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The Effective Statistician - in association with PSI

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

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20:08

Negotiation for Statisticians: Advocating for...

The Effective Statistician - in association with PSI ·

2025/01/16

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11:06

Behind the Pages: How I Wrote 'How to Be an Effective...

The Effective Statistician - in association with PSI ·

2025/01/13

Welcome to a brand-new year and an exciting new episode of The Effective Statistician!I’m thrilled to kick off 2025 by sharing some incredible news—I’ve written a book! After years of planning, false starts, and a lot of learning along the way, How to Be an Effective Statistician is finally complete and will officially launch on January 15th. In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of how the book came to life. I’ll share why I wrote it, how it’s structured, and the practical insights it

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16:54

Imposter Syndrome

The Effective Statistician - in association with PSI ·

2025/01/09

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19:38

Learn, Do, Reflect, and Start Again! How to Become a...

The Effective Statistician - in association with PSI ·

2025/01/06

What makes a great leader? How do you build trust, influence others, and create real value in your organization? In this episode of The Effective Statistician, I show you how to grow as a leader by following a powerful cycle: learn, do, reflect, and start again. Leadership goes beyond authority—it’s about taking action, communicating effectively, and driving meaningful change. I share practical steps you can apply right away to strengthen your skills and make an impact. If you’re ready to

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15:43

2025 Lifestyle Planning

The Effective Statistician - in association with PSI ·

2024/12/19

Planning for 2025 doesn’t have to be overwhelming—it can be a powerful exercise in aligning your goals with your ideal lifestyle and long-term aspirations. In this episode, Alun Bedding provides actionable strategies and thoughtful insights to help you approach the year ahead with clarity and purpose. Whether you’re aiming to elevate your career, find balance, or simply refine your approach to goal-setting, this episode is packed with ideas you won’t want to miss. So, listen now and take the first

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21:59

Early Development and The Dose Selection in the...

The Effective Statistician - in association with PSI ·

2024/12/16

How do we find the right dose in immune-oncology trials? Is the traditional “maximum tolerated dose” approach still enough, or should we also focus on efficacy? In this episode of The Effective Statistician, I talk with Teppo Huttunen, a seasoned statistician and co-founder of the boutique CRO, Estimeds. We uncover the shortcomings of the conventional three-plus-three design and explain how the Bayesian Optimal Interval (BOIN) design gives us more flexibility and better insights. Teppo shares

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18:28

Sharpen The Saw

The Effective Statistician - in association with PSI ·

2024/12/12

Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed in your work as a statistician?Do you wonder how to stay sharp and maintain balance while tackling complex challenges? In this Friday episode of The Effective Statistician, my co-host for, Alun Bedding, takes the lead to unpack the concept of "sharpening the saw," inspired by Stephen Covey's Seven Habits of Highly Effective People. Alun dives into the art of continuous renewal—physical, mental, social, and spiritual—to help you stay proactive and effective

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34:22

Why is it important to measure exposure to digital...

The Effective Statistician - in association with PSI ·

2024/12/09

Welcome to this episode of The Effective Statistician! Today, I explore an exciting and rapidly growing field: digital health interventions. Have you ever wondered how to define engagement with these tools? Why does measuring engagement matter so much for their success? And how can statisticians solve the unique challenges that come with this digital space? I speak with Jack Elkes, a PhD researcher focused on digital health, to answer these questions. Together, we tackle the complexities of

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26:53

Why Do Clinical Trials Impact the Climate Heavily and...

The Effective Statistician - in association with PSI ·

2024/12/03

Have you ever thought about how clinical trials affect the environment?I hadn’t, until I spoke with Annie Wright, a first-year PhD student at Imperial College who is passionate about greener research. In this episode, we uncover how clinical trials contribute to climate change, from travel emissions to operational inefficiencies. We dive into practical actions statisticians and researchers can take to reduce the carbon footprint of trials, like adopting decentralized approaches and streamlining

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43:25

Introduction to Dealing with Non-proportional Hazards

The Effective Statistician - in association with PSI ·

2024/11/25

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46:47

How Real Leaders Help Their People Grow...

The Effective Statistician - in association with PSI ·

2024/11/18

Introduction to Episode: "How Real Leaders Help Their People Grow Professionally and Personally"What does it take to be a great leader? How do you build trust, inspire growth, and create real value for your team and organization? In this episode of The Effective Statistician, I sit down with Aziza Yormirzaeva and Klaus Breuer to answer these questions. Aziza shares how Klaus, her former manager, guided her to discover her passion for statistics and grow both as a professional and as a person

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29:13

Clinical Development of Gene Therapies

The Effective Statistician - in association with PSI ·

2024/11/11

What makes gene therapy so different from traditional drug development? How do we address safety when each patient only receives a single dose? And why are statisticians so essential in this process? In this episode of The Effective Statistician, I sit down with Oscar Segurado, an MD, PhD, an expert in gene and cell therapies, to answer these questions and more. Oscar draws on decades of experience in academia, med tech, and biopharma—including his work on the blockbuster drug Humira—to guide

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42:55

Statistical Topics in Gene Therapy

The Effective Statistician - in association with PSI ·

2024/11/04

What if we could target genetic diseases at their root, offering lifelong cures instead of temporary solutions? And what role do statisticians play in making this breakthrough possible? In this episode of The Effective Statistician, I dive into the fascinating world of gene therapy—an area packed with both promise and complexity. I'm thrilled to finally cover this revolutionary field with two expert guests, Avery McIntosh from Pfizer and Alex Sverdlov from Novartis. Together, we break down the

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35:59

Clinical Development Plans

The Effective Statistician - in association with PSI ·

2024/10/28

What does it take to create an effective clinical development plan? How do our early decisions shape the path of a compound through clinical phases? And how can statisticians actively balance the demands of science, speed, and cost in drug development? In this special 400th episode of The Effective Statistician, I dive into these questions with Carrie Li, a biostatistics expert whose career spans both big pharma and startups. Carrie shares how she builds clinical development plans from scratch,

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45:04

The Most Important Things You Need to Know About AI...

The Effective Statistician - in association with PSI ·

2024/10/21

Have you wondered how large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT are transforming the way we work? How can AI tools boost efficiency in statistics and pharmaceutical research? In this episode of The Effective Statistician, I talk with Pietro Mascheroni from Boehringer Ingelheim to answer these questions. Pietro, a physicist, shares how LLMs are being used in real-world applications, from simplifying document retrieval to enhancing data exploration and refining code. We dive into why it’s

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41:04

Can Statisticians Contribute to Moving Out of The...

The Effective Statistician - in association with PSI ·

2024/10/14

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 podcast, I sit down with Swarna Khare, who made that leap and found success in strategic roles across the industry. We explore her journey, discussing how statisticians can leverage their skills to create a bigger impact outside of technical roles. If you're ready to take your

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33:24

How Notion Can Help You With Productivity

The Effective Statistician - in association with PSI ·

2024/10/07

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 workflows. Taina shares how she transformed her own productivity by using Notion to manage tasks, projects, and collaboration all in one place. We dive into how you can start using Notion right away to simplify your work and personal life. Plus, get a preview of Taina’s upcoming

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38:13

Statistical Software Engineering

The Effective Statistician - in association with PSI ·

2024/09/30

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 The Effective Statistician, I talk with Daniel Sabanés Bové to explore these questions. Daniel walks us through his career, from working as a biostatistician at Roche to becoming a data scientist at Google, and shares why he returned to healthcare. We discuss how applying software

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26:44

Prediction Modeling

The Effective Statistician - in association with PSI ·

2024/09/23

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 dive deep into the world of predictive modeling. We break down the process, from analyzing the data to validating the final model, and discuss how these techniques are used, especially in healthcare. If you're eager to understand how predictive models work and why they matter, this

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21:17

How AI Can Help Us with Our Day-to-day Work!...

The Effective Statistician - in association with PSI ·

2024/09/16

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 with Paolo Eusebi, who shares his direct experience using Copilot in R Studio. We dive into how AI can suggest accurate code, assist with data manipulation, and help you quickly learn new programming techniques. We also discuss the critical need to safeguard data privacy when using

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