Here you can learn how to add new statistical methods to your toolbox. These may not be neccessarily cutting edge methods, but approaches, that you are not yet aware about.
This episode is the second part of Moving from SAS to R with Thomas. (Here is Part 1) We also discuss the new SAS to R course of The Effective Statistician and you’ll learn, if this is the right course for you. We provide a couple of learnings from the course for you to get …
The use of R in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry has been increasing over the years, with larger companies like Roche adopting it as their primary statistical software. Others like GSK, NovoNordisk, and Merck make heavy investments into it. In this episode, Thomas Neitmann discusses various lessons from his career within pharma and the role …
The healthcare industry is constantly developing, and with it come new regulations and guidelines that businesses must adhere to. One regulation that has recently been set in Germany is the 15% threshold for relevant improvement for some endpoints used in clinical trials. Many have critiqued this threshold. It’s important for all statisticians (not only for …
The 15% Threshold in Germany and Why You Should Care Read More »
The field of statistics is constantly growing and evolving, and with it, the expectations of young statisticians towards their management are also changing. Trust, accountability, and transparency are crucial elements in building a successful team, and they are especially important for young statisticians who are starting in their careers. In this episode, Evanthia, Arina, and …
What Young Statisticians and Likely Others Expect from Their Management Read More »
The world of statistics (and especially of medical affairs) involves a lot of juggling of priorities and managing workloads, leaving many teams scrambling to keep up with deadlines and deliverables. However, some tasks take up more time than necessary, leading to frustration, stress, and a decrease in overall productivity. In this episode, I discuss three …
Do You Waste Your and Your Teams Time Without Knowing It? 3 Case Studies and One Reason Read More »
Losing a job is never an easy experience. It can be especially challenging when it happens unexpectedly. Unfortunately, layoffs are a reality for many people in any stage of their career. Even if an individual has been working at the same company for years, they are surely not be immune to layoff decisions. That’s why …