The Book Club is for PSI Members to discuss and share learnings from a wide range of professional development books. Sessions also provide an opportunity to network and build relationships with industry colleagues. We run traditional book clubs and interactive webinars.
Book clubs are hosted as three or four 1-hour sessions, usually monthly, allowing members to join a small, facilitated discussion group of a non-technical book which has been read in advance. Book club sessions give participants an opportunity to dig into the concepts and details ideas of a book and practice them between sessions.
We welcome volunteers to facilitate the blook club discussion groups. Facilitators are provided with specific guidance for the book with ideas on how to run each session. You do not need to have prior experience with leading a book club and it is an excellent chance to get more out of the book or practice your leadership skills. There is a preparatory session for facilitators before the book club begins.
*NEW* Webinars are 1-hour Zoom calls usually during the UK lunch hour giving members an opportunity to discuss a book-based podcast or to review the overall learnings of a previous book. Webinars are an excellent bite-sized opportunity to learn or develop non-technical skills without the commitment of reading an entire book. Previous webinars can be found here.
To get in touch with the PSI Book Club or to suggest a book, please contact us at careers@psiweb.org.
Book Club: The Art of Explanation - How to Communicate with Clarity and Confidence
Do you want to develop non-technical skills to compliment your statistical knowledge? The PSI Book Club has a 4-session format (1-hour, monthly) for discussion concepts and ideas, and offers an opportunity to apply skills from the book in-between sessions.
Ros Atkins is BBC News' Analysis Editor and has presented and reported on the biggest stories around the world for twenty years. His ability to explain complex stories in a clear, concise and consumable way has led to him being dubbed the nation's 'Explainer-in-Chief'.
💬 4 monthly sessions from September to December 2025
🤝 Opportunities to join small group discussions or volunteer as a facilitator
🌐 Live, interactive format via Zoom or Teams
Registration is free to both PSI members & non-members. For more information and to register, please click here.
In the past the book club has covered following books:
Book Club Podcast Webinar: "Atomic Habits - The Science of Getting Your Act Together" by James Clear.
James Clear's bestselling book "Atomic Habits" reveals how tiny daily improvements compound into remarkable results, helping you break bad habits, build good ones, and unlock your full potential. The Book Club held an interactive webinar where participants shared their experiences and thoughts on the podcast (or book).
Book Club and Webinar: “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective people” by Stephen Covey.
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People has had a profound impact on millions of people around the world. The book focuses on cultivating character and refining personality. Its principles are not only transformative for personal growth but also serve as powerful tools for professional development. Due to the popularity of the book there was a follow up webinar.
Book Club: "Dare to Lead" by Brené Brown.
Based on research conducted with leaders, change makers and culture shifters, this book shows how to put those ideas to "dare greatly, rise strong and brave the wilderness" into practice so we can set up and lead.
Book Club: "Never Split the Difference" by Chris Voss.
One of the most recommended books to start improving your negotiation skills: a former FBI hostage negotiator offers a new, field-tested approach to negotiating - exciting to read and with effective methods for any situation.
Book Club: "The Chimp Paradox" by Prof Steve Peters.
Professor Steve Peters explains the struggle that takes place within your mind and then shows how to apply this understanding to every area of your life so you can recognise how your mind is working, understand and manage your emotions and thoughts, and manage yourself and become the person you would like to be.
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.
Develop your non-technical skills by reading The Art of Explanation by Ros Atkins and joining the Sept-Dec 2025 book club. You will be invited to join facilitated discussions of the concepts and ideas and apply skills from the book in-between sessions.
This course is aimed at biostatisticians with no or some pediatric drug development experience who are interested to further their understanding. We will give you an introduction to the pediatric drug development landscape. This will include identifying the key regulations and processes governing pediatric development, a discussion on the needs and challenges when conducting pediatric research and a focus on the ways to overcome these challenges from a statistical perspective.
This networking event is aimed at statisticians that are new to the pharmaceutical industry who wish to meet colleagues from different companies and backgrounds.
The webinar is targeted at statisticians working in the pharmaceutical industry, and the objective is to 1) provide a basic understanding of IV methodology including how it relates to causal inference, and 2) present two inspirational pharma-relevant applications.
The Pre-Clinical Special Interest Group (SIG) Workshop 2025 will take place over two half-days on 7 - 8 October in Verona, Italy, bringing together experts from industry, academia, and regulatory institutions to discuss key challenges and innovations in pre-clinical research.
The program will feature insightful sessions led by distinguished invited speakers, alongside a poster session showcasing the latest advancements in the field. Further details will be provided.
Date: Wednesday 5th November 2025 A careers talk about medical statistics and how it plays a crucial role in developing new medicines
Date: 19 November 2025 This event is aimed at students with an interest in the field of Medical Statistics, for example within pharmaceuticals, healthcare and/or medical research.
This networking event is aimed at statisticians that are new to the pharmaceutical industry who wish to meet colleagues from different companies and backgrounds.
As an Associate Director Biostatistics Early Development, you will be a key member of our biostatistics group, you will play a crucial role in the design, analysis, and interpretation of clinical trials for early development programs.
If you are passionate about biostatistics and real-world data, and are looking for an exciting opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research, we encourage you to apply.
Are you passionate about making a difference in the world of healthcare? Novartis is seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to join our team in London at The Westworks.
As the Director of HTA Biostatistics & Medical Affairs, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of healthcare by providing strategic biostatistical leadership and expertise.
As a Senior Principal Biostatistician, you will be responsible and accountable for all statistical work, both scientific and operational, for one or more assigned clinical trials
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