PSI Calc Podcast

Following on from 2019’s series, we again collaborate with PSI Careers to bring two new episodes, this time discussing the opportunities offered by doing a placement year in the Pharmaceutical and Healthcare industry.

We chat with placement students from a diverse range of education backgrounds (from Mathematics and Statistics through to Computer science and Bioengineering) about their experiences during the past year, covering such topics as their motivation for doing a placement year, skills and knowledge gained, and the impact of the ongoing COVID pandemic. The students also share their recommendations and tips for anyone thinking of doing a placement year.

Following on from 2019’s series, we again collaborate with PSI Careers to bring two new episodes, this time discussing the opportunities offered by doing a placement year in the Pharmaceutical and Healthcare industry.

We chat with placement students from a diverse range of education backgrounds (from Mathematics and Statistics through to Computer science and Bioengineering) about their experiences during the past year, covering such topics as their motivation for doing a placement year, skills and knowledge gained, and the impact of the ongoing COVID pandemic. The students also share their recommendations and tips for anyone thinking of doing a placement year.

Application process and interview tips

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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?

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Are you interested in pursuing a career in medical statistics but not sure what to do next?

You may be studying at university thinking about your future employment, or simply considering a career change.

Listen now for our practical next steps!

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A Day in the Life of a Statistician…

Statistics isn’t traditionally known to be a trendy subject, but data and data analytics is fast becoming a main driving force around the world for many industries and organizations. In the pharmaceutical industry, the visibility of statisticians is increasing and we are highly influential in the decision-making process.

Now that’s a lot of power we hold, so let’s put it to good use!

What’s covered in Episode 2?