Medical Statistics Careers Event 2020

This event is aimed at students with an interest in the analysis of data within pharmaceuticals, healthcare and/or medical research.

We welcome exhibitors from pharmaceutical companies, CROs, CTUs, academic research units and regulatory agencies. For students, this is not just a recruitment event, but a day where they can learn more about the types of opportunities available within medical statistics.

The 2020 event will be held at The Venue@DMU, at De Montfort University, Leicester on Wednesday 4th March 2020. A draft agenda and links to the registration forms for the event are shown below, and further details about the event will be shared in due course. We look forward to seeing you there!

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(closes Wed 15th Jan 2020)

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(closes Wed 12th Feb 2020)
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2020 Agenda

Time  
12.00 – 13.00
  Student arrival and registration
- Buffet lunch provided (for students and exhibitors)
 13.00 – 14.30 - Welcome and Introduction
- Overview of drug development
- The role of a medical statistician
- New Starter presentation
- Industry comparison panel
- Next steps: Advice on job search, applications and interviews
 14.30 – 16.50  Meet company representatives and visit exhibition stands
 16.50 – 17.00  Wrap up
 17.00  Official close of Event

Additional volunteering options for exhibitors

New starter presentation (1 volunteer)

  • An opportunity to give a 10 min talk about their role.  A template slide deck will be provided for the volunteer to complete. The volunteer should be working as a medical statistician for 1-2 years.

Industry comparison panel (6 volunteers)

  • We would ideally like 2 volunteers from pharmaceutical companies, 2 volunteers from CRO and 2 volunteers from CTU/ other organizations. We would like a range of experience represented for the panel from 3+ years working as a medical statistician.

Previous PSI Career Events Material

View the 2019 Event Photo Album

View the 2019 Event Photo Album

PSI Careers Fair 2017 Photo Slideshow

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