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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 ... more

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Latest Episodes

A Conversation with Alun Bedding and Richard Zink

In this episode, I hand over the mic to Alun Bedding, who speaks with Richard Zink about a topic that might surprise many statisticians: applied improvisation.

At first glance, improv may seem unrela... more

A Conversation with Anna Mosikian

Episode Overview

In this episode, I speak with Anna Mosikian, a physician by training and Global Clinical Program Lead working at the intersection of clinical development and strategic marketing.

Anna brings a powe... more

A Conversation with Alun Bedding

Why You Should Listen

• You want to build stronger, trust-based relationships at work

• You’re leading teams and want measurable ways to improve culture

• You want to understand how trust impacts retention and perf... more

Interview with Rachael Lawrance

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**If you work in clinical trials or healthcare analytics, this episode will help you:

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• Understand why patient perspectives are now central—not optional

• Learn the difference between... more

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Recent Guests

Richard Zink
Biostatistician and software developer
Jump
Episode: How Applied Improvisation Develops and Reinforces Interpersonal Skills
Emma May
Statistician and leadership coach (guest on the episode)
Episode: How Statisticians Can Build Trust and Lead with Emotional Intelligence
Manuel Cossio
Expert in AI and former molecular biologist and geneticist
Sightel
Episode: The Evolving Role of Generative AI in Pharma
Frank Konietzke
Professor of Statistics, focusing on non-parametric methods and preclinical research
CCHWT, Berlin
Episode: Top 9: Non-parametric analyses - much more than just the Wilcoxon test!
Rajat Mukherjee
Consulting statistician with a focus on innovative designs for clinical trials
Cytel
Episode: Replay: Is data science something for you?
Yannis Jemiai
Head of consulting and software group at Cytel
Cytel
Episode: Replay: Is data science something for you?
Emma Crawford
A woman in her mid-30s with pink hair and glasses, based in London, who discusses neurodiversity and inclusive cultures.
Episode: Inclusion for All: Rethinking Success, Neurodiversity, and Accessibility in the Workplace
Anna Forsythe
Pharmacologist and health care economist with 25 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
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Holger Fröhlich
Expert in AI and Data Science at the von Hofer Institute for Algorithms and Scientific Computing
von Hofer Institute, University of Bonn
Episode: Reimagining Clinical Trials with Synthetic Data and Digital Twins

Hosts

Alexander Schacht
Co-host and lead host; long-time statistician and educator in health analytics
Benjamin Piske
Co-host focusing on statistical communication and practical implementation

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 51 ratings
  • Music is too loud

    The topics are interesting and inspiring, but the music is too loud and the voice is too low and unclear.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Sally-babe
    United States3 years ago
  • Best of the best

    Overall, it appears to be a well-produced and informative podcast that sheds light on the emerging trends and developments in statistical research. I would definitely recommend this podcast to anyone looking to stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in the field!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    margo_koshka
    Russia3 years ago

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Overall high-quality, practical stats content with real-world impact.
Guest expertise consistently strong and relevant to pharma and health.
Production quality and music levels can be hit-or-miss; ensure clarity of host dialogue.

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How Applied Improvisation Develops and Reinforces Interpersonal Skills
Q: What can attendees expect from the PSI conference workshop?
A hands-on, interactive experience with warm-up introductions, a sequence of exercises to practice thinking on your feet and listening, and a debrief to connect the activities to real workplace usefulness.
Choosing and Interpreting PROs and COAs – A Guide for Clinical Trial Statisticians
Q: Okay, very good. Then the last question, which is really important for all our project or trial statisticians. How do I choose the right PROs for my clinical trial?
Start with the patients and clinicians, review existing precedents in the disease area, ensure the instrument is fit for purpose and reliable, and secure regulatory alignment early to document the rationale and evidence for what will be measured and why.
What does a clinical lead expect from a statistician?
Q: What soft skills are most important for statisticians in cross-functional teams?
The ability to explain complex concepts simply, ask clarifying questions to uncover the real needs, and propose practical, well-justified options—plus contributing with collaborative, ownership-minded communication at eye level.
The Evolving Role of Generative AI in Pharma
Q: How can companies that are not large with many AI specialists benefit from AI in their operations?
Companies should come with a clear understanding of their processes and needs so that AI solutions can be tailored to fit organically within their existing framework.
Top 9: Non-parametric analyses - much more than just the Wilcoxon test!
Q: What are alternative ways to describe a treatment effect in non-parametric statistics?
You can describe a treatment effect by looking at the probability that a randomly chosen observation in one group is smaller than that in another group.

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What is The Effective Statistician about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical, practitioner-focused show for statisticians and health-data professionals, with recurring deep-dives into leadership, collaboration, and advanced statistical methods. Episodes frequently cover how soft skills like communication, trust, and storytelling boost impact in drug development, regulatory context, and clinical trial design, alongside method-centered discussions on topics such as adaptive designs, non-parametric statistics, external control arms, PROs/COAs, and the use of AI in pharma. A standout strength is the mix of hands-on tips, real-world anecdotes, and clear frameworks (e.g., Nine Habits of Trust, effective presentations) that listeners can apply in their own teams. Guests are typically senior statisticians, clini... more

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