Biogen to cut 1,000 jobs as it prepares for Alzheimer's drug launch
- Biogen plans to cut about 1,000 jobs, around 11% of its workforce, to lower costs.
- The job cuts come as Biogen prepares to launch its new Alzheimer's drug Leqembi and awaits possible approval for a depression drug.
- Biogen aims to save $700 million in expenses by 2025, with plans to reinvest $300 million into product launches and R&D.
- The company faces challenges from cheap generic rivals to its multiple sclerosis drug Tecfidera.
- Biogen seeks to become more agile and competitive in the face of intense competition in the pharmaceutical industry.