Company
About Biogen Canada
Proudly serving Canadians since 1998
Biogen Canada has been proudly serving Canadians since its establishment in April 1998. We have an incredibly talented team who cares deeply and strives to achieve excellence day in, day out to make a difference and change lives. Our team’s pioneering spirit and firm commitment to patients with complex diseases fuels our drive to innovate and help Canadians access ground-breaking treatments and services that can transform health, well-being, and quality of life.
A rich Canadian legacy
We are trusted leaders in the fields of multiple sclerosis (MS) and spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) and continue to make advances for patients in these communities. We are also deepening our commitment to new therapy areas like Friedreich ataxia (FA), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), neuropsychiatry, immunology and Alzheimer’s disease (AD).
Supporting patients beyond therapy
Our best-in-class support programs help guide and empower patients through their treatment and care journeys with personalized resources and education about their health and system navigation.
Strong investment in Canadian R&D
We are a proud partner in the healthcare system, investing in innovation and advocacy that helps accelerate equitable patient access to new, life-changing treatments and services. Canada holds some of the top academic institutions in the world, with renowned researchers who have been part of major clinical breakthroughs to advance science and bring treatments to areas with significant unmet need. We have Canadian studies in eight disease areas, including Alzheimer’s, ALS, FA, immune-mediated kidney diseases, lupus, MS, Parkinson’s disease and SMA. We are proud to be an industry leader who invests heavily into Canadian research, development, and product innovation - more than 165 million Canadian dollars over the past five years.
Our people
At Biogen we care deeply, a commitment reflected in our devotion to both the patients we serve as well as our people. Our team brings unmatched determination and ambition to the work we do; together, we achieve the extraordinary. Recognized as a Great Place to Work®, Biogen takes great pride in celebrating employees from all walks of life – their diversity enriches our team and we are committed to providing an open and inclusive work environment where all are free to be their true selves.
Facts and Figures
>25
Years in Canada.
10
Great Place to Work® recognition awards.
>75%
Canadian leadership roles comprised of women.