Dipa Tapadar

CEO

Philadelphia, PA, United States18 yrs 10 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

15+ years leading digital transformation in regulated industries.
Expertise in AI/ML and cloud strategies for enterprise solutions.
Proven track record of aligning technology with business objectives.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Healthcare and Life Sciences digital transformation leader with expertise in AI and cloud strategies.

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Skills

Core Skills

Ai / Genai StrategyCrm Transformation (salesforce & Veeva)Cloud Strategy & Aws

Other Skills

API & Microservices IntegrationData Analytics & Commercial IntelligenceOmnichannel TransformationEnterprise Portfolio ManagementProgram & Project LeadershipStrategic Planning & RoadmappingStakeholder Management (C-level / Global)Resource & Vendor ManagementAgile Portfolio GovernanceExecutive-level CommunicationVeeva CRMVeeva VaultSalesforceStakeholder ManagementComputer Science

About

With over 15 years of experience, I lead enterprise digital and data transformation initiatives as an Enterprise Digital & Data Transformation Leader at Cognizant. My work focuses on AI-enabled modernization, regulatory-first architecture, and large-scale transformation portfolios across Life Sciences, Pharma, Healthcare, and Insurance. My expertise spans GenAI, AI/ML, Salesforce, Veeva CRM, ERP/CRM modernization, AWS Cloud strategy, and omnichannel transformation. I partner with C-level stakeholders to align technology strategies with organizational objectives and lead global, cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions. My certifications in AWS Cloud and Product Management further enable me to drive innovation and compliance in regulated industries, delivering measurable outcomes and supporting operational scalability.

Experience

18 yrs 10 mos

Total Experience

9 yrs 5 mos

Average Tenure

15 yrs 6 mos

Current Experience

Cognizant

3 roles

Enterprise Digital & Data Transformation Leader

Promoted

May 2017 – Present · 9 yrs · United States

Lead large-scale, multi-million-dollar global transformation portfolios across Life Sciences, Pharma, Healthcare, and Insurance, driving AI-enabled enterprise modernization and regulatory-first architecture.
🔹 Leadership & Strategy
Own enterprise portfolios spanning GenAI/AI-ML, ERP, CRM (Salesforce/Veeva), AWS Cloud, and Digital Platforms
Partner with C-level stakeholders to align technology strategy with commercial, medical, and operational objectives
Lead cross-functional global teams across architecture, engineering, compliance, data, and product
🔹 Transformation Impact
Directed global CRM and omnichannel modernization initiatives across regulated environments (GxP & Non-GxP)
Spearheaded AI-driven analytics and automation programs to enhance commercial effectiveness and customer engagement
Led enterprise cloud migration and integration programs, reducing technical debt and improving scalability
🔹 Governance & Compliance
Established portfolio governance frameworks, KPIs, and value realization tracking
Ensured adherence to HIPAA, GDPR, GxP, and insurance regulatory standards
Drove validation and quality engineering oversight across mission-critical systems
🔹 Organizational Leadership
Mentored high-performing program managers and delivery leaders
Built scalable operating models for global delivery and vendor management
Fostered a culture of accountability, collaboration, and data-driven decision-making

AI / GenAI StrategyCRM Transformation (Salesforce & Veeva)API & Microservices IntegrationData Analytics & Commercial IntelligenceOmnichannel TransformationEnterprise Portfolio Management+7

Salesforce & Veeva Platform Lead

Promoted

Feb 2013 – May 2017 · 4 yrs 3 mos · United States

Led global CRM platform strategy and implementations across Life Sciences and Healthcare clients.
Owned end-to-end Salesforce & Veeva CRM/Vault transformations
Directed cross-border rollout programs across sales, medical, and service operations
Defined product roadmaps aligned to regulatory and commercial strategy
Led stakeholder alignment workshops and executive steering committees
Delivered measurable improvements in CRM adoption, data quality, and sales effectiveness

Veeva CRMVeeva VaultSalesforceProgram & Project LeadershipStakeholder ManagementCRM Transformation (Salesforce & Veeva)

Delivery & Validation Lead – Global CRM Integration

Nov 2010 – Feb 2013 · 2 yrs 3 mos · United States

Managed global integration and validation programs for Salesforce Service Cloud and Veeva CRM in regulated environments.
Oversaw validation strategy for GxP-compliant platforms
Led system integration across commercial, medical, and service operations
Established structured change management and quality control processes
Partnered with business leaders to align IT delivery with operational objectives

Computer ScienceCommunicationValidation StrategySystem Integration