Royal Statistical Society, 12 Errol Street, London, EC1Y 8LX and web-conference.
At the meeting the membership will learn about the terms of the proposed merger between PSI and the RSS and have the opportunity to ask questions of PSI directors involved in merger discussions and of representatives of the RSS.
PSI members will be asked to vote on a proposed merger between RSS and PSI at an extraordinary general meeting in September.
Under the proposed terms of the merger, PSI would become the Pharmaceutical Statistics Section of the RSS. More details, including those terms and answers to frequently asked questions are available on the PSI website.
The meeting will be divided into two parts: one will be a presentation of information relevant to the merger and the second will be a formal debate of the merger. Attendees are welcome to contribute speeches to the debate. In order to allow participation from the maximum number of attendees, those making contributed speeches are asked to keep to two minutes speaking. To help the meeting run smoothly, please register your interest in speaking in advance with the meeting chair or at the PSI email address (psi@mci-group.com). Speakers who have given notice in advance will be given first preference on the night.
Agenda
10 minute review of the agenda and rules for debate
Background to the merger
• 10 minute presentation of PSI’s state-of-the-nation and strategy (as it stood before the JAC discussions)
• 10 minutes presentation of RSS (strategy and structure)
• 10 minute presentation of proposed charter
Any materials presented will be made available in advance on the PSI website.
Debate (Chair: Katherine Hutchinson)
25 minutes of formal speeches: 4x6 minute speeches (2 x pro, 2 x anti) debating whether or not PSI should merge into the RSS
20-35 minutes of contributed speeches: up to 15x2 minute speeches taken from the floor/phone lines
10 minutes of formal rebuttal: 2x5 minute rebuttal/summary speeches from the debaters (1 x pro, 1 x anti).
Final Q&A and closeout
10 minutes of questions to JAC, PSI BoD, RSS representatives about issues raised by discussion
Summary by the chair of next steps
Standing orders for the debate Timing: 6 minute speeches for invited speakers, with 30 seconds maximum overrun strictly enforced. Two minutes for contributed speakers, with no overrun. One bite at the cherry: with the exception of the one rebuttal speech for each side and interruptions (see below) each speaker can only speak once. If there is time left over at the end, repeat contributions will be solicited by the chair. Interruptions:
• attendees can offer questions/comments by raising their hand.
• Speakers are not obliged to cede the floor.
• If a comment is accepted, it should be <15 seconds long.
• No interruptions can be offered during an (invited/contributed) speaker’s first and last minute (/30 seconds) Rebuttal speeches: these should aim to answer questions raised during the debate or challenge arguments made by the opposing side. They should not bring up new material or arguments unless necessary to make a rebuttal.
Scientific Meetings
Membership Town Hall: PSI/RSS merger
Royal Statistical Society
12 Errol Street, London, EC1Y 8LX
Royal Statistical Society, 12 Errol Street, London, EC1Y 8LX and web-conference.
At the meeting the membership will learn about the terms of the proposed merger between PSI and the RSS and have the opportunity to ask questions of PSI directors involved in merger discussions and of representatives of the RSS.
PSI members will be asked to vote on a proposed merger between RSS and PSI at an extraordinary general meeting in September.
Under the proposed terms of the merger, PSI would become the Pharmaceutical Statistics Section of the RSS. More details, including those terms and answers to frequently asked questions are available on the PSI website.
The meeting will be divided into two parts: one will be a presentation of information relevant to the merger and the second will be a formal debate of the merger. Attendees are welcome to contribute speeches to the debate. In order to allow participation from the maximum number of attendees, those making contributed speeches are asked to keep to two minutes speaking. To help the meeting run smoothly, please register your interest in speaking in advance with the meeting chair or at the PSI email address (psi@mci-group.com). Speakers who have given notice in advance will be given first preference on the night.
Agenda
10 minute review of the agenda and rules for debate
Background to the merger
• 10 minute presentation of PSI’s state-of-the-nation and strategy (as it stood before the JAC discussions)
• 10 minutes presentation of RSS (strategy and structure)
• 10 minute presentation of proposed charter
Any materials presented will be made available in advance on the PSI website.
Debate (Chair: Katherine Hutchinson)
25 minutes of formal speeches: 4x6 minute speeches (2 x pro, 2 x anti) debating whether or not PSI should merge into the RSS
20-35 minutes of contributed speeches: up to 15x2 minute speeches taken from the floor/phone lines
10 minutes of formal rebuttal: 2x5 minute rebuttal/summary speeches from the debaters (1 x pro, 1 x anti).
Final Q&A and closeout
10 minutes of questions to JAC, PSI BoD, RSS representatives about issues raised by discussion
Summary by the chair of next steps
Standing orders for the debate Timing: 6 minute speeches for invited speakers, with 30 seconds maximum overrun strictly enforced. Two minutes for contributed speakers, with no overrun. One bite at the cherry: with the exception of the one rebuttal speech for each side and interruptions (see below) each speaker can only speak once. If there is time left over at the end, repeat contributions will be solicited by the chair. Interruptions:
• attendees can offer questions/comments by raising their hand.
• Speakers are not obliged to cede the floor.
• If a comment is accepted, it should be <15 seconds long.
• No interruptions can be offered during an (invited/contributed) speaker’s first and last minute (/30 seconds) Rebuttal speeches: these should aim to answer questions raised during the debate or challenge arguments made by the opposing side. They should not bring up new material or arguments unless necessary to make a rebuttal.
Training Courses
Membership Town Hall: PSI/RSS merger
Royal Statistical Society
12 Errol Street, London, EC1Y 8LX
Royal Statistical Society, 12 Errol Street, London, EC1Y 8LX and web-conference.
At the meeting the membership will learn about the terms of the proposed merger between PSI and the RSS and have the opportunity to ask questions of PSI directors involved in merger discussions and of representatives of the RSS.
PSI members will be asked to vote on a proposed merger between RSS and PSI at an extraordinary general meeting in September.
Under the proposed terms of the merger, PSI would become the Pharmaceutical Statistics Section of the RSS. More details, including those terms and answers to frequently asked questions are available on the PSI website.
The meeting will be divided into two parts: one will be a presentation of information relevant to the merger and the second will be a formal debate of the merger. Attendees are welcome to contribute speeches to the debate. In order to allow participation from the maximum number of attendees, those making contributed speeches are asked to keep to two minutes speaking. To help the meeting run smoothly, please register your interest in speaking in advance with the meeting chair or at the PSI email address (psi@mci-group.com). Speakers who have given notice in advance will be given first preference on the night.
Agenda
10 minute review of the agenda and rules for debate
Background to the merger
• 10 minute presentation of PSI’s state-of-the-nation and strategy (as it stood before the JAC discussions)
• 10 minutes presentation of RSS (strategy and structure)
• 10 minute presentation of proposed charter
Any materials presented will be made available in advance on the PSI website.
Debate (Chair: Katherine Hutchinson)
25 minutes of formal speeches: 4x6 minute speeches (2 x pro, 2 x anti) debating whether or not PSI should merge into the RSS
20-35 minutes of contributed speeches: up to 15x2 minute speeches taken from the floor/phone lines
10 minutes of formal rebuttal: 2x5 minute rebuttal/summary speeches from the debaters (1 x pro, 1 x anti).
Final Q&A and closeout
10 minutes of questions to JAC, PSI BoD, RSS representatives about issues raised by discussion
Summary by the chair of next steps
Standing orders for the debate Timing: 6 minute speeches for invited speakers, with 30 seconds maximum overrun strictly enforced. Two minutes for contributed speakers, with no overrun. One bite at the cherry: with the exception of the one rebuttal speech for each side and interruptions (see below) each speaker can only speak once. If there is time left over at the end, repeat contributions will be solicited by the chair. Interruptions:
• attendees can offer questions/comments by raising their hand.
• Speakers are not obliged to cede the floor.
• If a comment is accepted, it should be <15 seconds long.
• No interruptions can be offered during an (invited/contributed) speaker’s first and last minute (/30 seconds) Rebuttal speeches: these should aim to answer questions raised during the debate or challenge arguments made by the opposing side. They should not bring up new material or arguments unless necessary to make a rebuttal.
Journal Club
Membership Town Hall: PSI/RSS merger
Royal Statistical Society
12 Errol Street, London, EC1Y 8LX
Royal Statistical Society, 12 Errol Street, London, EC1Y 8LX and web-conference.
At the meeting the membership will learn about the terms of the proposed merger between PSI and the RSS and have the opportunity to ask questions of PSI directors involved in merger discussions and of representatives of the RSS.
PSI members will be asked to vote on a proposed merger between RSS and PSI at an extraordinary general meeting in September.
Under the proposed terms of the merger, PSI would become the Pharmaceutical Statistics Section of the RSS. More details, including those terms and answers to frequently asked questions are available on the PSI website.
The meeting will be divided into two parts: one will be a presentation of information relevant to the merger and the second will be a formal debate of the merger. Attendees are welcome to contribute speeches to the debate. In order to allow participation from the maximum number of attendees, those making contributed speeches are asked to keep to two minutes speaking. To help the meeting run smoothly, please register your interest in speaking in advance with the meeting chair or at the PSI email address (psi@mci-group.com). Speakers who have given notice in advance will be given first preference on the night.
Agenda
10 minute review of the agenda and rules for debate
Background to the merger
• 10 minute presentation of PSI’s state-of-the-nation and strategy (as it stood before the JAC discussions)
• 10 minutes presentation of RSS (strategy and structure)
• 10 minute presentation of proposed charter
Any materials presented will be made available in advance on the PSI website.
Debate (Chair: Katherine Hutchinson)
25 minutes of formal speeches: 4x6 minute speeches (2 x pro, 2 x anti) debating whether or not PSI should merge into the RSS
20-35 minutes of contributed speeches: up to 15x2 minute speeches taken from the floor/phone lines
10 minutes of formal rebuttal: 2x5 minute rebuttal/summary speeches from the debaters (1 x pro, 1 x anti).
Final Q&A and closeout
10 minutes of questions to JAC, PSI BoD, RSS representatives about issues raised by discussion
Summary by the chair of next steps
Standing orders for the debate Timing: 6 minute speeches for invited speakers, with 30 seconds maximum overrun strictly enforced. Two minutes for contributed speakers, with no overrun. One bite at the cherry: with the exception of the one rebuttal speech for each side and interruptions (see below) each speaker can only speak once. If there is time left over at the end, repeat contributions will be solicited by the chair. Interruptions:
• attendees can offer questions/comments by raising their hand.
• Speakers are not obliged to cede the floor.
• If a comment is accepted, it should be <15 seconds long.
• No interruptions can be offered during an (invited/contributed) speaker’s first and last minute (/30 seconds) Rebuttal speeches: these should aim to answer questions raised during the debate or challenge arguments made by the opposing side. They should not bring up new material or arguments unless necessary to make a rebuttal.
Webinars
Membership Town Hall: PSI/RSS merger
Royal Statistical Society
12 Errol Street, London, EC1Y 8LX
Royal Statistical Society, 12 Errol Street, London, EC1Y 8LX and web-conference.
At the meeting the membership will learn about the terms of the proposed merger between PSI and the RSS and have the opportunity to ask questions of PSI directors involved in merger discussions and of representatives of the RSS.
PSI members will be asked to vote on a proposed merger between RSS and PSI at an extraordinary general meeting in September.
Under the proposed terms of the merger, PSI would become the Pharmaceutical Statistics Section of the RSS. More details, including those terms and answers to frequently asked questions are available on the PSI website.
The meeting will be divided into two parts: one will be a presentation of information relevant to the merger and the second will be a formal debate of the merger. Attendees are welcome to contribute speeches to the debate. In order to allow participation from the maximum number of attendees, those making contributed speeches are asked to keep to two minutes speaking. To help the meeting run smoothly, please register your interest in speaking in advance with the meeting chair or at the PSI email address (psi@mci-group.com). Speakers who have given notice in advance will be given first preference on the night.
Agenda
10 minute review of the agenda and rules for debate
Background to the merger
• 10 minute presentation of PSI’s state-of-the-nation and strategy (as it stood before the JAC discussions)
• 10 minutes presentation of RSS (strategy and structure)
• 10 minute presentation of proposed charter
Any materials presented will be made available in advance on the PSI website.
Debate (Chair: Katherine Hutchinson)
25 minutes of formal speeches: 4x6 minute speeches (2 x pro, 2 x anti) debating whether or not PSI should merge into the RSS
20-35 minutes of contributed speeches: up to 15x2 minute speeches taken from the floor/phone lines
10 minutes of formal rebuttal: 2x5 minute rebuttal/summary speeches from the debaters (1 x pro, 1 x anti).
Final Q&A and closeout
10 minutes of questions to JAC, PSI BoD, RSS representatives about issues raised by discussion
Summary by the chair of next steps
Standing orders for the debate Timing: 6 minute speeches for invited speakers, with 30 seconds maximum overrun strictly enforced. Two minutes for contributed speakers, with no overrun. One bite at the cherry: with the exception of the one rebuttal speech for each side and interruptions (see below) each speaker can only speak once. If there is time left over at the end, repeat contributions will be solicited by the chair. Interruptions:
• attendees can offer questions/comments by raising their hand.
• Speakers are not obliged to cede the floor.
• If a comment is accepted, it should be <15 seconds long.
• No interruptions can be offered during an (invited/contributed) speaker’s first and last minute (/30 seconds) Rebuttal speeches: these should aim to answer questions raised during the debate or challenge arguments made by the opposing side. They should not bring up new material or arguments unless necessary to make a rebuttal.
Careers Meetings
Membership Town Hall: PSI/RSS merger
Royal Statistical Society
12 Errol Street, London, EC1Y 8LX
Royal Statistical Society, 12 Errol Street, London, EC1Y 8LX and web-conference.
At the meeting the membership will learn about the terms of the proposed merger between PSI and the RSS and have the opportunity to ask questions of PSI directors involved in merger discussions and of representatives of the RSS.
PSI members will be asked to vote on a proposed merger between RSS and PSI at an extraordinary general meeting in September.
Under the proposed terms of the merger, PSI would become the Pharmaceutical Statistics Section of the RSS. More details, including those terms and answers to frequently asked questions are available on the PSI website.
The meeting will be divided into two parts: one will be a presentation of information relevant to the merger and the second will be a formal debate of the merger. Attendees are welcome to contribute speeches to the debate. In order to allow participation from the maximum number of attendees, those making contributed speeches are asked to keep to two minutes speaking. To help the meeting run smoothly, please register your interest in speaking in advance with the meeting chair or at the PSI email address (psi@mci-group.com). Speakers who have given notice in advance will be given first preference on the night.
Agenda
10 minute review of the agenda and rules for debate
Background to the merger
• 10 minute presentation of PSI’s state-of-the-nation and strategy (as it stood before the JAC discussions)
• 10 minutes presentation of RSS (strategy and structure)
• 10 minute presentation of proposed charter
Any materials presented will be made available in advance on the PSI website.
Debate (Chair: Katherine Hutchinson)
25 minutes of formal speeches: 4x6 minute speeches (2 x pro, 2 x anti) debating whether or not PSI should merge into the RSS
20-35 minutes of contributed speeches: up to 15x2 minute speeches taken from the floor/phone lines
10 minutes of formal rebuttal: 2x5 minute rebuttal/summary speeches from the debaters (1 x pro, 1 x anti).
Final Q&A and closeout
10 minutes of questions to JAC, PSI BoD, RSS representatives about issues raised by discussion
Summary by the chair of next steps
Standing orders for the debate Timing: 6 minute speeches for invited speakers, with 30 seconds maximum overrun strictly enforced. Two minutes for contributed speakers, with no overrun. One bite at the cherry: with the exception of the one rebuttal speech for each side and interruptions (see below) each speaker can only speak once. If there is time left over at the end, repeat contributions will be solicited by the chair. Interruptions:
• attendees can offer questions/comments by raising their hand.
• Speakers are not obliged to cede the floor.
• If a comment is accepted, it should be <15 seconds long.
• No interruptions can be offered during an (invited/contributed) speaker’s first and last minute (/30 seconds) Rebuttal speeches: these should aim to answer questions raised during the debate or challenge arguments made by the opposing side. They should not bring up new material or arguments unless necessary to make a rebuttal.
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 Book Club - The Art of Explanation: How to Communicate with Clarity and Confidence
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.
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.
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: 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.
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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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