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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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A Conversation with Ning Leng

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If you work in statistics, data science, statistical programming, or clinical development, this episode will give you a practical look at how the industry is moving toward more modern and collabor... more

A Conversation with Ayon Mukherjee

Cancer treatments have changed dramatically over the past decade, but have our dose-finding strategies kept pace?

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Ayon Mukherjee, who leads statistical innovation in early oncology... more

A Discussion with Alun Bedding and Emma May

In this insightful interview, Emma May and Alun Bedding explore the nuances of coaching and mentoring, sharing personal stories, frameworks, and practical tips to enhance professional growth. Discover how t... more

A Conversation with Benjamin Ackerman

External control arms are becoming increasingly important in drug development, but creating valid comparisons requires more than matching patient populations.

In this episode, I speak with Ben Ackerman, Director... more

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Recent Guests

Ayon Mukherjee
TA lead for oncology and CMH at Eli Lilly, focusing on statistical design for early-phase oncology trials
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Ben Ackerman
Biostatistician; statistical methodologist at Johnson & Johnson
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Episode: The Future of Statistical Methodology in Drug Development
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Methodology statistician at Sightel (former CRO leadership roles)
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Andy York
Statistical programmer and advisor; specialist in Verisian tools for programming validation and traceability
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Episode: Rethinking Programming Validation and Traceability in Clinical Trials
Richard Zink
Biostatistician and software developer
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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
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Frank Konietzke
Professor of Statistics, focusing on non-parametric methods and preclinical research
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Episode: Top 9: Non-parametric analyses - much more than just the Wilcoxon test!

Hosts

Alexander Schacht
Host of The Effective Statistician (co-host with a focus on statistical leadership and industry practices)
Benjamin Piske
Co-host and statistician with a focus on methodological innovation and industry practice

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.

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    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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Guests are generally high-caliber and provide actionable insights for stats-driven decision making.
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Production quality and content depth are strong, with room for audio mixing improvements.
Audience benefits from a mix of theory, case studies, and leadership coaching in statistics.

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How the R Consortium Is Transforming Regulatory Submissions and AI in Clinical Trials
Q: What are the most impactful pilots or developments so far, and how have they influenced industry practices?
Pilots demonstrated that R can be used for submission components, introduced Shiny apps to augment review processes, and led to FDA guidance updates on file formats and R package submissions, significantly reducing operational bottlenecks.
How the R Consortium Is Transforming Regulatory Submissions and AI in Clinical Trials
Q: How did you personally get involved with the R Consortium and why did it matter for regulatory submissions?
Ning explains that internal discussions at Roche Genentech highlighted the misalignment of regulatory submissions with open-source R, leading to a collaborative effort with FDA to pilot submissions, demonstrate traceability, and create reusable templates.
Unlocking Growth: The Power of Coaching and Mentoring for Statisticians
Q: What is the value of having an independent coach or mentor outside of the line manager?
Independence provides a safe space for challenging topics, reduces risk to salary and promotion considerations, and allows the mentee to explore directions that might not be possible within the company structure.
Unlocking Growth: The Power of Coaching and Mentoring for Statisticians
Q: What is mentoring and what is coaching, and how do they differ and overlap?
Mentoring tends to be longer-term and relationship-based, offering guidance and support, while coaching is more about creating thinking space and helping the client generate and own their own solutions; both can be used in tandem and can be independent from the mentee's employer to reduce conflicts of interest.
Understanding and Mitigating Endpoint Bias in External Control Arms
Q: What are these biases about?
They center on making sure external control arms are comparable to trial data, particularly in how endpoints are defined and measured, and in when and how patients are assessed, so that differences do not drive artificial treatment effects.

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This show centers on practical statistics in health and pharma, blending methodological rigor with leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration. Episodes frequently explore how new methods, data sources, and regulatory realities shape drug development, trial design, and decision making, while also emphasizing coaching, trust, and storytelling as essential leadership skills for statisticians. A standout aspect is the blend of industry practitioners, academics, and coaching experts who bring actionable frameworks—ranging from external control arms and dose optimization to AI applications and PRO/COA insights—making it especially valuable for listeners aiming to advance strategic impact in biomedical analytics. The format ofte... more

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