Biogen

Biogen is a biotechnology company founded in 1978 by notable scientists, including Nobel laureates Walter Gilbert and Phillip Allen Sharp. The company focuses on developing innovative therapies for serious neurological, autoimmune, and rare diseases. Biogen is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol BIIB and is part of major stock indices like the S&P 500. Biogen develops and markets therapies primarily in neurology, including treatments for multiple sclerosis, spinal muscular atrophy, and Alzheimer’s disease. The company also offers therapies for autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis, as well as treatments for genetic and rare neurological disorders. Biogen emphasizes advancing first-in-class therapies that improve patient outcomes through innovative science and technology. Its customers include patients, healthcare providers, and payers, and the company collaborates with research institutions to enhance drug development.

Research Cambridge, United States Founded 1978 ~6,183 employees NASDAQ: BIIB

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Employees
6,183
+1.9% in the 3 months to Sep 2026
Revenue / employee
$1.6M
Revenue ~$9.7B
Stock
BIIB
NASDAQ
12-month attrition
8.8%
Tech: 8.5%
H1B filings, FY2026
56
Sponsors visas
Open jobs
123
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

Biogen went from 5,512 employees in Oct 2024 to 6,183 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 569 people joined, 127 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other3,461
Operations855
Engineering780
Sales468
Marketing219
Finance177
HR128
Success57

Executive compensation

Salaries at Biogen

All salaries

45 salary profiles in the US

Most reported roles

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity · India salaries

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Moderate
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering157
Operations34
Consulting22
IT11
Executive8

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 56 filings.

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Biogen FAQ

How many employees does Biogen have?

Biogen has about 6,183 employees, up 1.9% over the 3 months to Sep 2026.

Does Biogen sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Biogen filed 56 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.

What is Biogen's revenue per employee?

Biogen makes about $1.56M in revenue per employee, based on $9.68B annual revenue and 6,183 employees.

How much does Biogen pay?

6figr has 45 salary profiles for Biogen in the US and 3 in India, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Biogen salaries page. See Biogen salaries in the US

Is Biogen a public company?

Yes. Biogen is publicly traded under the ticker BIIB on NASDAQ.

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.