Our Story
In early 2007, our founder and CEO, Dave Coddington, traveled with his wife, Lana, to Guatemala City to adopt a baby girl named Carmen. Shortly after they brought her back to the U.S., Carmen was diagnosed with a rare disease called Tay-Sachs AB Variant, a genetic disorder that causes damage to the central nervous system and leads to early death. Just one month after her fourth birthday, Carmen passed away from the disease.
Shortly thereafter, Dave left the predictable comfort of corporate life and founded Project Outlier, refusing to accept that families across the world would suffer the same heartbreak due to the lack of a cure. While we are not scientists, doctors, or academic professionals, we are passionate about enabling the development of life-changing, and eventually, life-saving therapies for patients in need.
Accordingly, we partner with bootstrapped biotechs, emerging pharma, and global life science companies who are equally passionate about achieving the same goal. We believe that technology is a critical and often overlooked enabler of drug development, and we partner with our clients to prepare their IT ecosystem for each phase of their clinical and commercial journey, allowing them to focus on what they do best—the science.
Every milestone our clients achieve, whether big or small, carries Carmen’s legacy forward in some way, and we are eternally grateful for the opportunity to support this industry and all that it does.
Meet Our Leadership Team
Dave Coddington
CEO
Dave blends strategic leadership with tactical execution to define, drive, and deliver projects, programs, and portfolios for biotechs and pharmas. He thrives in challenging environments that require creative problem-solving, strategic direction, and project management expertise. Dave earned his MBA in Information Systems Management from Baylor University and possesses a BS in Business Administration and Economics from LeTourneau University.
Erin Walter
Vice President, Consulting Services
Erin has positioned herself as a trusted leader in life sciences technology services throughout her career, serving as a solutioning partner, delivery enthusiast, and client champion. She has led teams in professional and managed services for Veeva, Salesforce, and various data analytics tools, helping clients translate business goals into solutions and working tirelessly to ensure their success. Erin holds a BA in English Literature from the University of Cincinnati.
Abby Grable
Director of Operations
Abby leverages a unique combination of analytical and big-picture thinking to drive organizational strategy and operational effectiveness. She has helped numerous clients establish and improve their strategic portfolio management processes and leverages a “people first” mindset to guide stakeholders through change via empathy, education, and establishment of trust. Abby earned a BS in Business Administration from The Ohio State University.