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Beyond Regulatory and HTA Success: Reaching Physicians and Patients

Innovation / By / 2023-06-09

We statisticians play a significant role in the clinical development of pharmaceutical products and medical devices. Many of us focus on designing and analyzing clinical trials to provide evidence for regulatory approval and Health Technology Assessment (HTA). In these set-up, we often talk rather directly to our external clients – regulators and payers (at least …

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Interpretable Machine Learning

Innovation / By / 2023-06-07

Interpretable machine learning (IML) is rapidly gaining popularity in the data science community. It offers a new way to build and interpret models that are more transparent and understandable. In this episode, we have the privilege of interviewing Serg Masis. Serg authored the book “Interpretable Machine Learning with Python: Learn to build interpretable high-performance models …

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Simulations – your most powerful study design tool

Innovation / By / 2023-06-06

When it comes to clinical trial design, there are many challenges to overcome, including recruitment, protocol design, and data analysis, among others. Fortunately, simulations can provide a solution to some of those challenges. Simulations allow us to test the influence of assumptions, optimize designs, and understand probabilities of success before running the actual experiment. Together …

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PSI Book Club – dare to lead review

Innovation, Knowledge, Leadership / By / 2023-05-31

In today’s highly competitive work environment, developing leadership skills such as vulnerability and empathy will mean the difference between success and failure. In this podcast episode, Marius and I discuss Brené Brown’s “Dare to Lead”, a book that dives into the importance of vulnerability-based leadership. This episode will explore some of the key takeaways from the book …

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Introduction to Clivoffective

Innovation / By / 2023-05-24

The field of statistics is rapidly growing, and statisticians play an important role in providing a competitive advantage to companies. However, finding the right job or candidate for a position can be challenging. That’s where Clivoffective comes in – a collaboration between Clivolution and The Effective Statistician focused on connecting statisticians with career opportunities. If …

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Killer statistician

Excellence, Innovation, Knowledge, Leadership / By / 2023-05-16

In the field of statistics, we need specific skills necessary for being successfull. Debarshi Dey, currently the head of the Statistics and Programming and Data Management department at Morphosys, has spent the past 13 years in the pharmaceutical industry. With a PhD in statistics from UC Riverside, Debarshi believes that to be a “killer statistician,” …

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