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Upcoming Events
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: Pediatric Extrapolation
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.
PSI Career Young Virtual Event (Q3 2025)
This networking event is aimed at statisticians that are new to the pharmaceutical industry who wish to meet colleagues from different companies and backgrounds.
Pre-Clinical SIG Webinar: AI agents for drug discovery and development
AI agents are large language models equipped with tools that can autonomously tackle challenging tasks. This talk will explore how generative AI agents can enable biomedical discovery.
EFSPI/PSI Causal Inference SIG Webinar: Instrumental Variable Methods
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.
PSI Pre-Clinical Workshop - October 2025
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.
PSI Training Course: Introduction to Machine Learning
Four sessions will include ML foundation (including an introduction, data exploration for ML and dimensionality reduction and feature selection), Supervised learning (including support vector machines and model evaluation and interpretation), model optimization and unsupervised learning (including clustering) and advanced topics (including neural networks, deep learning and large language models).
PSI/EFSPI Vaccines Statistics Workshop
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.
PSI Careers - MEDMathS: Medicine Empowered by Data, Maths and Statistics
Date: Wednesday 5th November 2025 A careers talk about medical statistics and how it plays a crucial role in developing new medicines
PSI Medical Statistics Student Careers Event 2025
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.
PSI Career Young Virtual Event (Q4 2025)
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
Associate Director Biostatistics in Early Development - Novartis
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.
Associate Director Biostatistics, Real World Data - Novartis
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.
Associate Director, Pharmacometrics - Novartis
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.
Director of HTA Biostatistics & Medical Affairs - Novartis
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.
Senior Principal Biostatistician - Novartis
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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