About Project Outlier
Project Outlier® is a boutique management consulting firm that exclusively serves life science clients. We offer a variety of services to help clients, including: project management, program management, PMO, process improvement, business analysis, and service development. We’ve helped startups launch their first FDA-approved therapies. We’ve helped globally-recognized brands complete monumental business transformations. We’ve helped clinical-to-commercial clients improve foundational capabilities to fuel their growth. While each client and situation are unique, no problem is too big or too small when you have the right strategy and the right team. We’d love to talk with you about your next project!
Our Core Values
Meet Our Leadership team
Dave Coddington
CEODave blends strategic leadership and tactical execution to successfully define, drive, and deliver business and IT projects, programs, and portfolios for biotechs and pharmas. He has helped clients launch more than a dozen new therapies and complete many multi-million-dollar initiatives. Dave thrives in challenging environments where success is possible but unlikely without an infusion of creative problem-solving, direction, and project management expertise. He excels at strategic planning, project startup, project rescue, process improvement, and PMO implementation and improvement.
Dave earned an MBA in Information Systems Management from Baylor University, possesses a BS in Business Administration and Economics from LeTourneau University, and is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP).
Aside from his work, Dave enjoys exercising, reading, learning, and volunteering at a school for under-privileged children in Guatemala. Dave also enjoys coaching girls’ soccer and screaming at the TV to encourage his beloved North Carolina Tar Heels while enjoying a nice glass of red wine!
Erin Walter
Vice President, Consulting ServicesErin has been a trusted team builder and leader in Life Sciences technology services throughout her career, serving as a solutioning partner, delivery enthusiast, and client champion. She has a project and program management background and has led teams in professional and managed services from implementation to ongoing enhancements for systems including Veeva, Salesforce, and data analytics tools. Working across the spectrum of Life Sciences technology, she has helped dozens of clients of varying sizes, from startups to top 5 pharmaceutical companies, translate their business goals into solutions. Erin thrives in situations where she is able to provide value to her clients and works tirelessly to ensure their success.
Erin holds a BA in English Literature from the University of Cincinnati.
Outside of the office, Erin is a nature enthusiast—she can often be found birdwatching or hiking on a new trail. She also loves music of all types and plays multiple instruments. She travels as much as possible, and enjoys discovering new places to explore.
