The Effective Statistician - in association with PSI

The hosts discuss transitioning from SAS to R, highlighting the growth and adoption of R in big pharma. They cover exploratory data analysis in R, differences in data manipulation between SAS and R, and introduce the Merrill R package for clinical trial data manipulation.

Understand the importance of the 15% threshold in the HTA system in Germany and its impact on drug reimbursement. Learn about Health Technology Assessment and its role in assessing drug efficacy. Discover how patient-reported outcomes are used to determine noticeable changes in drug benefit. Find out why statisticians should be involved early in study design to meet the 15% threshold. Gain insights on the significance of design and collaboration in statistics.

Experienced statisticians discuss building trust in teams, having a clear vision statement, understanding higher-level decision-making in the pharmaceutical industry, and the importance of collaboration, communication, and exposure for young statisticians.

The podcast explores time-wasting habits and offers insights from coaching and consulting business. It discusses single-arm clinical trials and observational studies and the challenges of working with big organizations. The issue of multiple publications resulting from bad practices is also explored, along with the challenges and solutions in medical affairs.

Learn how to prepare for job loss by building a network and attending events. Visibility online is essential, as well as keeping skills up-to-date. Building a track record of achievements and having an emergency fund are necessary. Joining the Clivoffective network provides additional resources and job security insights.

Interview with Reine Escalona and Kacey Tunac The tools needed to start and run a podcast The processes and work-flow in launching episodes The skills needed to grow a podcast channel The advantages of teaming up with a professional podcast producer and manager How The Effective Statistician keeps on growing and building a great audience If you're interested in starting a podcast, consider working with a professional production and management team like the one that Reine leads - VVS. With their expertise, you can create engaging content, build a loyal audience, and grow your brand. Today's episode shows that starting a podcast requires a balance of technical skills, creativity, and marketing know-how. If you're passionate about a topic and have a unique perspective to share, you can join the growing ranks of successful podcasters. We hope this blog post has been informative and helpful, and we wish you all the best on your podcasting journey! Here is the video link to the episode for a better experience: https://youtu.be/JbC8CFm9jDA

Interview with Gary Sullivan You have to be extroverted to be a leader.  Only if you have employees are you a leader. Either you have it or you don't. Leaders have a natural gift, you can't learn it. Those are three typical myths about leaders. In today's episode, I talk with Gary about these three false beliefs. We point out why they're false and give some counterexamples. We also discuss why they limit your development and make you a victim, so to speak. As statisticians, we are often introverted. We can use this to our advantage. We can take leadership, in our cross functional teams. And we can learn these leadership skills as well. All good leaders are always learning. Listen to the latest episode and share it with your colleagues.

Discussion with Alexander Schacht Intrinsic motivation - the driving force behind personal growth. It is the energy that keeps you going towards achieving your goals. Courage - It takes courage to step out of your comfort zone, take risks, and embrace new opportunities. Self-confidence - your belief in your abilities and potential. Without self-confidence, it is challenging to take risks and pursue significant achievements. As a statistician, you need to trust your knowledge and skills and have the confidence to tackle complex projects. Whether you are a statistician just starting your career or a seasoned professional, personal and professional growth is crucial for success. The journey toward growth starts with a deep understanding of yourself. Listen to this episode now and share this with your friends and colleagues!

Interview with Sheila Mahoney-Jewels How LifeSciHub provides a marketplace for businesses to find the right independent consultants to work on projects. How can companies leverage freelance talent and benefit from tax breaks, while independent consultants can enjoy greater flexibility and motivation. Due to its platform-based approach, LifeSciHub ensures that all parties are aligned in their expectations, making collaborations more successful. How it helps companies cut costs of relying on third-party staffing firms and allows independent consultants to showcase their skills and expertise. Join us now by listening to this episode and sharing this with your friends who could be interested!

Mouna Akacha and Kaspar Rufibach discuss promoting innovation in statistics, focusing on being collaborative, taking risks, and solving real-world problems. They highlight the need to improve communication, leadership, and adaptability skills. Investment in education, collaboration, networking, and advocacy is crucial for future innovation in drug development statistics.