Raj Datla

About Raj Datla

An established leader with over 23 years of experience acknowledged for driving end-to-end Data Management capabilities from conceptualization to implementation of Data Strategy & Governance Roadmap, Data Quality & Control, Metadata Management, Data Privacy & Security, AI Policy framework & Gen-AI Solution Enablement along with a strong People Management & Program Delivery Expertise- Presently working as a Director & Head of Systems Governance & Data Management for Global Clinical Supply Division at Novartis- Proven experience in enabling fully operational Data Governance capability from Data & AI Governance Strategy, Maturity Assessment, Metadata Management, Data Quality and Control, Data Security & Privacy frameworks- Domain expertise across Investment & Financial Services (GL, Asset/Portfolio, Corp Actions,Sales & Marketing, Regulatory, Risk & Compliance), Pharma & Clinical, FMCG & Retail Industries- Driven the Design and Implementation of Data Privacy & Security frameworks using One Trust and Securiti to comply with GDPR, CCPA etc. to protect sensitive data- Conceptualized and Driven Gen AI POC/solutioning to automate Data Cataloguing efforts utilizingthe trainable LLAMA 3 models with effective RAG feedback loop- Supported Digital Transformation capabilities such as Omnichannel Portals, Recommendation Engine & Client Personalization through effective Data Governance/Data Quality Initiatives- Successfully led Enterprise Innovation Program to ‘Challenge Status Quo’ and identify opportunities to improve efficiency through Technology Enablement, Application & Tools Governance and Process & Report Automations- Strong Network & Influencing capability with Key Decision Makers (CXO Leaders) internal & external stakeholders to resolve complex issues & derive outcomes- Have played a key role in leading setup & transition of BI & A’ teams & functions from Australia to India while working with Australian Investment Bank Macquarie Group- Managed large teams of 50+ resources, exhibited thought leadership & excellence in building collaborative teams from scratch through sourcing, positioning, motivating, and retaining right talent utilizing training, pay & reward instruments.

Experience

1. Director - Head of Systems Governance & Data Management - Global Clinical Supply

   Novartis

   Dec 2025 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

Education

• Central Queensland University

  Bachelor of Information Systems

• Gandhi Centenary Junior College

  Intermediate/Higher School Certificate

• Charles Sturt University

  Master of Business Administration

Skills

• Data Stewardship
• Sdlc
• Crm
• Data Governance
• Business Intelligence
• Management
• Data Quality
• Risk Management
• Requirements Analysis
• Business Analysis
• Project Management
• Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
• Business Process Improvement
• Analysis
• Project Delivery
• Business Objects
• IT Service Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Microstrategy
• Olap
• Requirements Gathering
• Leadership
• Sharepoint