This webinar brings together three complementary perspectives to help PSI contributors develop conference presentations and posters that communicate clearly, engage audiences, and reflect inclusive practice. Across the session, participants will explore how to refine their message, prepare effectively, and deliver with confidence.
We begin by examining how to move from substance to message, focusing on what makes a talk genuinely resonate. This segment encourages presenters to think about what their audience will remember, how to frame complex ideas with clarity, and how to avoid common communication pitfalls that can dilute an otherwise strong contribution. The aim is to help presenters shape their material in a way that supports understanding and impact.
The second session turns to the practicalities of preparation. Rather than offering an exhaustive checklist, it highlights the habits and decisions that make the biggest difference: identifying core messages, preparing materials with intention, rehearsing in ways that improve delivery, and navigating the realities of both oral and poster formats. The emphasis is on preparation that supports accessibility, reduces stress, and helps presenters feel ready for the day.
We close with a reflective session on inclusive presenting, inviting participants to consider their own experiences as audience members and presenters. Through guided questions and shared insights, the session surfaces the barriers people commonly face in talks and explores simple, memorable principles that help make presentations more inclusive.
Together, these sessions equip attendees to design, prepare, and deliver conference contributions that are engaging, inclusive, and impactful.
Speaker details
Speaker
Biography
Abstract
Tim Morris, Novartis
Tim works in Novartis’s Statistical Methodology group, where he moved in 2025 after spending 18 years at the MRC Clinical Trials Unit at UCL. He provides methodological support to Novartis studies and does research on simulation studies, estimands, handling missing data, sensitivity analysis, covariate adjustment, meta-analysis, and visualisation. He enjoys presenting but not as much as he enjoys hearing others present well.
From substance to message at PSI 2026
Karen Smith, UCB
Karen Smith joined UCB as a Director in Early Development Statistics in 2025, having previously worked across the pharmaceutical, CRO, academic and NHS sectors. As a member of the PSI DEIB Advisory Group, and lead for the Events sub-team, she champions greater inclusion and accessibility within the statistical community.
A deep dive into practice:
preparing for your conference contribution
Claire Brittain, Novartis
Claire Brittain, who works at Novartis and serves as Careers Director for PSI, has long been passionate about ensuring stories and conversations are inclusive and accessible for audiences of all ages and abilities.
She hosted the PSI Conference plenary on Neurodiversity in the Workplace in 2024, which sparked wide-ranging discussions and helped prompt the creation of PSI’s DEIB Advisory Group, which continues to guide and inform the PSI’s approach to inclusion.
Delivering Inclusive Presentations: Making Sure Everyone Can Follow
Emma Crawford, Chair of PSI DEIB Advisory Group
Emma Crawford is a Principal Biostatistician and Chair of the PSI DEIB Advisory Group. With over twelve years’ experience across pharma and CRO settings, she combines statistical leadership with a commitment to inclusive scientific communication. Emma advocates for accessible, impactful presentations and supports colleagues in sharing complex ideas with clarity and confidence.
This webinar brings together three complementary perspectives to help PSI contributors develop conference presentations and posters that communicate clearly, engage audiences, and reflect inclusive practice. Across the session, participants will explore how to refine their message, prepare effectively, and deliver with confidence.
We begin by examining how to move from substance to message, focusing on what makes a talk genuinely resonate. This segment encourages presenters to think about what their audience will remember, how to frame complex ideas with clarity, and how to avoid common communication pitfalls that can dilute an otherwise strong contribution. The aim is to help presenters shape their material in a way that supports understanding and impact.
The second session turns to the practicalities of preparation. Rather than offering an exhaustive checklist, it highlights the habits and decisions that make the biggest difference: identifying core messages, preparing materials with intention, rehearsing in ways that improve delivery, and navigating the realities of both oral and poster formats. The emphasis is on preparation that supports accessibility, reduces stress, and helps presenters feel ready for the day.
We close with a reflective session on inclusive presenting, inviting participants to consider their own experiences as audience members and presenters. Through guided questions and shared insights, the session surfaces the barriers people commonly face in talks and explores simple, memorable principles that help make presentations more inclusive.
Together, these sessions equip attendees to design, prepare, and deliver conference contributions that are engaging, inclusive, and impactful.
Speaker details
Speaker
Biography
Abstract
Tim Morris, Novartis
Tim works in Novartis’s Statistical Methodology group, where he moved in 2025 after spending 18 years at the MRC Clinical Trials Unit at UCL. He provides methodological support to Novartis studies and does research on simulation studies, estimands, handling missing data, sensitivity analysis, covariate adjustment, meta-analysis, and visualisation. He enjoys presenting but not as much as he enjoys hearing others present well.
From substance to message at PSI 2026
Karen Smith, UCB
Karen Smith joined UCB as a Director in Early Development Statistics in 2025, having previously worked across the pharmaceutical, CRO, academic and NHS sectors. As a member of the PSI DEIB Advisory Group, and lead for the Events sub-team, she champions greater inclusion and accessibility within the statistical community.
A deep dive into practice:
preparing for your conference contribution
Claire Brittain, Novartis
Claire Brittain, who works at Novartis and serves as Careers Director for PSI, has long been passionate about ensuring stories and conversations are inclusive and accessible for audiences of all ages and abilities.
She hosted the PSI Conference plenary on Neurodiversity in the Workplace in 2024, which sparked wide-ranging discussions and helped prompt the creation of PSI’s DEIB Advisory Group, which continues to guide and inform the PSI’s approach to inclusion.
Delivering Inclusive Presentations: Making Sure Everyone Can Follow
Emma Crawford, Chair of PSI DEIB Advisory Group
Emma Crawford is a Principal Biostatistician and Chair of the PSI DEIB Advisory Group. With over twelve years’ experience across pharma and CRO settings, she combines statistical leadership with a commitment to inclusive scientific communication. Emma advocates for accessible, impactful presentations and supports colleagues in sharing complex ideas with clarity and confidence.
This webinar brings together three complementary perspectives to help PSI contributors develop conference presentations and posters that communicate clearly, engage audiences, and reflect inclusive practice. Across the session, participants will explore how to refine their message, prepare effectively, and deliver with confidence.
We begin by examining how to move from substance to message, focusing on what makes a talk genuinely resonate. This segment encourages presenters to think about what their audience will remember, how to frame complex ideas with clarity, and how to avoid common communication pitfalls that can dilute an otherwise strong contribution. The aim is to help presenters shape their material in a way that supports understanding and impact.
The second session turns to the practicalities of preparation. Rather than offering an exhaustive checklist, it highlights the habits and decisions that make the biggest difference: identifying core messages, preparing materials with intention, rehearsing in ways that improve delivery, and navigating the realities of both oral and poster formats. The emphasis is on preparation that supports accessibility, reduces stress, and helps presenters feel ready for the day.
We close with a reflective session on inclusive presenting, inviting participants to consider their own experiences as audience members and presenters. Through guided questions and shared insights, the session surfaces the barriers people commonly face in talks and explores simple, memorable principles that help make presentations more inclusive.
Together, these sessions equip attendees to design, prepare, and deliver conference contributions that are engaging, inclusive, and impactful.
Speaker details
Speaker
Biography
Abstract
Tim Morris, Novartis
Tim works in Novartis’s Statistical Methodology group, where he moved in 2025 after spending 18 years at the MRC Clinical Trials Unit at UCL. He provides methodological support to Novartis studies and does research on simulation studies, estimands, handling missing data, sensitivity analysis, covariate adjustment, meta-analysis, and visualisation. He enjoys presenting but not as much as he enjoys hearing others present well.
From substance to message at PSI 2026
Karen Smith, UCB
Karen Smith joined UCB as a Director in Early Development Statistics in 2025, having previously worked across the pharmaceutical, CRO, academic and NHS sectors. As a member of the PSI DEIB Advisory Group, and lead for the Events sub-team, she champions greater inclusion and accessibility within the statistical community.
A deep dive into practice:
preparing for your conference contribution
Claire Brittain, Novartis
Claire Brittain, who works at Novartis and serves as Careers Director for PSI, has long been passionate about ensuring stories and conversations are inclusive and accessible for audiences of all ages and abilities.
She hosted the PSI Conference plenary on Neurodiversity in the Workplace in 2024, which sparked wide-ranging discussions and helped prompt the creation of PSI’s DEIB Advisory Group, which continues to guide and inform the PSI’s approach to inclusion.
Delivering Inclusive Presentations: Making Sure Everyone Can Follow
Emma Crawford, Chair of PSI DEIB Advisory Group
Emma Crawford is a Principal Biostatistician and Chair of the PSI DEIB Advisory Group. With over twelve years’ experience across pharma and CRO settings, she combines statistical leadership with a commitment to inclusive scientific communication. Emma advocates for accessible, impactful presentations and supports colleagues in sharing complex ideas with clarity and confidence.
This webinar brings together three complementary perspectives to help PSI contributors develop conference presentations and posters that communicate clearly, engage audiences, and reflect inclusive practice. Across the session, participants will explore how to refine their message, prepare effectively, and deliver with confidence.
We begin by examining how to move from substance to message, focusing on what makes a talk genuinely resonate. This segment encourages presenters to think about what their audience will remember, how to frame complex ideas with clarity, and how to avoid common communication pitfalls that can dilute an otherwise strong contribution. The aim is to help presenters shape their material in a way that supports understanding and impact.
The second session turns to the practicalities of preparation. Rather than offering an exhaustive checklist, it highlights the habits and decisions that make the biggest difference: identifying core messages, preparing materials with intention, rehearsing in ways that improve delivery, and navigating the realities of both oral and poster formats. The emphasis is on preparation that supports accessibility, reduces stress, and helps presenters feel ready for the day.
We close with a reflective session on inclusive presenting, inviting participants to consider their own experiences as audience members and presenters. Through guided questions and shared insights, the session surfaces the barriers people commonly face in talks and explores simple, memorable principles that help make presentations more inclusive.
Together, these sessions equip attendees to design, prepare, and deliver conference contributions that are engaging, inclusive, and impactful.
Speaker details
Speaker
Biography
Abstract
Tim Morris, Novartis
Tim works in Novartis’s Statistical Methodology group, where he moved in 2025 after spending 18 years at the MRC Clinical Trials Unit at UCL. He provides methodological support to Novartis studies and does research on simulation studies, estimands, handling missing data, sensitivity analysis, covariate adjustment, meta-analysis, and visualisation. He enjoys presenting but not as much as he enjoys hearing others present well.
From substance to message at PSI 2026
Karen Smith, UCB
Karen Smith joined UCB as a Director in Early Development Statistics in 2025, having previously worked across the pharmaceutical, CRO, academic and NHS sectors. As a member of the PSI DEIB Advisory Group, and lead for the Events sub-team, she champions greater inclusion and accessibility within the statistical community.
A deep dive into practice:
preparing for your conference contribution
Claire Brittain, Novartis
Claire Brittain, who works at Novartis and serves as Careers Director for PSI, has long been passionate about ensuring stories and conversations are inclusive and accessible for audiences of all ages and abilities.
She hosted the PSI Conference plenary on Neurodiversity in the Workplace in 2024, which sparked wide-ranging discussions and helped prompt the creation of PSI’s DEIB Advisory Group, which continues to guide and inform the PSI’s approach to inclusion.
Delivering Inclusive Presentations: Making Sure Everyone Can Follow
Emma Crawford, Chair of PSI DEIB Advisory Group
Emma Crawford is a Principal Biostatistician and Chair of the PSI DEIB Advisory Group. With over twelve years’ experience across pharma and CRO settings, she combines statistical leadership with a commitment to inclusive scientific communication. Emma advocates for accessible, impactful presentations and supports colleagues in sharing complex ideas with clarity and confidence.
This webinar brings together three complementary perspectives to help PSI contributors develop conference presentations and posters that communicate clearly, engage audiences, and reflect inclusive practice. Across the session, participants will explore how to refine their message, prepare effectively, and deliver with confidence.
We begin by examining how to move from substance to message, focusing on what makes a talk genuinely resonate. This segment encourages presenters to think about what their audience will remember, how to frame complex ideas with clarity, and how to avoid common communication pitfalls that can dilute an otherwise strong contribution. The aim is to help presenters shape their material in a way that supports understanding and impact.
The second session turns to the practicalities of preparation. Rather than offering an exhaustive checklist, it highlights the habits and decisions that make the biggest difference: identifying core messages, preparing materials with intention, rehearsing in ways that improve delivery, and navigating the realities of both oral and poster formats. The emphasis is on preparation that supports accessibility, reduces stress, and helps presenters feel ready for the day.
We close with a reflective session on inclusive presenting, inviting participants to consider their own experiences as audience members and presenters. Through guided questions and shared insights, the session surfaces the barriers people commonly face in talks and explores simple, memorable principles that help make presentations more inclusive.
Together, these sessions equip attendees to design, prepare, and deliver conference contributions that are engaging, inclusive, and impactful.
Speaker details
Speaker
Biography
Abstract
Tim Morris, Novartis
Tim works in Novartis’s Statistical Methodology group, where he moved in 2025 after spending 18 years at the MRC Clinical Trials Unit at UCL. He provides methodological support to Novartis studies and does research on simulation studies, estimands, handling missing data, sensitivity analysis, covariate adjustment, meta-analysis, and visualisation. He enjoys presenting but not as much as he enjoys hearing others present well.
From substance to message at PSI 2026
Karen Smith, UCB
Karen Smith joined UCB as a Director in Early Development Statistics in 2025, having previously worked across the pharmaceutical, CRO, academic and NHS sectors. As a member of the PSI DEIB Advisory Group, and lead for the Events sub-team, she champions greater inclusion and accessibility within the statistical community.
A deep dive into practice:
preparing for your conference contribution
Claire Brittain, Novartis
Claire Brittain, who works at Novartis and serves as Careers Director for PSI, has long been passionate about ensuring stories and conversations are inclusive and accessible for audiences of all ages and abilities.
She hosted the PSI Conference plenary on Neurodiversity in the Workplace in 2024, which sparked wide-ranging discussions and helped prompt the creation of PSI’s DEIB Advisory Group, which continues to guide and inform the PSI’s approach to inclusion.
Delivering Inclusive Presentations: Making Sure Everyone Can Follow
Emma Crawford, Chair of PSI DEIB Advisory Group
Emma Crawford is a Principal Biostatistician and Chair of the PSI DEIB Advisory Group. With over twelve years’ experience across pharma and CRO settings, she combines statistical leadership with a commitment to inclusive scientific communication. Emma advocates for accessible, impactful presentations and supports colleagues in sharing complex ideas with clarity and confidence.
This webinar brings together three complementary perspectives to help PSI contributors develop conference presentations and posters that communicate clearly, engage audiences, and reflect inclusive practice. Across the session, participants will explore how to refine their message, prepare effectively, and deliver with confidence.
We begin by examining how to move from substance to message, focusing on what makes a talk genuinely resonate. This segment encourages presenters to think about what their audience will remember, how to frame complex ideas with clarity, and how to avoid common communication pitfalls that can dilute an otherwise strong contribution. The aim is to help presenters shape their material in a way that supports understanding and impact.
The second session turns to the practicalities of preparation. Rather than offering an exhaustive checklist, it highlights the habits and decisions that make the biggest difference: identifying core messages, preparing materials with intention, rehearsing in ways that improve delivery, and navigating the realities of both oral and poster formats. The emphasis is on preparation that supports accessibility, reduces stress, and helps presenters feel ready for the day.
We close with a reflective session on inclusive presenting, inviting participants to consider their own experiences as audience members and presenters. Through guided questions and shared insights, the session surfaces the barriers people commonly face in talks and explores simple, memorable principles that help make presentations more inclusive.
Together, these sessions equip attendees to design, prepare, and deliver conference contributions that are engaging, inclusive, and impactful.
Speaker details
Speaker
Biography
Abstract
Tim Morris, Novartis
Tim works in Novartis’s Statistical Methodology group, where he moved in 2025 after spending 18 years at the MRC Clinical Trials Unit at UCL. He provides methodological support to Novartis studies and does research on simulation studies, estimands, handling missing data, sensitivity analysis, covariate adjustment, meta-analysis, and visualisation. He enjoys presenting but not as much as he enjoys hearing others present well.
From substance to message at PSI 2026
Karen Smith, UCB
Karen Smith joined UCB as a Director in Early Development Statistics in 2025, having previously worked across the pharmaceutical, CRO, academic and NHS sectors. As a member of the PSI DEIB Advisory Group, and lead for the Events sub-team, she champions greater inclusion and accessibility within the statistical community.
A deep dive into practice:
preparing for your conference contribution
Claire Brittain, Novartis
Claire Brittain, who works at Novartis and serves as Careers Director for PSI, has long been passionate about ensuring stories and conversations are inclusive and accessible for audiences of all ages and abilities.
She hosted the PSI Conference plenary on Neurodiversity in the Workplace in 2024, which sparked wide-ranging discussions and helped prompt the creation of PSI’s DEIB Advisory Group, which continues to guide and inform the PSI’s approach to inclusion.
Delivering Inclusive Presentations: Making Sure Everyone Can Follow
Emma Crawford, Chair of PSI DEIB Advisory Group
Emma Crawford is a Principal Biostatistician and Chair of the PSI DEIB Advisory Group. With over twelve years’ experience across pharma and CRO settings, she combines statistical leadership with a commitment to inclusive scientific communication. Emma advocates for accessible, impactful presentations and supports colleagues in sharing complex ideas with clarity and confidence.
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PSI Book Club: Change: How organisations achieve hard-to-imagine results in uncertain and volatile times
Organizations have to adapt to the transforming landscape of our industry to ensure they continue to be successful in the future. Many of us are feeling the impact of organizational change. By reading John P Kotter’s book we can understand about organizational change and learn how to thrive, rather than just survive, through change.
Change, by John P Kotter (and his team), is a summary of all that he has learned over his decades of research and leading change. His book describes why many current approaches to change are inadequate and explains why new solutions need to give people a voice and a role in a new, change-embracing organization.
Develop your understanding of organisational change and become empowered to be part of your organisation’s change, by reading Change by John P Kotter and joining the Sept-Dec 2025 book club. You will be invited to join facilitated discussions of the concepts and ideas and apply knowledge from the book in-between sessions.
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 networking event is aimed at statisticians that are new to the pharmaceutical industry who wish to meet colleagues from different companies and backgrounds.
PSI Book Club: Another Door Opens – Book Club Special Event
This is a Book Club Special Event in response to the changes in our industry and as a supportive move to create community and connection for those navigating redundancy and uncertainty. Read the book in advance of the book club session then join the zoom call to discuss ideas. There will be breakout groups to connect with others, exchange experiences of how the book has helped, and offer support.
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.
PSI Training Course: Propensity Scores: Practical Application in Non-randomised Studies
The course will introduce the topic of propensity scores and the use of external data. Covering the topics of matching and weighting as well as more advance topics of high dimension propensity scores, multi-valued treatments, double robustness and time-varying scenarios. There will be the opportunity to participate in some hands on practical exercises in R.
Making Estimands Work - Practical Approaches with Implementation in Data Standards
This event will discuss the impact of the estimand framework on data flow and data handling for analysis datasets (ADaM). What are the considerations to produce data sets suitable for estimation of estimands and traceability of the occurrence of intercurrent events. This webinar will include tips for best practice, based on the White paper Implementation of ICH E9(R1) Estimands Framework using Data Standards.
PSI/EFSPI Biomarker SIG Webinar: Statistical Methods for ctDNA Data
This webinar will describe what ctDNA is and what the key challenges are for analysing it. We will then summarise and review methods that were published over the last few years for analysing ctDNA data.
This two-afternoon virtual course provides a practical introduction to adaptive clinical trials, focusing on the concepts, applications, and regulatory principles outlined in ICH E20 through real-world examples and case studies.
PSI Careers - MEDMathS: Medicine Empowered by Data, Maths and Statistics
Date: Wednesday 4th November 2026
A careers talk about medical statistics and how it plays a crucial role in developing new medicines. Learn about the field of medical statistics and how it plays a crucial role in developing groundbreaking new medicines, vaccines and healthcare products.
Date: 18 November 2026
This is an excellent opportunity for students to find out more about the field of medical statistics, talk to people from different organisations and make contacts for the future. All students currently studying for a mathematics or statistics-related BSc, MSc or PhD are invited to attend, and we welcome interest from exhibitors too.
This networking event is aimed at statisticians that are new to the pharmaceutical industry who wish to meet colleagues from different companies and backgrounds.
In this vital role you will generate evidence to meet Health Technology Assessment (HTA) requirements, while ensuring that the analyses performed meet required standards and are robust and valid.
Bristol Myers Squibb - Director, Statistical Methodology and Innovation
Lead the development of innovative statistical methods, provides expert consulting, oversees tools and software, and mentors team members while collaborating cross-functionally to address complex drug development challenges.
Phastar – Associate Director, Statistics – Real World Evidence (RWE)
As an Associate Director, Statistics (RWE) you will focus on supporting one of our key pharmaceutical clients within our FSP function. This will be a hands-on technical role, with oversight responsibilities and cross-functional exposure.
Phastar – Principal Statistician – Real World Evidence (RWE)
We are seeking an experienced Statistician to join our FSP team to support one of our fantastic and well-known global pharmaceutical clients, at Principal level.
We are seeking an experienced Statistician to join our FSP team to support one of our fantastic and well-known global pharmaceutical clients, at either Senior or Principal levels.
This position is deal for a statistician who values ownership, collaboration, and using data to enable confident development decisions and to support regulatory submissions.
Claire Brittain, Novartis
Emma Crawford, Chair of PSI DEIB Advisory Group