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Cracking the Industry Code: A Letter to Future Biostatisticians Entering the Pharmaceutical Industry

Bill Emker, Lei Wang, Helena Fan, and Dean Grimm, The Lotus Group Dear Future Biostatistician, If you are finishing your PhD and trying to enter pharma or biotech right now, you have felt how difficult this market has become. From 2020 through 2022, biotech grew fast. Capital flowed, companies hired aggressively, and entry-level positions were abundant. Then funding … [Read more...] about Cracking the Industry Code: A Letter to Future Biostatisticians Entering the Pharmaceutical Industry

Looking for Your First Professional Job? Read These Tips 

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  D. Anthony Miles D. Anthony Miles is a 35-time award-winning statistician, Enterprise Review Hall of Famer, forensic marketing pioneer, legal expert witness, and six-time best-selling author. He is also CEO and founder of Miles Development Industries Corporation, a consulting practice and venture capital firm, and CMO/equity partner for Safedrop Security … [Read more...] about Looking for Your First Professional Job? Read These Tips 

JSM Overwhelm? Here’s Advice from Seasoned Attendees

Attending the Joint Statistical Meetings for the first time can feel overwhelming—it’s a big event with thousands of attendees! To help ease nerves, we asked a few seasoned attendees to share their first-time experiences. From unexpected moments to valuable lessons, here’s what they had to say: Liz Mannshardt, Westat What is a “wow” moment from your first conference? At my … [Read more...] about JSM Overwhelm? Here’s Advice from Seasoned Attendees

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