GRAIL reviews

2.9

42% would recommend to a friend

(217 total reviews)

Bob Ragusa

39% approve of CEO

32% positive business outlook

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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217 reviews
5.0
Jul 21, 2023

Valuable Experience at GRAIL

Recommend
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Pros

I've had a fulfilling journey at GRAIL so far. The work we're doing is genuinely meaningful and I'm constantly motivated by our shared goal of detecting cancer early. The projects are challenging yet rewarding and have allowed me to grow professionally. Additionally, the collaborative work environment fosters innovation. I'm fortunate to work alongside brilliant and dedicated colleagues who are always willing to lend their support. GRAIL's focus on healthcare also provides unique learning opportunities.

Cons

As with any high-growth company, there can be long hours and the workload can be intense at times. Rapid changes can also lead to communication gaps. However, management has been responsive to feedback and is taking steps to address these issues.

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GRAIL Response
2y
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.
3.0
Feb 23, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

Blood test that detects >50 cancera

Cons

Lots of people who were hired because they were friends or knew someone. A ton of leadership is in the wrong positions. Some don’t even know the basics about their own job and laws etc. everyone gets paid the same regardless of location of where you live…

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GRAIL Response
3y
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at GRAIL. We appreciate your dedication to GRAIL and its mission to detect cancer early, when it can be cured. We strive to improve transparency across all levels to ensure more business decisions are understood company-wide. 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.
3.0
Oct 17, 2021
Recommend
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Pros

Great colleagues and great problems. Lots of freedom to choose what to work on.

Cons

A dysfunctional environment with internal politicking. Many decisions were made poorly because of this, bridges were burned, and people quit.

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GRAIL Response
4y
We truly appreciate your feedback and suggestions. We take feedback seriously and will share it with the appropriate leadership as we move into the next phase of growth.
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