During this episode, we review some highlights from this year. It’ll help you remember a couple of lessons learned or inspire you to listen to some episodes (again).
We talk about:
[Read more…] about Christmas episode 2019Archives for December 2019
CALC Episode 5: You’re hired! How to Fail to be Rejected During the Interview Process
Application process and interview tips
| Hopefully you’ve now listened to all other episodes in this podcast series (we recommend you do if not!) and are convinced that a career as a medical statistician is the right choice for you. This final episode aims to prepare you for the interview process. You’ll learn what to expect at an interview or assessment center, and hear experiences from both sides of the table. An interesting listen that you won’t want to miss! |
In this episode, learn about:
[Read more…] about CALC Episode 5: You’re hired! How to Fail to be Rejected During the Interview ProcessBaseline testing – a widespread but difficult to treat disease
I once reviewed tables for a randomized study and noticed several comments about testing the baseline characteristics. The commenters were arguing which test would be best to test for the differences between the 2 randomized groups at baseline.
This made me first angry about the wasted time and then curious about the reasons, statisticians still do this.
In today’s episode, Benjamin and I discuss some backgrounds for baseline testing in randomized studies. We also recommend these further readings:
[Read more…] about Baseline testing – a widespread but difficult to treat diseaseSeeing through the mist – consequences of decisions in phase II
Interview with Trevor Smart
What’s interesting about the early phase?
What are the typical decisions for phase II?
Speaking about a new indication, how are decisions being taken across the industry?
How should we think about phase II studies in this setting?
What statistical approaches do we have to formulate this thinking?
In this episode, Trevor and I discuss a case study to go through the step by step procedure of phase II. We also talk about the following points:
[Read more…] about Seeing through the mist – consequences of decisions in phase IICALC Episode 4: Be Significant: What Employers Look for
So, you want to be a statistician in the pharmaceutical industry?
You want to drive drug research and development, but you are wondering what employers look for in the perfect candidate?
You are in luck – PSI CALC are here to share their top tips on how to be the ideal candidate. What is the industry currently looking for in a graduate statistician? What you can expect when you apply?
In this episode, learn about:
[Read more…] about CALC Episode 4: Be Significant: What Employers Look forHow to leverage time-boxing to reduce overwhelm being a statistician
Batch processing and scheduling tasks to fight procrastination
Do you know how to make a good to-do list?
Do you know how to set priorities versus the time it takes?
Do you have a problem with over-committing?
One of the most effective skills you can have in life is effective time management. According to Michael Hyatt: “What gets scheduled gets done. ” If you’re not managing your time well, there’s no way you’re going to reach your goals at work and the life outside of it.
Marc Zao-Sanders mentions time boxing as the number 1 tool for productivity among 100 tips.
In today’s episode, we discuss time boxing and batch processing. We also discuss how these following points work:
[Read more…] about How to leverage time-boxing to reduce overwhelm being a statistician