Top Skills Every Statistical Programmer Should Master – and How You Can Build Them

A successful statistical programmer obviously must have a solid understanding of statistics as well as a strong foundation in a statistical programming language, especially SAS. But according to Stanley Yuen, Manager of Statistical Programming at SimulStat, there are other equally critical skills needed to succeed in this field. One is the knowledge of CDISC compliance…

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Staff Spotlight on Gargi Patel, Senior Biostatistician

Gargi Patel Biostatistician

Meet Gargi Patel, a Senior Biostatistician consulting with the SimulStat team on numerous projects. Originally from Chicago, she earned a degree in Science and Chemistry from the University of Illinois followed by an MS in Biostatistics.  Since then, she has spent over 13 years working on all phases of clinical trials with a focus on…

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Why Can’t You Hire Quality Candidates for Biostatisticians Jobs?

7 Principles of Hiring That Will Transform Your Hiring Success You’ve been trying to hire top-quality candidates for biostatistician jobs, but without success. One of the reasons is that it’s a competitive field. The best candidates may have three or more companies chasing them. Therefore, the odds of hiring your preferred candidates are probably below…

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Hiring for Biostatistician Jobs? Here’s How to Be a Great Interviewer

9 Tips to Help You Interview Effectively Interviewing candidates for biostatistician jobs is not an easy process. Your goal is to learn more about the candidate beyond their resume, while simultaneously motivating the candidate to want to join you. Even the most advanced interviewers can deliver a poor interview experience, which can be disastrous to…

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