The Effective Statistician - in association with PSI A Webinar Recording: Redefining the Role of Statisticians in a World of Real-World Data and AI
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May 5, 2025 Yannis Jemiai, Chief Scientific Officer at CITEL with 20 years in the field, and Flaminia Chiesa, a statistician with a focus on leadership and innovation, delve into the evolving role of statisticians. They discuss how AI and real-world data are transforming clinical trials and the necessary skills statisticians must develop to remain relevant. The conversation highlights the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and offers insights on building confidence in leadership roles as data science becomes more strategic.
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Evolution of Clinical Trials and AI
- Clinical trials are evolving with more single arm studies using external control arms and real-world data integration.
- AI's potential to derive insights from large data sets is transforming clinical development and regulatory strategies.
Adopt Proactive and Collaborative Mindset
- Statisticians must be proactive, optimistic, and curious to drive innovation and stay current with AI and machine learning.
- Open collaboration with data scientists and flexibility in mindset are key to thriving in evolving roles.
Converging Quantitative Disciplines
- Traditional silos in quantitative sciences are dissolving as methodologies and roles converge.
- Integration among epidemiology, real-world evidence, and clinical trial statistics is becoming essential.
