The distance learning committee of the ASA Biopharmaceutical Section is excited to announce the upcoming event:
It Is Never Too Early to Think About Statistical Leadership
Speaker: Richard C. Zink, JMP Statistical Discovery
Date and Time: Sep 20 2024
3.30 – 5.00pm Eastern Time
Registration link:
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Title: It Is Never Too Early to Think About Statistical Leadership
Abstract: (Bio)statisticians and data scientists are technically proficient. This should come as no surprise, since their education focuses on developing quantitative scientists of the highest order. By the time one completes all of the required courses in methodology, research, programming, and technology, there is often little room for the development of soft skills. Notably, soft skills such as presenting, public speaking, scientific writing, negotiating, influencing, and relating to others are as important to one's success as technical prowess, and these skills are of particular importance in a multidisciplinary environment. (Bio)statisticians and data scientists must communicate technical concepts clearly and convincingly to an audience that possesses little to no statistical background, often containing individuals with some underlying fear or distaste of math and statistics. Ultimately, success with non-statisticians determines how readily the quantitative scientist can contribute to important decisions in their daily work. Career growth and a healthy and thriving statistics discipline depend on the continued development and broadening of statistical influence and leadership. It is important to start early! Even as a student, it is never too early to think about statistical leadership.
This is a presentation of the Leadership in Practice Committee (LiPCom) of the Biopharmaceutical Section of the American Statistical Association. Students and young professionals are especially encouraged to attend.
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Richard C. Zink, Ph.D.
Principal Research Fellow
JMP Statistical Discovery LLC
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