GRAIL
GRAIL is a healthcare company whose mission is to detect cancer early, when it can be cured. GRAIL is using the power of high-intensity sequencing, population-scale clinical studies, and state-of-the-art computer science and data science to enhance the scientific understanding of cancer biology, and to develop and commercialize pioneering products.
GRAIL Offices
Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
GRAIL has a variety of work types depending on the roles. Some are onsite like a lab role, others are hybrid and still others are remote. Hybrid is typically Tuesday and Thursday but leaders may be flexible depending on the role.
What the Team is Saying
Articles We're In
Awards
Perks + Benefits
Technology We Use
What is it like to work at GRAIL?
What are GRAIL's perks and benefits like?
Employees at GRAIL describe the perks and benefits package as comprehensive; easy to use; supportive of families; full of perks that make work life more enjoyable like our fitness and meal stipends. They highlight health coverage with multiple plan options; a 401(k) match; meaningful FTO in the US with holidays and our company summer and winter breaks. Our UK employees enjoy 30 vacation days in addition to 8 bank holidays. In addition they highlight our parental leave policy as evidence that the company invests in both essentials and extras.
Leadership reinforces this by reviewing benefits and perks annually; conducting yearly employee benefit surveys, communicating policies clearly; responding to employee feedback; ensuring perks reflect what employees value most. We also host monthly benefit office hours and Well Being Week.
Does GRAIL offer stock or equity, and how meaningful is it as part of the total compensation package?
At GRAIL, equity is seen as a meaningful part of the overall compensation package, with employees noting that it provides stability and potential wealth beyond base pay. Employees point to the accessibility of RSU's and our ESPP program; vesting schedules that are easy to understand; equity platforms that make tracking simple; clear communication about refresh awards as reasons equity feels straightforward and accessible rather than complicated.
Leadership reinforces this by communicating a clear equity philosophy; benchmarking grants against the market; aligning equity awards with performance; reviewing RSU practices regularly to maintain fairness and competitiveness.
How does GRAIL support employees’ mental health and wellbeing?
GRAIL provides both mental health and well being benefits in both the US and the UK. In addition we also host Well Being Week, designed to support your physical, emotional, financial, and social wellness.
What examples show GRAIL’s mission in action?
At GRAIL, employees describe the mission as meaningful and oftentimes personal as they may have lost someone to cancer or been impacted directly. They feel GRAIL's mission is connected to their daily work; consistently reinforced by leadership, pointing to projects tied directly to the mission; pride in customer and community impact; opportunities to connect their role to purpose.
Leadership underscores this commitment by tying goals to the mission at all-hands; reporting progress publicly; linking product strategy to impact. Additional signals include recognition in BioSpace, Vault, MedTech for purpose-driven impact; Built In coverage highlighting the mission in action; awards for social responsibility; customer feedback referencing the mission).
How does GRAIL make a difference in its community or the wider world?
GRAIL has invested volunteering in local community programs. Employees describe volunteer events as evidence that community impact is part of daily culture. Whether they are knitting chemo caps, building bear blankets or walking in a Light the Night events, each opportunity serves as a reminder to the important work GRAIL is doing to improve patient lives. Leadership reinforces this commitment by partnering with nonprofits and investing in underserved communities.
