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Relay Therapeutics

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Dishonest Leadership - Sr. Scientist Relay Therapeutics Employee Review

1.0
1 Nov 2023
Recommend
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Pros

Working for a company thats working towards saving lives.

Cons

RelayTx has faced a series of challenges that are concerning for its employees and stakeholders. Over the past several months, the company has been quietly implementing layoffs across various departments, including R&D, IT, Operations, Legal, and Recruiting. Unfortunately, these layoffs have not been accompanied by transparent communication, leaving many employees disheartened and fostering a growing sense of distrust in the leadership team. Additionally, our HR department appears to have become excessively controlling over the past few years, with numerous approval requirements for even the simplest of actions like hosting a training or sending a MS Teams message to the company. This bureaucracy can stifle creativity and hinder the company's growth and cultural development. It is essential to strike a balance between governance and flexibility. It's unfortunate that the Chief People Officer is building an empire instead of doing what's best for the company. Lastly, the fluctuating stock price raises concerns about the effectiveness of the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Corporate Development in steering the company in the right direction. It may be time for the CEO, Sanjiv, and the board to evaluate the leadership team's performance and make any necessary adjustments to ensure the company's long-term success.

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5.0
6 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Overall had a really great experience

Cons

Resourcing did not always align with the pace and speed the company was working out. Work/life balance was tough at times

1.0
1 July 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The company offers great pay.

Cons

My experience working at Relay was deeply disappointing, and I would not recommend it to anyone. During the interview process, everyone came across as welcoming, warm, and collaborative, but that impression changed almost immediately after I started. I received virtually no onboarding or training and was met with impatience rather than support from colleagues. Based on my experience, I would strongly encourage others to look elsewhere. Accepting this position was the biggest professional regret I've had.

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