Towler Consulting, LLC

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Eric Towler is a Ph.D.-trained scientist and PMP-certified project management leader with extensive experience across biotechnology, oncology, translational science, and pharmaceutical development.

His leadership experience spans program management, PMO development, strategic portfolio management, cross-functional alignment, and operational execution within highly technical scientific environments.

Through Towler Consulting, LLC, Eric provides advisory and consulting services focused on helping organizations execute complex initiatives with clarity, accountability, and measurable strategic value.

Professional Background

Nearly 30 years of global biopharmaceutical R&D leadership directing programs from target identification through Phase III/IV development, global NDA/BLA submissions, commercialization, and lifecycle management across pharmaceutical, biotechnology, government, and academic organizations.
Executive leader in portfolio strategy, governance, and enterprise PMO transformation, building operating models, governance frameworks, and decision processes that improve portfolio prioritization, resource allocation, risk management, and executive decision-making.
Led cross-functional global development teams responsible for oncology, rare disease, cardiovascular, diabetes/obesity, infectious disease, GI, and cell and gene therapy programs, successfully integrating scientific, regulatory, commercial, manufacturing, and financial objectives.
Trusted strategic advisor to CEOs, Boards, executive leadership, and investors, providing portfolio assessments, development strategy, investment prioritization, governance oversight, and executive-level presentations supporting critical business decisions.
Demonstrated record of organizational leadership, establishing PMOs, mentoring project and program managers, implementing portfolio management best practices, and leading organizational change across Fortune 500 pharmaceutical companies, emerging biotechnology firms, and leading cancer research institutions.
Broad technical expertise spanning small molecules, biologics, ADCs, recombinant proteins, cell therapy, gene therapy, RNA therapeutics, virus-like particle platforms, and drug-device combinations, with extensive experience managing CROs, strategic alliances, licensing activities, and external research collaborations.

Yuval Cohen

CEO, Corbus Pharmaceuticals

“Eric used his extensive experience to significantly and meaningfully advance and upgrade project management at Corbus. Eric worked hard to make the organization one with a single version of the truth that was transparent, transferable and scalable. As a result … the company became more centered on scope, timeline, cost and strategy. … I believe he can make the same contributions to other organizations and generate the same meaningful impact.”

Terrence Karner

Principal at Decisionexus

“Eric is simply one of the best project managers I've worked with in the oncology and drug development space. … His PPM skills are best-in-class: rigorous yet pragmatic, and always adapted to the realities of a scientific environment. What truly sets Eric apart is his depth of knowledge in both drug development and translational science. He bridges the gap between research and execution in a way that few PMs can.”

Mark Levitt

CEO, Levitt Oncology Associates, Ltd.

“He is by far the strongest scientifically of any Project Manager that I have worked with over the years, while at the same time providing excellent operational leadership for these developments. He has demonstrated top-notch skills ranging from basic science through preclinical and up to clinical trials management, functioning essentially as a co-lead on these projects. … When these skills are viewed as a package, he is easily the best overall Project Manager with whom I have worked.”

Shannon Martin

Director, Global Program Management at AstraZeneca

“Eric’s ability to identify process issues and develop workable solutions is unlike any I’ve seen. … Eric made a remarkable difference in the efficiency and productivity of the Global Product Team. For example … Eric brought structure to GPT shared files by revamping the team’s site such that folders were thoughtfully organized and easily searchable. … I can’t think of anyone I’d recommend more highly.”

Rodney Carter

Senior Director, Clinical Operations at Corbus Pharmaceuticals

“Eric is a PMP-certified, PhD-trained scientist with a wealth of experience in biotech and pharma. Eric was critical in helping our organization strategize, manage timelines, and retool meetings. … After working in this industry for over 22 years, I can say Eric was one of the most effective project managers I've worked with because he is able to discern risks, decisions, and actions that need to be managed. Eric is able to communicate these clearly and concisely across all functions.

Eric M. Towler, Ph.D., PMP

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