Poor vision and execution - Anonymous employee XenoPort Employee Review

2.0
Apr 3, 2014
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Reasonably talented scientists; subsidized lunches

Cons

Chances of technical success are low. Low compensation structure compared to similar companies. Won't give up on Horizant when that product is clearly going nowhere. Hiring at the top is a nightmare; they can't hire and keep good leaders, except for Vince Angotti. An old boys club. One of the key problems is that Ron Barrett is a scientist, not a business-savvy professional. Nice guy, but can't make effective business decisions for the good of the company.

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