The Effective Statistician - in association with PSI

The Effective Statistician - in association with PSI

Author: Alexander Schacht and Benjamin Piske, biometricians, statisticians and leaders in the pharma industry Language: English Episodes: 100
Hosted by Alexander Schacht and Benjamin Piske, both practicing biometricians and leaders within the pharmaceutical industry, The Effective Statistician-in association with PSI is a conversation about the practical realities of the profession. This isn't a theoretical lecture series; it's a resource built from the ground up by statisticians who navigate the same challenges you do every day. The discussions focus on actionable strategies for increasing your influence and efficiency, whether you're analyzing data, presenting findings, or guiding a team. You'll hear perspectives on developing leadership qualities even without a formal management title, and gain insight into current debates within the scientific and regulatory communities. The aim is to provide context for the health sector's evolving landscape, translating complex industry dynamics into relevant knowledge for your work. Tune in for a candid exploration of what it means to be a modern statistician, designed to help you refine your approach and achieve a more significant impact. This podcast serves as a professional toolkit, created in association with PSI (Promoting Statistical Insight), for statisticians at any career stage looking to deepen their expertise and navigate their roles with greater confidence and clarity.
Episodes
RWE and JCA - how do they go together [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:21
In this episode, I’m excited to welcome back Katrin Kupas, a statistician with deep expertise in Health Technology Assessment (HTA) and real world evidence (RWE). We dive into how RWE and the new Joint Clinical Assessmen…
Why and how you can promote more students become statisticians [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:32
As someone who found my way into statistics late—only halfway through university—I often wonder: what if more young people knew about this path earlier? In this episode, I sit down with two wonderful guests and PSI volun…
Reimagining Clinical Trials with Synthetic Data and Digital Twins [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:11
In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Prof. Holger Fröhlich, who leads the AI and Data Science Group at the Fraunhofer Institute and is an honorary professor at the University of Bonn. We explored one of t…
Working in an english work environment as a non-native speaker [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:51
In this episode, I’m diving into a topic that’s very personal to me—working in an English-speaking environment as a non-native speaker. If you’ve ever felt unsure about your English skills in meetings, emails, or present…
R-shiny - how to set it up effectively and avoid common mistakes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:34
In this episode, I’m once again joined by Daniel Sabanés Bové for a deep dive into one of the most impactful tools for statisticians working with data visualization—R-Shiny. We explore how interactive data visualizations…
3 personal stories of how soft skills have helped me as a statistician [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:39
In this episode, I’m sharing three personal stories where soft skills—or better yet, human skills—made a huge difference in my work as a statistician. Whether it was building trust to access critical data, presenting res…
R-packages - best practices and useful tools [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:55
In this episode, I’m joined once again by Daniel Sabanés Bové to talk all about R packages—why they’re so useful, when to create one, and how to do it effectively. Whether you’re just starting out with writing reusable f…