Pooja Chatrath is a distinguished technology leader and serves as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) of Oncquest Laboratories Ltd., where she leads digital strategy and transformation to strengthen technology-enabled healthcare delivery across the organization. With more than two decades of experience in IT leadership, she has built a reputation for aligning robust technology frameworks with business objectives to drive operational efficiency, enhance patient-centric services, and continuously elevate organizational performance.

Pooja began her career in IT in the early 2000s and progressively moved into leadership roles, taking on responsibilities that span digital transformation, enterprise systems implementation, data security, and strategic planning. Prior to her current role at Quest Laboratories, she was Chief Information Officer and IT Head at Cryoviva Biotech Pvt Ltd, where she was instrumental in developing and strengthening the company’s IT infrastructure across multiple healthcare and biotech verticals. Earlier roles include senior IT positions at Dr. Lal PathLabs and Team Computers, where she contributed to large-scale ERP, BI, and analytics implementations that supported business growth and operational excellence.

At Oncquest, Pooja’s leadership has been defined by her commitment to leveraging emerging technologies—including AI-driven automation, cloud-based laboratory information systems (LIMS), advanced cybersecurity frameworks, and AI-enabled digital ecosystems—to deliver measurable impact, such as enhanced efficiency, cost optimization, and improved service delivery. Her strategic initiatives have helped accelerate digital adoption across clinical and operational domains, reinforcing the company’s commitment to innovation in diagnostics.

An advocate for inclusive leadership and women in technology, Pooja is recognized widely for her mentorship and thought leadership. She has received multiple accolades, including being featured among India’s top CIOs and technology leaders, and engages regularly in industry forums where she speaks on topics such as digital transformation governance, data security, AI ethics, and organizational agility.

Pooja holds a Master of Computer Applications (MCA) degree from Maharshi Dayanand University and has completed professional certifications in digital innovation and transformation. Her career reflects a blend of technology mastery, strategic foresight, and a deep commitment to using IT as a catalyst for growth, innovation, and better patient outcomes in the healthcare sector.