The Effective Statistician - in association with PSI cover art

The Effective Statistician - in association with PSI

The Effective Statistician - in association with PSI

Written by: Alexander Schacht and Benjamin Piske biometricians statisticians and leaders in the pharma industry
Listen for free

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.Alexander Schacht Nature & Ecology Science
Episodes
  • Rethinking Programming Validation and Traceability in Clinical Trials

    Rethinking Programming Validation and Traceability in Clinical Trials
    May 26 2026
    In this episode of The Effective Statistician, I speak with Andrew (Andy) York about the evolving world of programming validation, traceability, and quality assurance in clinical trials. Andy has decades of experience in statistical programming, leadership roles across pharma and CROs, and now works with AI-driven solutions focused on improving validation and traceability.
    Show More Show Less
    23 mins
  • How Applied Improvisation Develops and Reinforces Interpersonal Skills

    How Applied Improvisation Develops and Reinforces Interpersonal Skills
    May 4 2026
    In this episode, Alun Bedding speaks with Richard Zink about how **applied improvisation** can help statisticians become more effective communicators and leaders. They explore how improv techniques—like “yes, and,” active listening, and embracing mistakes—build confidence, strengthen collaboration, and improve the way we explain complex ideas. This conversation shows that developing interpersonal skills doesn’t have to be theoretical or boring—it can be practical, interactive, and even fun. If you want to communicate your ideas more clearly, connect better with stakeholders, and grow beyond technical expertise, this episode is for you.
    Show More Show Less
    33 mins
  • What does a clinical lead expect from a statistician?

    What does a clinical lead expect from a statistician?
    Apr 27 2026
    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 powerful perspective on how clinical data translates into real-world value—bridging evidence generation, regulatory expectations, and commercial impact. We dive into what clinical leaders truly expect from statisticians and how statisticians can move from technical contributors to strategic partners. We explore what “good collaboration” really looks like in practice, why understanding the purpose of a study is critical, and how statisticians can elevate their impact through communication, proactiveness, and cross-functional thinking.
    Show More Show Less
    32 mins
adbl_web_anon_alc_button_suppression_c
No reviews yet