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About Us

Project Outlier® is a boutique management consulting firm that exclusively serves clients in the biotech and pharma industries. 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!
  • We love big problems
  • We are competent
  • We challenge the process
  • We are drivers
  • We deliver
  • We are competitive
  • We are supportive
  • We are personable
  • We are a team
  • We have fun!

Our Core Values

Humble

Show Up to Give. Continuous emphasis on making your team(s) successful, sometimes at the expense of your personal preferences or gain. Every person and voice matters.

Hungry

Challenge Accepted. Show constant growth forward; you are tenacious in overcoming obstacles and are willing to shoulder more than your “fair share” without complaint. Effort and results matter.

Smart

Better Together. Able to get along with other humans; you show self-awareness in your interactions, engage in healthy conflict, and behave effectively in a wide range of scenarios.

Meet the Leadership Team

Dave Coddington

Chief Executive Officer

Dave 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!

Tina Rochefort

Vice President of Consulting Services

Tina has helped more than a dozen clients plan and complete important projects across a variety of areas including process improvement, service development, computer systems validation, system implementations, integrations, data migration, and reporting. She delivers high quality results by combining her strong understanding of the pharmaceutical industry with broad analytical, organizational, and critical thinking skills that regularly exceed client expectations across diverse projects. Tina thrives in environments where priorities are constantly changing, and the path forward is not always clear. She excels at grasping challenging situations to drive projects forward to completion.

Tina holds a BA in Liberal Arts and Sciences, Sociology from San Diego State University.

Outside of the office, Tina is a lifelong learner and enjoys reading books, spending time with her family, and brushing up on her Armenian language skills by watching Armenian television shows.

Abby Grable

Chief of Staff

Abby leverages a unique combination of analytical and big-picture thinking to solve critical problems and improve organizational effectiveness. She has helped clients establish and improve portfolio and program management processes and capabilities that have improved the execution and completion of key projects. Additionally, she utilizes a “people first” mindset to facilitate change adoption and process adherence amongst key stakeholders and end users, seeking to bring them along on the change journey through empathy, education, and establishment of trust.

Abby earned a BS in Business Administration from Ohio State University (Go Bucks!).

On the weekends, Abby enjoys reading, attending concerts, curating her wardrobe, and having deep chats with friends and family. She is a lifelong learner with a profound interest in human and organizational psychology and can often be found diving into these topics in her spare time.

Gabby Lissandrello

People and Performance Operations Manager

Gabby is a results-oriented Human Resources Professional who brings a wealth of expertise across diverse industries and a proven track record in driving organizational success. Throughout her career, she has spearheaded initiatives in professional development, talent management, and employee engagement, collaborating closely with business leaders to achieve strategic objectives. At the heart of Gabby’s leadership philosophy is a profound dedication to the well-being and development of an organization’s team members. Recognizing that the success of any organization hinges upon the happiness and fulfillment of its workforce, Gabby leverages empathy, caring, and attentive listening skills to elevate the team member experience. Her goal is to ensure that every individual’s voice is not only heard, but valued, fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace environment where team members can thrive.

Gabby holds a BA in Psychology from Hofstra University in New York. She also holds a SHRM-CP certification.                     

In her free time, Gabby loves embarking on travel adventures alongside her husband and teenage son. Although they live in sunny Florida where they take advantage of all the outdoor living, they also seize every snowy opportunity to find a good slope to ski and snowboard. At home, Gabby loves spending time in the kitchen, making healthy meals for her family and carrying out her family’s Italian culinary traditions.

Katt Almonte

Director of Technology and Facilities

Katt is an experienced and accomplished leader who has worked with 10 different pharmaceutical organizations on a wide range of initiatives in the IT, HR, and Patient Services areas. She utilizes her project management and business analysis expertise to successfully complete projects on time, within budget, and within scope. Katt combines her passion for IT networks, systems, and infrastructure with cultivating a company culture of inclusiveness to provide a functional work environment for local teams.

Katt holds an MBA in IT Management from Touro University and earned a BS in Biochemistry from the University of California, San Diego.

When she is not in front of a computer, Katt can be found spending quality time with her family while raising their growing puppy. They enjoy taking road trips together and visiting different cities. While at home, she keeps her pack active through outdoor adventures like hiking on local trails, running on sandy beaches, playing at friendly dog parks, and exploring shopping venues.