Pros
- The mission is absolutely incredible. - Most folks at GRAIL seem to be really motivated by the mission. - Really well funded.
Cons
- Leadership at GRAIL are from really large biotechnology/ pharmaceutical companies and academics which greatly influenced the operating framework, employee behaviors, and values (re: decisions made in a vacuum, resistance to change, land grabbing, competing for kudos etc). - No value placed on creating an environment where you got to learn about your colleagues both professionally and personally. Company wide events often held at awkward times which meant really low attendance. Seemed like very little resources allocated to team events albeit being super well funded. - Incredibly gossipy environment. Feedback often delivered indirectly. No empathy for each other. - High churn. Most folks only stay for a year or less, particularly at the leadership levels.
