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The Human Side of Hiring: What Great Recruiters Understand About Biostatistics Careers

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The most effective recruiters in biometrics understand the greater purpose behind their work. Great statisticians are not just data experts—they are drug developers. They see how study design decisions influence every stage of a product’s lifecycle, from protocol development to regulatory approval and post-marketing surveillance. Finding the right match involves more than … [Read more...] about The Human Side of Hiring: What Great Recruiters Understand About Biostatistics Careers

Applications Wanted for Annie T. Randall Innovator Award

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The Annie T. Randall Innovator Award was established to recognize early-career statistical innovators across all job sectors with any level of educational attainment. The award was named in honor of Black female statistician Annie T. Randall for her pioneering career in government amid pervasive racial discrimination. Her story and legacy in statistics serve as inspiration for … [Read more...] about Applications Wanted for Annie T. Randall Innovator Award

Former ASA Section Chair Shares Career, Leadership Journey

I greatly appreciate the opportunity to share my career journey, and particularly my journey in the Biopharmaceutical Section of the American Statistical Association. I have had, and continue to have, a wonderful career in the pharmaceutical industry. Along the way, I have been fortunate to have a diverse suite of influencers among my managers, mentors, colleagues, and … [Read more...] about Former ASA Section Chair Shares Career, Leadership Journey

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