Ahsiya P. Mencin
A transformative leader in the global healthcare and pharmaceutical industry, Ahsiya P. Mencin, PHD, currently serves as the Leadership Development and Employee Experience Leader at Jazz Pharmaceuticals. In this role, she champions the evolution of leadership strategies and the design of cutting-edge hybrid work models that enhance both business performance and employee engagement. Her innovative approach blends technology, culture, and people-centered solutions to create inclusive, high-performing teams that deliver meaningful impact for patients and their families worldwide.
Her career path is uniquely shaped by a deep passion for doing the most good through medicine and leadership. Originally pursuing a medical degree, her international travels exposed her to profound health inequities, inspiring her to pivot toward pharma and organizational development where she could effect change on a broader scale. This personal transformation fuels her purpose-driven work—coaching executives, influencing C-suite decision-making, and building cross-functional partnerships that drive growth, agility, and a culture of belonging across global teams.
Raised in a vibrant, multigenerational household that instilled in her a strong sense of global citizenship and resilience, she approaches leadership with empathy, curiosity, and creativity. She thrives on bringing fresh ideas to life, navigating complex challenges with strategic insight, and connecting people across cultures and levels. A natural “fire sparker,” she is known for unlocking potential, inspiring collaboration, and transforming organizations into thriving communities where innovation and purpose coexist.
• Workhuman Certified Professional
• Holistic Employee Experience Practitioner
• Prosci® Certified Change Practitioner
• Job-Plus Coaching
• ADP Change Practitioner
• The Fletcher School at Tufts University, PhD
• The Fletcher School at Tufts University, MA
• Swarthmore College, BA
• University of Zimbabwe, Internship
• Pulse Volunteer, Founder
• Seeds of Peace
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to a combination of resilience, curiosity, and a deep commitment to purpose-driven work. Traveling overseas and witnessing firsthand the profound health challenges faced by communities around the world transformed me—not only professionally but personally—forcing me to confront uncomfortable truths and grow in unexpected ways. That experience ignited my passion to do the most good through the pharmaceutical industry, where I could leverage both my leadership skills and compassion to create meaningful impact. I believe success comes from embracing challenges, staying authentic, and continuously learning while inspiring others to rise and innovate alongside you.