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
Can Statisticians Contribute to Moving Out of The Statistics Function? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:04
Are you a statistician looking to expand your career beyond the statistics department? Do you want to know how your data expertise and strategic thinking can open new doors? In this episode of The Effective Statistician…
How Notion Can Help You With Productivity [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:24
Are you trying to boost your productivity and organize your tasks more efficiently? In this episode of The Effective Statistician, I talk with Taina Pereenniemi about how Notion can help you take control of your workflow…
Statistical Software Engineering [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:13
What can statisticians gain from the world of software engineering? How can coding practices from companies like Google help us enhance the quality of statistical work in the pharmaceutical industry? In this episode of T…
Prediction Modeling [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:44
Are you curious about how predictive models forecast future outcomes? Or how do experts build and test these models to ensure they’re reliable? In this episode, I sit down with Chantelle to explore these questions and di…
How AI Can Help Us with Our Day-to-day Work! Experiences with Copilot [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:17
How can artificial intelligence simplify your daily work? How do tools like GitHub Copilot streamline tasks for statisticians and data scientists? In this episode of The Effective Statistician, I explore these questions…
Better Delivery of Presentations [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:51
Are you feeling nervous about delivering your next presentation? Do you dread the moment you step in front of an audience? You’re not alone. But what if you could turn that anxiety into confidence and deliver your presen…
The Best Learnings From One of The Most Influential Statisticians [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:24
In this episode, I dive into some key questions: How does luck influence our careers? How do we stay humble while continually learning and growing? What can we learn from someone who has shaped the field of statistics fo…
Crafting Better Slides [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:52
Do your slides overwhelm your audience with too much information? Are they cluttered, and distracting from the message you want to deliver? In this episode, I help you tackle these challenges by showing you how to craft…
The Role of AI in Clinical Development [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:42
Are you curious about how artificial intelligence is transforming clinical research? Do you want to know how statisticians can use AI to improve healthcare outcomes? In this episode, I explore these questions with Franco…
Three Areas You Must Address in Your Presentation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:56
Do you ever wonder what makes a presentation truly resonate with your audience? What turns a simple delivery into something unforgettable? In this episode, I tackle these questions head-on by exploring three key areas th…