GRAIL reviews

2.9

42% would recommend to a friend

(218 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 218 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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218 reviews
2.0
Jul 21, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

GRAIL has a powerful and meaningful mission—early cancer detection. It’s fulfilling to be part of something that’s truly impacting lives.

Cons

Growing pains as the company scales—sometimes processes are unclear or rapidly changing. Communication between departments could be improved. Some departments are understaffed, which can lead to burnout if not managed properly. Promotions and internal opportunities can sometimes seem influenced more by personal connections with leadership than by actual performance or qualifications. This can be discouraging for employees who consistently go above and beyond but are overlooked.

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GRAIL Response
9mo
Thank you for your comments. We truly appreciate your feedback and suggestions. We take feedback seriously and will share it with the appropriate leadership.
1.0
Jul 17, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great mission Smart people Great medical dental vision Great pay Car / gas reimbursement Company provided cell High base - low commission

Cons

Rules are applied inconsistently unless you're a manager or have close ties with leadership. Sales representatives are stretched thin, often covering multiple merged or realigned territories due to layoffs. They're overworked, underappreciated, and face limited opportunities for genuine career growth. Advancement is rarely based on performance, instead driven by internal politics and favoritism—typically favoring those who align closely with leadership. Promotions are few and far between, and merit plays little to no role in the process. Commission earnings are insufficient to sustain a reasonable cost of living, particularly on the East Coast post-COVID. Other departments—such as Events and Firefighter Channels—frequently shift blame for their failures onto Sales, with no accountability. This lack of ownership reflects a broader leadership culture where mistakes are deflected and consequences are virtually nonexistent. Sales reps are often subject to intimidation and scapegoating. Meanwhile, "leadership development programs" are largely performative, offering little more than hollow promises of future advancement in far-off years like 2026 or 2028. These initiatives seem more like public relations exercises than meaningful efforts to develop talent, further diminishing trust and morale across the sales team.

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GRAIL Response
9mo
We have taken notes on your suggestions and are working to improve our employees’ experience. We will share this with the appropriate leaders.
1.0
Jul 5, 2025

Not impressed

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Free food, good perks, diversity

Cons

Inexperienced ELT, frequent layoffs, future is unclear

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GRAIL Response
9mo
Thank you so much for all you did for GRAIL. We will share your experience with the leadership team to review as we work to improve our culture.
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