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The Effective Statistician - in association with PSI

The Effective Statistician - in association with PSI

By: Alexander Schacht and Benjamin Piske biometricians statisticians and leaders in the pharma industry
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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 Natural History Nature & Ecology Science
Episodes
  • How Statisticians Can Build Trust and Lead with Emotional Intelligence

    How Statisticians Can Build Trust and Lead with Emotional Intelligence
    Mar 23 2026
    pisode Summary In this episode of The Effective Statistician, Alun Bedding speaks with Emma May about the skills that truly differentiate effective statisticians from great leaders. While technical expertise remains essential, success in today’s environment increasingly depends on the ability to build trust, communicate effectively, and lead with emotional intelligence. Drawing from their joint leadership workshops, Alun and Emma explore how statisticians can develop these capabilities and apply them in real-world settings. They discuss practical approaches to creating psychological safety, shifting from a “telling” to a coaching mindset, and fostering a growth mindset within teams. The conversation highlights why leadership is not about having all the answers—but about enabling others to contribute, grow, and succeed.
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    39 mins
  • The Evolving Role of Generative AI in Pharma

    The Evolving Role of Generative AI in Pharma
    Jan 20 2026
    Generative AI is moving fast—and in pharma, it’s no longer just a buzzword. In this episode of The Effective Statistician Podcast, I speak with Manuel Cossio about how Generative AI is already being applied in real-world pharma settings, where it’s delivering value today, and what still needs careful consideration in regulated environments. Manuel brings a unique hybrid background, combining molecular biology, genetics, pharma experience, and deep AI engineering expertise. He works at the cutting edge of AI in clinical development, including agentic systems, human-in-the-loop approaches, and large-scale document automation. This conversation goes well beyond theory. We focus on practical use cases, real limitations, and how statisticians, programmers, and data scientists can responsibly use GenAI to become more effective.
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    33 mins
  • Kicking Off 2026: Gratitude and What’s Ahead

    Kicking Off 2026: Gratitude and What’s Ahead
    Jan 6 2026
    As we start 2026, I want to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude to everyone who has been part of The Effective Statistician podcast. This episode features my co-host, Alun Bedding, reflecting on the past year and sharing thanks on behalf of both of us. From our listeners who tune in, share episodes, and engage with the content, to our guests who generously share their expertise and real-world experiences — your participation makes this podcast both insightful and practical for statisticians worldwide. I also want to recognize Reine and her production team. So much of the work that brings each episode to life happens behind the scenes, and we are deeply grateful for their professionalism and dedication. We’re excited about what 2026 has in store. I look forward to continuing this journey with all of you and bringing even more valuable conversations to our community.
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    2 mins
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