UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Biogen Idec Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		0-19311		33-0112644
(State or other jurisdiction		(Commission		(IRS Employer
of incorporation)		file number)		Identification No.)

133 Boston Post Road, Weston, Massachusetts (Address of principal executive offices)		02493 (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (781) 464-2000

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

     On September 29, 2011, we announced that Tony Kingsley, currently Senior Vice President, U.S. Commercial Operations, will succeed Francesco Granata on November 7, 2011 as Executive Vice President, Global Commercial Operations. Dr. Granata will remain at the company until February 29, 2012 to assist in an orderly transition of responsibilities. Following the termination of his employment, the Company will pay Dr. Granata a separation benefit of 21 months of base salary and target bonus in the aggregate amount of $1,692,600.

SIGNATURES

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: September 29, 2011