Does GRAIL pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, GRAIL employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at GRAIL. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at GRAIL?

42% of GRAIL employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated GRAIL 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.0 for culture and values and 2.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at GRAIL?

Software Engineer (15) , Sales (9) , Senior Software Engineer (7) , Director (6) , Program Manager (6) , Recruiter (4) , Sales Representative (4) , Associate Director (3) , Clinical Lab Assistant (3) , Financial Analyst (3) , Sales Consultant (3) , Clinical Lab Associate II (2) , Clinical Laboratory Technologist (2) , Clinical Project Assistant (2) , Inside Sales Representative (2)

What are the pros of working at GRAIL according to real employee reviews?

"Smart people to work with." ((in 21 reviews)); "Good benefits and infrastructure ." ((in 11 reviews)); "Great colleagues and great problems." ((in 8 reviews)); "Important mission to detect cancer early with meaningful potential to save lives" ((in 7 reviews)); "Work life balance good overall" ((in 6 reviews))

What are the cons of working at GRAIL according to real employee reviews?

"I am in agreement with the folks saying that senior leadership needs to be improved." ((in 18 reviews)); "Nothing pro anymore, management is bad" ((in 13 reviews)); "Culture is toxic and uninspiring." ((in 13 reviews)); "As good as the technology is, upper management is beyond horrible." ((in 8 reviews)); "Some managers take 10+ weeks off per year which would be amazing if it applied to ALL employees." ((in 6 reviews))

What are employees saying about GRAIL layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about GRAIL layoffs and their outlook for job security at GRAIL in 2026.

What are the top reviewed GRAIL locations?

Menlo Park , Durham , Raleigh , San Francisco , Research Triangle Park , Seattle , Palo Alto , California , Chicago , New York , Oklahoma City , Washington , Dallas , Houston , Missouri City , Los Angeles , San Diego , Morgan Hill , Santa Clara , Hartford , Portland , Baltimore

GRAIL reviews

2.9

42% would recommend to a friend

(217 total reviews)

Bob Ragusa

39% approve of CEO

32% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.3

Diversity & inclusion

3.1

Work/Life balance

3.0

Culture & values

2.7

Career opportunities

2.3

Senior management

GRAIL has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 217 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The GRAIL employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

217 reviews

2.0

Jun 8, 2023

Great potential but top heavy management and lack of structure

Program manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great location and tools avialable to learn

Cons

Upper management is not cohesive and has no plan on strategy to align goals and projects. Constantly changing metrics and project goals with too many leaders involved as very few contributors. Program managers are running around constantly to re-define scope and align strategy

GRAIL Response

2y

We have taken notes on your suggestions and are working to improve our employees’ experience. We welcome the opportunity to discuss your feedback directly so we can make GRAIL an even greater place to work, and hope you will reach out to your management or HR business partner so we can continue to support employee success at GRAIL.

5.0

Apr 15, 2022

Exciting mission and great culture!

Sales

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Every single person that works here is so passionate about the mission of detecting cancer early, when it can be cured....it's refreshing to be a part of something this big.

Cons

Tremendous growth stage of the company so for someone who doesn't like change, it may be a tough adjustment.

GRAIL Response

4y

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience working at GRAIL. We value your feedback and take it to heart as we strive to make GRAIL a great place to work. As we continue to grow, we are continuously working to strengthen our culture.

1.0

Apr 26, 2025

Terrible, unprofessional, and immature

Clinical laboratory technologist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Location: it’s in the RTP area

Cons

Management at this company tends to prioritize hiring individuals who are more compliant rather than those with strong skills and confidence. Unfortunately, many talented employees, particularly minority technicians, have been terminated without clear justification. There is a noticeable lack of leadership, as supervisors often appear uninformed and unhelpful, while team leads are generally more supportive. Contractors were misled with promises of contract-to-hire opportunities that were ultimately not honored. Overall, the company culture is dishonest and toxic, with some staff members exhibiting unprofessional and hostile behavior. I am actively seeking opportunities elsewhere and would strongly advise others to approach this company with caution.

GRAIL Response

1y

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. GRAIL is committed to ensuring that our employee practices create a thriving, high-performing, productive, diverse, inclusive, and engaged workforce. Our practice is to review raised inquiries, and we would like the opportunity to talk and obtain more information. We encourage you to contact us via our various reporting and communications channels.

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