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Upcoming Events
PSI Training Course: Effective Leadership – the keys to growing your leadership capabilities
This course will consist of three online half-day workshops. The first will be aimed at building trust, the backbone of leadership and a key to becoming effective. This is key to building a solid foundation. The second will be on improving communication as a technical leader. This workshop will focus on communication strategies for different stakeholders and will involve tips on effective communication and how to develop the skills of active listening, coaching and what improv can teach us about good communication. The final workshop will bring these two components together to help leaders become more influential. This will also focus on how to use Steven Covey’s 7-Habits, in particular Habits 4, 5 and 6, which are called the habits of communication. The workshops will be interactive, allowing you to practice the concepts discussed. There will be plenty of time for questions and discussion. There will also be reflective time where you can think about what you are learning and how you might experiment with it.
PSI Introduction to Industry Training (ITIT) Course - 2026/2027
An introductory course giving an overview of the pharmaceutical industry and the drug development process as a whole, aimed at those with 1-3 years' experience. It comprises of six 2-day sessions covering a range of topics including Research and Development, Toxicology, Data Management and the Role of a CRO, Clinical Trials, Reimbursement, and Marketing.
PSI Career Young Virtual Event (Q1 2026)
This networking event is aimed at statisticians that are new to the pharmaceutical industry who wish to meet colleagues from different companies and backgrounds.
Inclusive and Impactful Conference Contributions
This webinar brings together three bitesize complementary sessions to help PSI contributors create conference presentations and posters that communicate clearly and inclusively. Participants will explore how to refine their message, prepare materials effectively, and adopt practical habits that support confident, accessible delivery. A focused, supportive session designed to elevate every contribution.
AIMS SIG - Open-Source Lunch Bites
Our monthly webinar series allows attendees to gain practical knowledge and skills in open-source coding and tools, with a focus on applications in the pharmaceutical industry. This month’s session, “Graphics Basics,” will introduce the fundamentals of producing graphics using the ggplot2 package.
Joint PSI/EFSPI Visualisation SIG 'Wonderful Wednesday' Webinars
Our monthly webinar explores examples of innovative data visualisations relevant to our day to day work. Each month a new dataset is provided from a clinical trial or other relevant example, and participants are invited to submit a graphic that communicates interesting and relevant characteristics of the data.
Strategic role of statisticians for JCA
Join our Health Technology Assessment (HTA) European Special Interest Group (ESIG) for a webinar on the strategic role of statisticians in the Joint Clinical Assessment (JCA). The introduction of the JCA marks a new era for evidence generation and market access in Europe. As HTA requirements become more harmonized and methodologically demanding, the role of statisticians has evolved far beyond data analysis. Today, statistical expertise is central to shaping clinical development strategies, designing robust comparative evidence, and ensuring that submissions withstand the scrutiny of EU-level assessors. In this webinar, we explore how statisticians contribute strategically to successful JCA outcomes.
Statisticians in the Age of AI: On Route to Strategic Partnership
A 90-minute webinar featuring two case studies from Bayer and Roche demonstrating how statisticians successfully integrated into AI programs, followed by interactive discussion on strategies for elevating statistical expertise in the AI era.
PSI Career Young Virtual Event (Q2 2026)
This networking event is aimed at statisticians that are new to the pharmaceutical industry who wish to meet colleagues from different companies and backgrounds.
PSI Career Young Virtual Event (Q3 2026)
This networking event is aimed at statisticians that are new to the pharmaceutical industry who wish to meet colleagues from different companies and backgrounds.
PSI Career Young Virtual Event (Q4 2026)
This networking event is aimed at statisticians that are new to the pharmaceutical industry who wish to meet colleagues from different companies and backgrounds.
Latest Jobs
GSK - Statistics Director - Vaccines and Infectious Disease
We are seeking an experienced and visionary Statistics Director to join our Team and lead strategic statistical innovation across GSK’s Vaccines and Infectious Disease portfolio.
ICON PLC - Biostatistician II
We are currently seeking a Biostatistician II to join our diverse and dynamic team.
ICON PLC - Pharmacometrician
We are currently seeking a Pharmacometrician to join our diverse and dynamic team.
ICON PLC - Principal Biostatistician
As a Principal Biostatistician, you will lead the statistical strategy and delivery for Phase I–III oncology trials.
ICON PLC - Senior Biostatistician
As a Senior Biostatistician I at ICON, you will play a pivotal role in designing and analyzing clinical trials, interpreting complex medical data, and contributing to the advancement of innovative treatments and therapies.
ICON PLC - Statistical Scientist
As a Statistical Scientist at ICON, you will play a pivotal role in designing and analyzing clinical trials, interpreting complex medical data, and contributing to the advancement of innovative treatments and therapies.
Novartis - Associate Director Biostatistics
We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate Director, Biostatistics to join a passionate team within Advanced Quantitative Sciences – Full Development.
Novartis - Associate Director, Statistical Programming
: We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate Director (AD), Statistical Programming, to join a passionate team within Advanced Quantitative Sciences- Development.
Novartis - Principal Statistical Programmer
We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Statistical Programmer, to join a passionate team within Advanced Quantitative Sciences – Development.
Novartis - Senior Principal Biostatistician
We are in search of a Senior Principal Biostatistician to join a passionate team within Advanced Quantitative Sciences.
Novartis - Senior Principal Statistical Programmer
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Principal Statistical Programmer, to join a passionate team within Advanced Quantitative Sciences – Development.
Pierre Fabre - Clinical Development Safety Statistics Expert M/F
We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Clinical Development Safety Statistics Expert to join our Biometry Department and the Biometry Leadership Team based in Toulouse (31, Oncopole) or Boulogne (92).
Pierre Fabre - Lead Statistician- Clinical Trials M/F
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Statistician in Clinical Trials to join our Biometry Department based in Toulouse (31, Oncopole) or Boulogne (92).
Plus-Project - Senior Statistician
We currently have openings for Senior Statisticians based in the UK to join our Employee Owned Biostatistics CRO, Plus-Project.
Veramed - Senior or Principal Statistician - UK/EU (Remote/ Hybrid/ Office)
We have an opportunity for an experienced high level Senior or Principal Statistician to join us on a permanent basis.
Veramed - Senior Statistical Programmer
We are looking for Senior Statistical Programmers in the UK to join Veramed, where you'll deliver high-impact programming solutions in an FSP-style capacity, while advancing your career in a supportive, growth-driven environment.
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