Chairman and Co created toxicity - Anonymous employee Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Employee Review

What was once a respected, collaborative organization built on strong talent, professionalism, and shared purpose has been fundamentally eroded. In recent years, the cultural shift has been dramatic and overwhelmingly negative—replacing teamwork, humility, and trust with hierarchy, control, and an atmosphere driven more by ego than by respect. The tone set at the highest level appears dismissive of employee voice, lacking empathy, and tolerant of behavior that many would consider openly rude or disrespectful. That tone has cascaded throughout the organization and is now reflected in newer additions to the team who present themselves as knowing better than the experienced professionals around them while demonstrating the same lack of respect and collaboration. This dynamic runs counter to the company’s stated values and has accelerated declining morale, loss of institutional knowledge, and the steady departure of high-quality employees. What remains is an environment that feels tense, transactional, and far removed from the culture that once made the organization strong. Prospective employees should carefully evaluate the current leadership approach, day-to-day treatment of staff, and long-term cultural trajectory, as today’s reality differs sharply from the company’s past reputation.