Mastering Statistical Programming: Journey, Skills, Challenges, and Future Insights

Episode Summary

In this episode of the Verisian Community Podcast, we welcome Sunil Kumar Pusarla to share his journey and insights from over 20 years in statistical programming. Sunil discusses the skills and traits essential for success as a statistical programmer, addressing the challenges and pressures that professionals face today. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining high-quality standards, even under tight deadlines, and compares the distinct cultures and expectations of big pharma versus smaller biotech companies. Sunil also explores how technological advancements are reshaping the role of statistical programmers and offers his vision for how the field will evolve over the next decade, including the new skills that will become crucial in the future.

About The Verisian Community Podcast

The Verisian Community Podcast brings together experts in clinical trials to exchange innovative ideas and best practices central to clinical reporting, submission and review. Aligned with Verisian's mission to accelerate the evaluation and market launch of new medical treatments, each episode features expert insights, with guests ranging from statistical programmers to medical writers, to discuss the challenges and opportunities of the latest software and technology.

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