Influential Woman · Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences Technology
Meagan Mansfield
Founder and CEO, Elli
San Diego, CA 92591
I quit the belief that success meant staying in a corporate role. Walking away let me redefine success, trust my experience, and build something truly my own.
Meagan Mansfield · In Her Own Words
Her Story
About Meagan
Meagan Mansfield is a seasoned pharmaceutical and life sciences executive, entrepreneur, and sales leader with more than 25 years of experience in the pharmaceutical software and technology industry. She is the Founder and CEO of Elli, where she is focused on building an operating system for governed AI in life sciences and helping pharmaceutical organizations navigate complex technology needs through a consultative, customer-focused approach. Throughout her career, Meagan has held senior sales and commercial leadership roles with companies including Sware, Komodo Health, Veeva Systems, and CSC, developing strategic partnerships, managing complex enterprise sales cycles, and driving sustainable revenue growth.
Meagan specializes in understanding complex buyer profiles across the pharmaceutical industry, particularly within regulatory, quality, IT, and clinical functions. Her expertise includes pharmaceutical sales leadership, SaaS and life sciences technology, enterprise account management, commercial strategy, startup growth, sales team development, complex contract negotiations, and CRM platforms such as Salesforce, HubSpot, and Microsoft Dynamics. Her ability to connect technology solutions with the specific needs of pharmaceutical organizations has been central to her success. During her tenure at Veeva Systems, she was recognized as a Top Account Executive in 2013 and 2014. She has also pursued certifications in artificial intelligence and customer relationship management, reflecting her commitment to applying emerging technologies to the life sciences sector.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Meagan is passionate about mentorship, community involvement, and creating meaningful relationships. She has volunteered for many years with organizations supporting children, families, and individuals in need, including Hospice of the Valleys and Rancho Damacitas, now known as Mission of Hope. A graduate of San Diego State University with a background in communication and journalism, she brings strong communication, relationship-building, and storytelling skills to her leadership approach. Meagan is recognized for her energy, warmth, strategic insight, and ability to build trust while helping teams and clients achieve measurable results.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Meagan
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to the resilience and ambition I developed from watching my mother raise six children on her own. My experiences in pharmaceuticals, volunteering, and raising my family strengthened my drive to help others, while surrounding myself with talented people and embracing challenges has helped me grow and succeed.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I’ve received is not to let failure define my future or wait until I feel completely ready. I believe in building strong relationships, treating people with respect, and finding my voice without compromising who I am.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
I would encourage young women to pursue their dreams, know their worth, and never be afraid to ask for help. Stay authentic, build genuine relationships, and value meaningful human connections along the way.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
The biggest challenges are building credibility as a woman CEO in a male-dominated industry, balancing leadership and motherhood through personal challenges, and keeping pace with evolving pharmaceutical and life science requirements. At the same time, these challenges are opportunities to build resilience, overcome self-doubt, and recognize the value I bring.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values most important to me are integrity, honesty, kindness, accountability, and treating everyone with respect. I believe in working hard, staying curious and continuously learning, while maintaining genuine human connections and taking care of myself when needed. I also value innovation, flexibility, and being results-oriented while helping customers solve problems.
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