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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 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

A Discussion with Alun Bedding and David Wright, Jürgen Hummel, and Jenny Devenport

This episode features three leading statistical methodology experts discussing the role, impact, and future of methodology groups in the pharmaceutical industry. They... more

A Discussion with Andrew (Andy) York

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What does “quality” really mean in statistical programming?

In this episode of The Effective Statistician, I speak with Andrew (Andy) York about the evolving world of programming validation, ... more

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

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Recent Guests

David Wright
Head of Statistical Innovation at AstraZeneca
AstraZeneca
Episode: The Future of Statistical Methodology in Drug Development
Jürgen Hummel
Methodology statistician at Sightel (former CRO leadership roles)
Sightel
Episode: The Future of Statistical Methodology in Drug Development
Andy York
Statistical programmer and advisor; specialist in Verisian tools for programming validation and traceability
Verisian
Episode: Rethinking Programming Validation and Traceability in Clinical Trials
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?

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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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The Future of Statistical Methodology in Drug Development
Q: What does a great methodology statistician look like, and how can someone become one?
A great methodology statistician combines deep technical knowledge with a practical understanding of drug development, strong collaboration and communication skills, curiosity about science and medicine, and the ability to work across diverse teams and sites to drive adoption of new methods.
The Future of Statistical Methodology in Drug Development
Q: Can you summarize the top-line headlines of the paper and its aims?
The manuscript explores the remit and value of dedicated methodology groups, how they are organized to maximize impact, the characteristics needed to influence speed and efficiency, and how they add value by bridging invention and implementation across Big Pharma and CROs.
Rethinking Programming Validation and Traceability in Clinical Trials
Q: What does quality of programming mean to you?
Quality means producing a trusted product—tables, figures, listings, and analyses—that meet customer expectations, regulator demands, and the study specifications, with clear knowledge of the data lineage and assumptions used.
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.

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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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