

The Effective Statistician - in association with PSI
Alexander Schacht and Benjamin Piske, biometricians, statisticians and leaders in the pharma industry
The podcast from statisticians for statisticians to have a bigger impact at work. This podcast is set up in association with PSI - Promoting Statistical Insight. This podcast helps you to grow your leadership skills, learn about ongoing discussions in the scientific community, build you knowledge about the health sector and be more efficient at work. This podcast helps statisticians at all levels with and without management experience. It is targeted towards the health, but lots of topics will be important for the wider data scientists community.
Episodes
Mentioned books

Jun 15, 2023 • 34min
Framework for Estimating Policy Estimands
Alberto Garcia Hernandez, an expert in estimating policy estimands, discusses the framework for estimating policy estimands, utilizing multiple imputation and analytical models for faster results. They cover topics such as competing intercurrent events and censoring, adjusting treatment effect size, and the importance of understanding research questions. They also mention webinars related to data visualization.

Jun 8, 2023 • 8min
Beyond Regulatory and HTA Success: Reaching Physicians and Patients
The podcast discusses the importance of statisticians in the pharmaceutical industry and their role in improving communication with stakeholders. It highlights the need to provide physicians and patients with meaningful data for informed decisions. The episode also explores the influence of statisticians in improving communication in the healthcare industry, particularly in the promotional material and claims made to physicians and patients.

Jun 5, 2023 • 40min
Interpretable Machine Learning
Interview with Serg Masis
Benefits of IML
Interpretability as the ability to understand how a machine learning model works
Interpretability is better than explainability.
Black-box models can be interpretable if viewed from a different perspective.
Glass box models gaining popularity in IML and provide the benefits of both white-box and black-box models.
Various modeling approaches related to IML, including rule-based models, decision trees, local linear models, and additive models.

Jun 1, 2023 • 38min
Simulations - Your Most Powerful Study Design Tool
Interview with Kim Hacquoil and Jamie Inshaw
A new course explaining how simulations can improve study design and data decision-making.
The course outline.
Benefit of honing simulation skills for all statisticians, both early-phase and late-phase trials, in order to provide more accurate advice to colleagues, and more!
The benefits of simulations include improved protocol development, sample size determination, and data analysis planning. Kim and Jamie's new course, "Mastering Study Design and Strategy with Simulations," offers a comprehensive guide to using simulations in study design and is available from July 2023. By improving their simulation skills, statisticians can provide valuable insights to their colleagues, resulting in better-designed trials and more efficient data analysis.
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May 29, 2023 • 31min
PSI Book Club - Dare To Lead Review
Interview with Marius Sieverding
Brown's "Dare to Lead" emphasizes the importance of cultivating courage and bravery in leaders
Embracing vulnerability,
Being true to values
Setting boundaries
Knowing and understanding their “why”
Asking for help
Holding oneself accountable
Empathy
Brené Brown's "Dare to Lead" offers practical advice and research-backed evidence to help leaders develop trust with others through empathy and vulnerability. Through Marius' PSI Book Club review, statisticians could delve deeper into the book, have rich discussions, and apply its principles in the work environment. Emotional connection, accountability, and empathy are just some of the many essential tools leaders might utilize to create a more positive work environment. Ultimately, cultivating these leadership skills can benefit the whole team and lead to better experiences for both employees and employers alike.
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May 22, 2023 • 45min
Introduction to Clivoffective
Interview with André and Evelyn Hund
Clivoffective's platform
How connects candidates with hiring managers
The exclusive access to networking, training, and career advancement opportunities.
Its next-level recruitment process by introducing its 'Active Talent Selection' approach, which ensures that candidates are connected with the right employers.
The pre-evaluation process.
Clivoffective has revolutionized recruitment in the statistics market. With Clivoffective at the forefront of recruitment in the statistics market, the future looks bright for candidates and employers alike.
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Click here to learn more about Clivoffective and join the network: Clivoffective

May 15, 2023 • 30min
Killer Statistician
Interview with Debarshi Dey
A statistician should act as a detective by asking questions to uncover what is really being asked of them and navigating uncertain spaces to reach conclusions.
When acting as a lawyer, statisticians must keep in mind who their audience is in order to present information effectively.
A statistician should act as a journalist that understands how evidence is used down the line, such as when presenting figures or tables to clients or stakeholders.
Being a killer statistician is not just about number crunching and data analysis. It is about adopting multiple roles to uncover insights, communicate effectively, and ensure real-world impact. Developing these skills requires a combination of methodological proficiency, curiosity, and awareness of the context and audience. By following Debarshi's advice and curating role models, we as statisticians can become successful and impactful.
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Resource: What makes a killer statistician?

May 8, 2023 • 48min
How To Get Our Statistics Community to the Next Level
Interview with Alun Bedding
Understand Business Operations
Leadership Is About Inspiring People
You Can be a Leader Without a Title
Collect Stories and Role Models
Passion and Focus
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May 2, 2023 • 21min
5 Reasons for Career Failure
Discussion with Alexander
Perfectionism can lead to career failure due to a fear of judgement, or low self-esteem.
Procrastination can be caused by an unclear next step, or a task taking too long.
Being too busy often leads to stress and an inability to invest in personal development.
Fear of failure or rejection can prevent exposure and impede career progression.
Missing inspiration or passion reduces motivation and the ability to influence others.
By recognizing these five reasons for career failure – perfectionism, procrastination, being too busy, fear of failure or rejection, and lack of inspiration or passion – you will be better equipped to tackle them head-on and achieve your goals. Remember, a successful career is not just about hard work; it’s also about self-awareness, personal growth, and a willingness to take risks.
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Apr 25, 2023 • 20min
Announcing The Effective Statistician Academy
Discussion with Alexander
The Academy offers a range of training courses in four distinct areas: Leadership, Innovation, Knowledge and Excellence.
Courses are taught by experts in their respective fields and cover topics such as Estimands, Simulation, Data Visualization and Digital Health Applications.
Training is both affordable and easily accessible with content split into digestible chunks for maximum convenience.
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