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by Alexander Schacht and Benjamin Piske, biometricians, statisticians and leaders in the pharma industry
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 with and without management experience. It is targeted towards the health, but lots of topics will be important for the wider data scientists community.
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- 6 days ago23 min
Turn Data into Decisions by Putting People First
How can we make sure our analyses lead to action? I’m joined by Dr. Annika Bergbauer, economist, IT management consultant, and host of Datenaffaire, to explore how we can put people at the centre of data-driven decisions. We discuss stakeholder engagement, clear communication, and the human skills that help us turn technical work into practical impact.
- 1 weeks ago38 min
Better Dose Decisions and a Culture of Statistical Innovation
How can statisticians improve dose decisions and drive innovation in their everyday work? I speak with Marie-Karelle Rivière and Anaïs Andrillon from Saryga about Project Optimus, their approach to dose optimization, and what it takes to turn challenging questions into meaningful research.
- 2 weeks ago41 min
Five Lessons for a Meaningful Career in Statistics
What helps us build a fulfilling career in statistics beyond technical expertise? In this episode, I speak with Godwin Yung, who leads the Statistical Methodology group at Roche–Genentech, about lessons from his first decade in the pharmaceutical industry. We explore three themes from his career reflections: finding purpose, listening to understand, and learning from mentors. Godwin shares the personal stories behind these lessons, from persevering through a difficult publication journey to discovering leadership strengths he once took for granted. Together, we discuss how we can contribute more effectively at work while making room for the people who matter most.
- 4 weeks ago33 min
Integrated Evidence Planning That Connects Drug Development to Patient Needs
How do we generate evidence that supports regulatory approval, patient access, and better care? In this episode, I talk with Gorana Capkun from Merck Healthcare, where she leads the patient-focused and real-world evidence team. We explore how integrated evidence planning brings together clinical trials, real-world evidence, and patient perspectives across the product life cycle. Gorana explains why planning should begin early, how collaboration helps teams identify evidence gaps, and why statisticians play a critical role in turning broad requests into precise research questions.
- Sep 28, 202627 min
How to Make Statistics Click with Schools Outreach and Interactive Data Visualization
How can we make statistics meaningful to someone who does not work with it every day? I talk with Steve Mallett about his work with the PSI Schools team and the lessons it offers for training colleagues in pharma. We explore how hands-on activities, interactive data visualization, and a clear understanding of the audience can help people connect statistical concepts to patients and speak about results with greater confidence.
- Sep 7, 202624 min
Will AI Replace Statisticians? The Future of Statistics in Pharma
Will artificial intelligence make statisticians obsolete—or make our expertise even more valuable? In this episode, I speak with independent statistical consultant Chris Harbron about how AI could reshape the role of statisticians in the pharmaceutical industry. Our conversation builds on Chris’s paper, Will the Pharmaceutical Industry Need Statisticians in an AI World? We explore what happens when AI generates protocols, statistical analysis plans, programs, and reports. We also discuss why producing a plausible document differs from making sound decisions about clinical development. Chris and I examine the areas where human statisticians continue to add essential value—from navigating trade-offs and challenging assumptions to building trust and accepting accountability. We also share practical ways statisticians can begin working with AI while protecting quality, scientific rigor, and authenticity.
- Sep 1, 202620 min
How to Build an Effective Patient-Reported Outcome Strategy for Clinical Trials
How can we build a patient-reported outcome strategy that captures the patient voice and strengthens clinical development? In this episode of The Effective Statistician Podcast, I speak with Julia Poritz, Senior Research Consultant on Cytel’s Evidence, Value, and Access team, about developing and implementing an effective patient-reported outcome (PRO) strategy for clinical trials. We discuss how PROs help us understand the effects of a disease and its treatment from the patient’s perspective—including symptoms, physical functioning, health perceptions, and overall quality of life. Julia explains how the Wilson and Cleary model helps us connect these different outcomes and create a clear measurement strategy. We also explore the four essential parts of a PRO strategy: selecting appropriate PRO measures, implementing them within the study, analyzing the data, and reporting the results. Throughout our conversation, we emphasize the importance of early planning, validated measures, patient relevance, regulatory expectations, and comparability with previous clinical trials.
- Aug 11, 202618 min
How the R Consortium Is Transforming Regulatory Submissions and AI in Clinical Trials
In this episode, I talk with Ning Leng, Ph.D., Director II, Data and AI Acceleration Group, Data & Statistical Sciences at AbbVie, about the growing role of the R Consortium in the pharmaceutical industry. Ning brings extensive experience in statistics, computational genomics, open-source technology, and the adoption of R across the pharmaceutical industry. Before joining AbbVie, she spent 10 years at Roche Genentech, where she helped drive the adoption of R, cloud technologies, Git, and Shiny. We discuss how the R Consortium creates a platform for statisticians, programmers, pharmaceutical companies, and regulators to collaborate on practical challenges—and how that collaboration is changing the way we approach regulatory submissions.
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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 with and without management experience. It is targeted towards the health, but lots of topics will be important for the wider data scientists community.
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