Biogen Idec

Biogen Idec creates new standards of care in oncology, neurology and immunology. As a global leader in the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of novel therapies, Biogen Idec transforms scientific discoveries into advances in human healthcare.

Biogen Idec is headquartered in Cambridge, MA and was formed in 2003 from the merger of two of the world's leading biotechnology companies, Biogen, Inc., founded in Switzerland in 1978, and IDEC Pharmaceuticals Corporation, founded in San Francisco, CA in 1985.

The company maintains research centers of excellence in San Diego, CA and Cambridge, MA. Biogen Idec has additional offices in Canada, Australia, Japan and throughout Europe, including international headquarters in Zug, Switzerland and operates a global distribution network, which covers over 70 countries. The company currently employs approximately 3,400 people worldwide.

Primary Activity

Material Manufacturer