Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information | Dec. 08, 2023 |
Cover [Abstract] | |
Amendment Flag | false |
Entity Central Index Key | 0001293971 |
Document Type | 8-K |
Document Period End Date | Dec. 08, 2023 |
Entity Registrant Name | bluebird bio, Inc. |
Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
Entity File Number | 001-35966 |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 13-3680878 |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 455 Grand Union Boulevard |
Entity Address, City or Town | Somerville |
Entity Address, State or Province | MA |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 02145 |
City Area Code | (339) |
Local Phone Number | 499-9300 |
Written Communications | false |
Soliciting Material | false |
Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
Security 12b Title | Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share |
Trading Symbol | BLUE |
Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |