The Effective Statistician - in association with PSI

Katharina Schueller, a statistics professional, discusses the importance of ethical discussions among statisticians and highlights the significance of transparent communication. They explore the ethical concerns in data algorithms and the responsibilities of statisticians in putting patients first in medical statistics. The conversation also touches on the ethical implications of artificial intelligence and machine learning methods. Katharina encourages listeners to reflect on ethical aspects in their daily statistical practice and embrace the responsibilities of statisticians.

Explore strategies for managing tasks, prioritizing work, and communicating challenges in an under-resourced work environment. Learn the importance of documentation, project estimations, and maintaining a strong professional network. Discover opportunities to improve statistical skills and bring value as a statistician.

Thomas Nietmann, an expert in transitioning from SAS to R in healthcare and pharmaceutical industry, discusses how to make the transition smoother. Topics include mathematical concepts, tools to aid the transition, and a tailored course for professionals in the field.

Thomas Nietmann, an expert in transitioning from SAS to R, provides essential tips for a smooth process. Topics discussed include installing R and R Studio, data exploration techniques, data manipulation packages, macros vs. functions, and the use of unit testing. Transitioning from SAS to R can be intimidating, but with the valuable advice in this episode, the process can become smooth and painless.

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