grade of B-, or Top 40% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Biogen are extremely happy with their total compensation at Biogen, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Biogen are pleased with their team. 193 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A-. The majority believe the meetings at Biogen are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Biogen believe the environment at Biogen is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Biogen is comfortably fast. About 53% of the employees at Biogen work 8 hours or less, while 4% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Biogen are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Biogen employees generally work 9.2 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Biogen report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
91% of Biogen employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Biogen employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a month
Feedback
A Day in the Life
78% of Biogen employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Biogen - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Biogen is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. Biogen employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 50% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Biogen KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Biogen's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 5 Biogen employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
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Biogen CEO & Leadership
Biogen CEO - Michel Vounatsos
66 /100
Michel’s approval rate is just above average, putting Michel in the Top 50% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 35% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Boston. Michel Vounatsos is well regarded by employees for the Compensation Biogen offers, and ranks among the Top 5% of CEOs by employees in that category. Michel is most liked by employees in the HR department and African American/Black employees. However, employees in the Customer Support department have a slightly unfavorable view of the CEO. With Michel’s leadership, Biogen employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and Happiness. Michel was rated slightly below average for Office Culture.
Biogen Leadership
The Biogen Executive Team is rated a “B-” and led by CEO Michel Vounatsos, Chief Accounting Officer & VP of Finance Gregory F. Covino, and Senior Vice President of Worldwide Medical Sanjay Jariwala
Michel Vounatsos CEO / President
Mr. Michel Vounatsos has been the Chief Executive Officer of Biogen Inc. since January 6, 2017. Mr. Vounatsos served as... read more
Gregory F. Covino Chief Accounting Officer & VP of Finance
Mr. Gregory F. Covino has been the Chief Accounting Officer and Vice President of Finance at Biogen Inc. since April... read more
Sanjay Jariwala Senior Vice President of Worldwide Medical
Dr. Sanjay Jariwala has been Senior Vice President of Worldwide Medical at Biogen Inc. since September 12, 2017. Dr.... read more
Susan H. Alexander Executive VP, Chief of Legal & Corporate Services and Corporate Secretary
Ms. Susan H. Alexander, Esq. has been the Executive Vice President and Corporate Secretary of Biogen Inc. since January... read more
Alisha A. Alaimo Senior Vice President of US Therapeutic Operations
Ms. Alisha A. Alaimo has been Senior Vice President of US Therapeutic Operations at Biogen Inc. since July 24, 2017 and... read more
Chirfi Guindo Executive VP and Head of Global Marketing, Market Access & Customer Innovation
Mr. Chirfi Guindo has been a Executive Vice President and Head of Global Marketing, Market Access & Customer Innovation... read more
Anirvan Ghosh Ph.D. Senior Vice President of Research and Early Development
Dr. Anirvan Ghosh, Ph.D. has been Senior Vice President of Research and Early Development at Biogen Inc. since April... read more
Steven N. Avruch Chief Corporation Counsel & Assistant Secretary
Mr. Steven N. Avruch serves as Chief Corporation Counsel and Assistant Secretary of Biogen Inc. Mr. Avruch holds JD from... read more
Catherine Steele Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs
Ms. Catherine Steele has been Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs at Biogen Inc. since July 17, 2017 and lead the... read more
Biogen Salaries
How much does Biogen pay?
How much do people at Biogen get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Biogen is $105,963, or $50 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $107,344, or $51 per hour.
At Biogen, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $222,110 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $46,836 annually. Average Biogen salaries by department include: Legal at $116,624, Finance at $80,283, HR at $112,609, and Admin at $49,395. Half of Biogen salaries are above $107,344.
77 employees at Biogen rank their Compensation in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 237 ratings) while 75 employees at Biogen rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 78 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Biogen employees include job titles like Data Scientist, Executive Assistant, and IT Support Engineer. Comparably data has a total of 4 salary records from Biogen employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $62k | $62k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $86k | $86k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $106k | $106k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $159k | $159k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $215k | $215k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $263k | $263k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $275k | $275k | 100th Percentile |
$105,963*
Average Compensation
$107,344*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Biogen Salaries by City
Biogen Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Biogen
Diverse employees at Biogen score the company 73/100 across various culture categories, placing Biogen in the Top 25% of companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Biogen across various culture dimensions.
At Biogen, we believe that having a diverse and inclusive workplace allows us to empower our global workforce, foster innovation and achieve better business results. It leads to better teamwork and collaboration, creates a climate of respect and trust, reinforces cultural competence and helps to drive success with our patients, providers and suppliers.
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Biogen Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
Biogen PTO
Biogen's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Paid Time Off is Biogen's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 34% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Biogen's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.
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Biogen Careers
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Biogen applied for 76 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
76
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (76 out of 76)
- 0% Denied ( out of 76)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 76)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 76)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Biogen on Comparably
Candidates By Department
Engineering | 45% | |
|---|---|---|
All Industries | 20% | |
Product | 15% | |
HR | 5% | |
Customer Support | 5% | |
Other | 10% |
Candidates By Location
Boston | 35% | |
|---|---|---|
New York City | 10% | |
Oakland | 5% | |
Seattle | 5% | |
Franklin | 5% | |
Other | 40% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Biogen
Who is the CEO of Biogen?
Biogen CEO is Michel Vounatsos, their score by employees is 66
What is Biogen eNPS?
The eNPS for Biogen is 14
What is Biogen revenue?
Biogen revenue is $12B
What is the salary for IT Manager in Biogen?
IT Manager average salary in the US is 117k
What are the salaries in the Operations in Biogen?
The average salaries for Operations in Biogen is 137k
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