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Executive officers (11)
Company facts
- Chair
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- In S&P 500 since
- Nov 2003
- Incorporated in
- DE
- Fiscal year ends
- December
- SEC industry
- Biological Products, (No Diagnostic Substances)
- SEC filings
- EDGAR
Connections to other S&P 500 companies
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Insider trades
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| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2026 | Lloyd Minor Director | Sale | 593 | $200.96 | $119K |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Lloyd Minor Director | Sale | 593 | $203.34 | $121K |
| Feb 12, 2026 | Nicole Murphy Head of Pharm Ops and Tech | Buy | 3 | $195.04 | $585 |
| Feb 9, 2026 | Priya Singhal Head of Development | Sale | 2,660 | $199.83 | $532K |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Priya Singhal Head of Development | Sale | 748 | $179.30 | $134K |
| Sep 2, 2025 | Priya Singhal Head of Development | Sale | 517 | $133.55 | $69K |
| Jul 8, 2025 | Rachid Izzar Head of Global Product Strat. | Sale | 2,223 | $135.00 | $300K |
| May 19, 2025 | Priya Singhal Head of Development | Sale | 3,806 | $126.25 | $481K |
| May 2, 2025 | Caroline Dorsa Director | Buy | 1,235 | $122.72 | $152K |
| Mar 7, 2025 | Stephen A. Sherwin Director | Sale | 8,760 | $150.02 | $1.3M |
| Dec 9, 2024 | Priya Singhal Head of Development | Sale | 110 | $157.21 | $17K |
| Sep 3, 2024 | Priya Singhal Head of Development | Sale | 431 | $204.22 | $88K |
| Apr 2, 2024 | Priya Singhal Head of Development | Sale | 93 | $213.09 | $20K |
| Feb 22, 2024 | Priya Singhal Head of Development | Sale | 262 | $221.23 | $58K |
| Feb 16, 2024 | Priya Singhal Head of Development | Sale | 108 | $221.49 | $24K |
| Feb 15, 2024 | Eric K. Rowinsky Director | Buy | 455 | $222.54 | $101K |
| Feb 12, 2024 | Priya Singhal Head of Development | Sale | 419 | $239.45 | $100K |
| Feb 2, 2024 | Priya Singhal Head of Development | Sale | 634 | $245.93 | $156K |
| Dec 11, 2023 | Priya Singhal Head of Development | Sale | 110 | $248.00 | $27K |
| Sep 5, 2023 | Priya Singhal Head of Development | Sale | 431 | $269.43 | $116K |
| Jul 3, 2023 | Priya Singhal Head of Development | Sale | 81 | $282.87 | $23K |
| Apr 28, 2023 | Ginger Gregory EVP, Human Resources | Sale | 2,681 | $300.00 | $804K |
| Apr 4, 2023 | Priya Singhal Head of Development | Sale | 91 | $277.11 | $25K |
| Mar 28, 2023 | Priya Singhal Head of Development | Sale | 568 | $270.06 | $153K |
| Nov 14, 2022 | Ginger Gregory EVP, Human Resources | Sale | 5,610 | $300.11 | $1.7M |
Board and executive changes
Every 8-K with Item 5.02 (departure, election or appointment of directors and officers). The text is the first paragraph of the item.
- Mar 11, 2026
On March 11, 2026, Biogen Inc. (the “Company”) announced that Susan H. Alexander, Chief Legal Officer, will depart from the Company effective as of the end May, 2026. The Company has initiated a search to identify the Company’s next Chief Legal Officer.
Read the 8-K filing - Feb 11, 2026
On February 11, 2026, Caroline Dorsa, Chair of the Biogen Inc. (“Biogen” or the “Company”) Board of Directors (the “Board”) announced that she would not stand for re-election to the Board at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”). Ms. Dorsa’s decision to not stand for reelection was not related to any disagreement with the Board or the Company on any matter relating to its operations, policies or practices.
Read the 8-K filing - Jan 15, 2025
On January 13, 2025, Biogen Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Sean Godbout as Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer & Global Corporate Controller and designated Mr. Godbout as the Company’s principal accounting officer, in each case effective as of March 1, 2025. In connection with Mr. Godbout’s appointment as Chief Accounting Officer, Robin Kramer, the Company’s current Chief Accounting Officer, will no longer be designated as the Company’s principal accounting officer as of the effective date of Mr. Godbout’s appointment. As previously announced, Ms. Kramer has been appointed the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, effective upon the retirement of Michael McDonnell, the Company’s current Chief Financial Officer. Mr. McDonnell will retire on March 1, 2025. Mr. Godbout, age 50, joined the Company in 2007 and has served as Global Corporate Controller since October 2023.
Read the 8-K filing - Oct 30, 2024
On October 28, 2024, Michael McDonnell, Chief Financial Officer of Biogen Inc. (the “Company”) notified the Company that he will retire from the Company effective February 28, 2025. Robin Kramer, the Company’s Chief Accounting Officer and Head of Global Business Services and Treasury has been appointed Chief Financial Officer effective upon Mr. McDonnell’s retirement. In the coming weeks and months, Mr. McDonnell will work closely with Ms. Kramer to ensure a smooth transition. Ms. Kramer, age 59, joined the Company in 2018 and has served as our Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer since December 2020. Prior to that, Ms. Kramer served as our Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer from November 2018 to December 2020. In this capacity, she has overseen key finance functions and led the Company’s Global Business Services and Treasury departments. Before joining the Company, Ms.
Read the 8-K filing - Sep 12, 2024
(d) Appointment of Dr. Lloyd Minor and Prof Sir Menelas Pangalos to the Board of Directors On September 11, 2024, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Biogen Inc. (the “Company”) increased the size of the Board and elected Lloyd B. Minor, M.D. and Sir Menelas (Mene) Pangalos, Ph.D. as directors, effective October 1, 2024 and January 1, 2025, respectively, with each director’s term expiring at the Company’s 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Dr. Minor and Prof Sir Pangalos will receive the annual cash and equity compensation received by each of the Company’s non-employee directors, as described in the Company’s proxy statement dated as of April 26, 2024. Both Dr.
Read the 8-K filing - Nov 8, 2023
On November 6, 2023, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Biogen Inc. (the “Company”) elected Monish Patolawala as a director (term to expire at the 2024 Annual Meeting) to fill a vacancy, effective January 1, 2024. Mr. Patolawala qualifies as an “audit committee financial expert” within the meaning of applicable Securities Exchange Commission regulations and may be appointed by the Board of Directors (“Board) to the Board’s Audit Committee. Mr. Patolawala and the Company will enter into an indemnification agreement on the same terms as the Company has previously entered into with its other directors, a form of which has been previously filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 7, 2011. 2
Read the 8-K filing - Mar 9, 2023
On March 5, 2023, Stelios Papadopoulos, Chair of the Biogen Inc. (“Biogen” or the “Company”) Board of Directors (the “Board”) announced that he would not stand for re-election to the Board at the 2023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”). Dr. Papadopoulos’ decision to not stand for reelection was not related to any disagreement with the Board or the Company on any matter relating to its operations, policies or practices.
Read the 8-K filing - Nov 10, 2022
On November 10, 2022, Biogen Inc. (“Biogen”) announced that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) has completed its search for a new Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and has appointed Christopher A. Viehbacher, age 62, to serve as President and CEO of Biogen, beginning November 14, 2022. As previously announced by Biogen, in connection with the appointment of Mr. Viehbacher, Michel Vounatsos will step down as Biogen’s CEO and will resign from the Board. Mr. Viehbacher will succeed Michel Vounatsos as director of Biogen effective November 14, 2022 until Biogen’s next annual meeting of stockholders. Mr. Vounatsos will remain an employee for a limited period of time to assist with the transition. Mr. Viehbacher co-founded Gurnet Point Capital in 2015, where he spent over 7 years, most recently serving as Managing Partner. Prior to joining Gurnet Point Capital, Mr.
Read the 8-K filing - Jun 21, 2022
On June 21, 2022, Chirfi Guindo, Executive Vice President for Global Product Strategy and Commercialization announced that he has accepted a new role outside of Biogen, Inc. (the “Company”). His last day at the Company will be June 30, 2022.
Read the 8-K filing - May 3, 2022
On May 3, 2022, Biogen Inc. (the "Company") announced that it had begun a search for a new Chief Executive Officer ("CEO"). The Company has agreed with its current CEO, Michel Vounatsos, that he will continue to serve as CEO during the interim period, receiving the same compensation and benefits, as well as pro-rated vesting of equity awards, for the period he is CEO. Mr. Vounatsos will remain on the Board of Directors of Biogen until he steps down from his CEO position.
Read the 8-K filing - Jan 31, 2022
On January 25, 2022, Brian S. Posner notified Biogen Inc. (the “Company” or “Biogen”) that he will retire from the Biogen Board of Directors (the “Board”) effective as of the Company’s 2022 annual meeting of stockholders. Pursuant to the retirement provisions set forth in the Company’s Corporate Governance Principles, Nancy L. Leaming will also retire from the Board effective as of the Company’s 2022 annual meeting of stockholders. Mr. Posner’s and Ms. Leaming’s retirement from the Board are not related to any disagreement with the Board or the Company on any matter relating to its operations, policies, or practices. On January 31, 2022, the Company issued a press release announcing the retirements of Mr. Posner and Ms. Leaming from the Board, a copy of which is attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Read the 8-K filing - Nov 17, 2021
On November 15, 2021, Biogen Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that Alfred W. Sandrock, Jr., M.D., Ph.D., Head of Research & Development, will retire from the Company, effective December 31, 2021. A copy of the Company’s press release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Read the 8-K filing - Apr 9, 2021
On April 7, 2021, Robert W. Pangia notified Biogen Inc. (the “Company” or “Biogen”) that he will retire from the Board of Directors (the “Board”) and will not stand for reelection at the Company's 2021 annual meeting of stockholders. Mr. Pangia will remain a director of the Company until the Company’s 2021 annual meeting of stockholders, scheduled for June 2, 2021. Mr. Pangia’s decision to not stand for reelection was not related to any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to its operations, policies or practices. On April 9, 2021, the Company issued a press release announcing the retirement of Mr. Pangia, a copy of which is attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Read the 8-K filing - Sep 21, 2020
On August 15, 2020, Jeffrey D. Capello ceased to be the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Biogen Inc. (the “Company”) and ceased to be employed by the Company effective September 15, 2020. In connection with Mr. Capello’s departure, he will receive the severance benefits required under the Company’s executive severance policy for Executive Vice Presidents. In addition, in recognition of Mr. Capello’s contributions to the Company, the Compensation and Management Development Committee of the Board of Directors waived the requirement that Mr. Capello be required to repay 35% of his original cash sign-on bonus and approved a cash payment to him of $2.6 million.
Read the 8-K filing - Jul 22, 2020
On July 21, 2020, Biogen Inc. (the “Company”) announced the appointment, effective as of August 15, 2020, of Michael R. McDonnell as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Jeffrey D. Capello will step down as Executive Vice President and Chief Finance Officer of the Company effective upon Mr. McDonnell’s appointment on August 15, 2020, and will remain with the Company until September 15, 2020, to assist with the transition. Mr. McDonnell, age 56, has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of IQVIA Holdings Inc., a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions and contract research services to the life sciences industry, from December 2015 until July 2020. Prior to that, Mr.
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- Apr 20, 2020
(b) On April 20, 2020, Biogen Inc. (the “Company”) announced that pursuant to the retirement provisions set forth in the Company’s Corporate Governance Principles, Lynn Schenk will be retiring from the Board of Directors (the “Board”), effective as of the Company’s 2020 annual meeting of stockholders. Ms. Schenk has served the Company with distinction since she joined the board of IDEC Pharmaceuticals (“IDEC”) in 1995. Ms. Schenk has served as a director of the Company since 2003, following IDEC’s merger with Biogen, Inc. Throughout her tenure Ms. Schenk, who was a National Association of Corporate Directors top 100 Director’s honoree in 2017, has been a vital contributor to the Company and its Board. Ms.
Read the 8-K filing - Oct 1, 2019
(b) On September 29, 2019, Michael D. Ehlers, M.D., Ph.D., notified Biogen Inc. (the “Company”) that he will step down as the Company’s Executive Vice President, Research and Development. Alfred Sandrock, Jr., M.D., Ph.D., Executive Vice President, Chief Medical Officer, has been appointed as Executive Vice President, Research and Development of the Company, effective immediately.
Read the 8-K filing - May 15, 2019
(b) On May 9, 2019, Paul McKenzie, Ph.D., notified Biogen Inc. (the “Company”) that he will step down as Executive Vice President, Pharmaceutical Operations & Technology of the Company to take a position as Chief Operating Officer of a biopharmaceutical company. Dr. McKenzie will remain at the Company through May 29, 2019.
Read the 8-K filing - Nov 1, 2018
(b) In connection with the appointment of Robin C. Kramer as Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer of Biogen Inc. (the "Company"), Jeffrey D. Capello, the Company’s Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer, will step down as Chief Accounting Officer effective as of November 19, 2018. (c) The Company appointed Robin C. Kramer as Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer effective as of November 19, 2018. Ms. Kramer, age 53, served as the Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer of Hertz Global Holdings, Inc., a car rental company, from May 2014 to November 2018. Prior to that, Ms. Kramer was an audit partner at Deloitte & Touche LLP, a professional services firm, from 2007 to 2014, including serving in Deloitte’s National Office Accounting Standards and Communications Group from 2007 to 2010. From 2005 to 2007, Ms.
Read the 8-K filing - Jun 26, 2018
(b) Gregory F. Covino has notified Biogen Inc. (the “Company”) that he will step down as Vice President, Finance and Chief Accounting Officer of the Company effective July 11, 2018. (c) Effective July 11, 2018, Jeffrey D. Capello, the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will serve as the Company’s Chief Accounting Officer. Mr. Capello, 53, has served as the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since December 2017. Prior to that, Mr. Capello served as the Chief Financial Officer of Beacon Health Options, Inc., a behavioral health company, with responsibility for finance, human resources, information technology, real estate and procurement, from October 2016 until November 2017. From July 2015 until September 2016, Mr.
Read the 8-K filing - Nov 21, 2017
(b) On November 21, 2017, Biogen Inc. (the “Company”) announced that, in connection with the appointment of Jeffrey D. Capello as the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Gregory F. Covino, the Company’s Vice President, Finance, Chief Accounting Officer and interim Principal Financial Officer, will step down as interim Principal Financial Officer effective as of December 11, 2017. (c) On November 21, 2017, the Company announced the appointment of Jeffrey D. Capello as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective as of December 11, 2017. Mr. Capello, age 53, served as the Chief Financial Officer of Beacon Health Options, Inc., a behavioral health company, with responsibility for finance, human resources, information technology, real estate and procurement, from October 2016 until November 2017. From July 2015 until September 2016, Mr.
Read the 8-K filing - Jun 13, 2017
On June 10, 2017, Paul Clancy notified Biogen Inc. (the “Company”) that he will step down as Executive Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer of the Company to join another biopharmaceutical company. Mr. Clancy will remain at the Company through the second quarter of fiscal 2017 and will assist with the transition. On June 10, 2017, the Company appointed Gregory F. Covino, the Company’s Vice President, Finance and Chief Accounting Officer, as the Company’s interim Principal Financial Officer, effective upon Mr. Clancy’s departure. Mr. Covino will serve as the Company’s interim Principal Financial Officer as the Company conducts a search for a new Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Covino, age 51, has served as the Company’s Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer since April 2012. Prior to that, Mr.
Read the 8-K filing - Jun 9, 2017
(e) Adoption of the Biogen Inc. 2017 Omnibus Equity Plan At the 2017 Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Biogen Inc. (the “Company”), which was held on June 7, 2017 (the “2017 Annual Meeting”), the Company’s stockholders approved the Biogen Inc. 2017 Omnibus Equity Plan (the “2017 Plan”). The 2017 Plan was previously approved, subject to stockholder approval, by the Board of Directors of the Company. A summary of the material terms and conditions of the 2017 Plan and awards thereunder is included in the Company’s definitive proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on April 26, 2017 (the “Proxy Statement”) under “Proposal 5 – Approval of the Biogen Inc. 2017 Omnibus Equity Plan,” which section is incorporated herein by reference.
Read the 8-K filing - Dec 19, 2016
On December 19, 2016, Biogen Inc. (“Biogen”) announced the appointment of Michel Vounatsos as Chief Executive Officer and the election of Mr. Vounatsos to Biogen’s Board effective as January 6, 2017. Biogen also announced that George A. Scangos would step down as Chief Executive Officer and from Biogen’s Board, effective with Mr. Vounatsos’ appointment and election. Mr. Vounatsos is not expected to be named to any committees of the Board. Mr. Vounatsos, age 55, has been Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer of Biogen since April 2016. Prior to joining Biogen, Mr. Vounatsos served for 20 years at Merck, most recently as President, Primary Care, Customer Business Line. Prior to this role, he held leadership positions at Merck of increasing responsibility in Europe, China, and the U.S. Biogen entered into an employment agreement with Mr.
Read the 8-K filing - Jul 21, 2016
On July 21, 2016, Biogen Inc. (Biogen) announced that George A. Scangos, Ph.D. will step down as Chief Executive Officer of Biogen after a successor has been identified. Dr. Scangos will remain on the Board of Directors of Biogen until he steps down from his executive position. The Board of Directors will begin a search for Dr. Scangos’ successor immediately.
Read the 8-K filing - Jun 21, 2016
Effective July 1, 2016, John Cox will step down from his position as Executive Vice President, Pharmaceutical Operations and Technology of Biogen Inc. (Biogen). As previously announced, Mr. Cox will become the chief executive officer of a new company to be created in connection with Biogen's proposed spin-off of its hemophilia business. Until the spin-off is completed, Mr. Cox will continue to be employed by Biogen, focusing his efforts on planning for the launch of the new company.
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Annual financials
From the company's 10-K XBRL data (SEC companyfacts).
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Net income | Margin | Diluted EPS | Total assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $9.9B | $1.3B | 13.1% | $8.79 | $29.4B |
| FY2024 | $9.7B | $1.6B | 16.9% | $11.18 | $28.0B |
| FY2023 | $9.8B | $1.2B | 11.8% | $7.97 | $26.8B |
| FY2022 | $10.2B | $3.0B | 29.9% | $20.87 | $24.6B |
| FY2021 | $11.0B | $1.6B | 14.2% | $10.40 | $23.9B |
| FY2020 | $13.4B | $4.0B | 29.8% | $24.80 | $24.6B |
| FY2019 | $14.4B | $5.9B | 41.0% | $31.42 | $27.2B |
| FY2018 | $13.5B | $4.4B | 32.9% | $21.58 | $25.3B |
Former directors and officers (28)
People who stopped filing as an insider of this company. “Last filing” is the last Form 3/4/5, an upper bound on when they left.