Erin Cowhig
About Erin Cowhig
Erin Cowhig serves as the Chief People Officer at Nimbus Therapeutics in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where she has worked since 2020. With extensive experience in human resources across the pharmaceutical and consumer goods sectors, she focuses on fostering cultures of integrity, innovation, and inclusion.
Work at Nimbus Therapeutics
Erin Cowhig has served as the Chief People Officer at Nimbus Therapeutics since 2020. In this role, she leads human resources initiatives and strategies to support the company's mission in the biotechnology sector. Her tenure at Nimbus Therapeutics is marked by her commitment to fostering a culture of integrity, innovation, and inclusion within the organization. Based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, she has been instrumental in developing HR practices that align with the company's goals.
Education and Expertise
Erin Cowhig holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Human Development from Cornell University, where she studied from 1996 to 2000. She furthered her education at Cornell University's ILR School, earning a Master of Arts in Industrial and Labor Relations from 2000 to 2002. Her academic background provides her with a strong foundation in organizational design and people strategy, which she applies in her professional roles.
Background in Human Resources
Erin Cowhig has extensive experience in human resources across various industries, including pharmaceuticals and consumer goods. She has held several leadership positions, such as Vice President of Human Resources at Vertex Pharmaceuticals and Director of HR Client Services at Sunovion Pharmaceuticals. Her career spans over two decades, during which she has developed a track record of building impactful business partnerships and managing HR teams effectively.
Professional Experience
Erin Cowhig's professional journey includes significant roles at leading companies. She worked at Vertex Pharmaceuticals as Senior Director of Human Resources from 2012 to 2016 and later as Vice President until 2020. Prior to that, she was the Director of Human Resources at Covidien for five years. Her experience also includes positions at The Walt Disney Company and Abercrombie & Fitch, where she managed HR functions and talent acquisition efforts.
Leadership in Talent Management
Throughout her career, Erin Cowhig has led talent acquisition and talent management teams in high-performing environments. Her leadership has focused on aligning HR strategies with business objectives, ensuring that organizations attract and retain top talent. This expertise has been evident in her roles at Agios Pharmaceuticals and Vertex Pharmaceuticals, where she contributed to building strong HR frameworks.