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Join SimulStat at PHUSE US Connect 2025 – Your Opportunity to Connect and Grow!
SimulStat is excited to announce that we will be attending PHUSE US Connect 2025, taking place from March 9-12, 2025, in Orlando, Florida! As a leading provider of biostatistics, statistical programming, and data management solutions for the pharmaceutical and biotech industries, we look forward to engaging with industry professionals, sharing insights, and expanding our network.…
Read MoreTop 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…
Read MoreA Day in the Life of a Statistical Programmer
What’s it really like to be a professional statistical programmer? We asked SimulStat’s Manager of Statistical Programming, Stanley Yuen, to describe his typical workday which he explained is an important mix of meetings and hands on programming. “Statistical programming is a collaborative effort among different departments, so the meetings are intended mainly to communicate among…
Read MoreHow Senior Epidemiology Programmers Help Create Effective Analytical Plans
Getting Your Hands Dirty With the Data to Cross the Finish Line and Grab the Flag “For me, an analytic plan is an overview of what is needed. You don’t know what it will be like until you get your hands dirty in the data.” An analytical plan is a type of research methodology that…
Read MoreThe Essential Soft Skill as a Senior Programmer in Epidemiology
Make yourself Standout “Senior epidemiology programmers have the basic set of skills to carry out statistical analysis from the data perspective, but it really helps if you have a good set of soft skills,” says Nghi Ly, Senior Programmer, SimulStat. To be effective as a programmer, you need to possess a range of technical skills.…
Read MoreWhat Is a Senior Programmer’s Job in the World of Epidemiology?
A Day in the Life of a Senior Programmer “My job is like a puzzler. I’m given a puzzle and I put it together. When I finish a puzzle, it’s like finishing a journey. You start off confused. You don’t know where you’re going. You have no idea how it’s going to end up. The…
Read MoreWork/Life Balance Tips for Senior Programmers in Epidemiology
And a Bad Habit That Will Keep You on Top of Work With no day ever the same, and difficulty to schedule tasks for when it suits you best, how does a senior programmer in epidemiology ensure a healthy work/life balance? Nghi Ly, Senior Programmer at SimulStat, is lucky. She’s a great multitasker and juggles…
Read MoreSAS Tutorial: Tips to Use SAS More Effectively
Streamlining SAS Programming Professionally In this 5-minute SAS tutorial, Stanley Yuen shares his tips for using SAS more effectively. “Sometimes, programmers can get stuck into programming only one way. This can be a real problem when you encounter coding that isn’t very recognizable,” says Stanley. “You must have some flexibility and willingness to learn new…
Read MoreSAS Tutorial: Productivity Tools for Programmers
From Google to GitHub, Bruce Kayton Shares His Productivity Tips For programmers, this SAS tutorial outlining the best productivity tools will help to keep work on track. This is crucial when you’re working to a deadline, or on a piece of code that is essential to the efficiency and accuracy of work to be done.…
Read MoreHow Does a Biostatistician Keep Up With Changes to Their Role?
7 Strategies to Turn Challenges Into Opportunities As a biostatistician, you can be sure that changes in processes, procedures, and regulations will affect your work. You’ll need to be adaptable as the responsibilities and duties within your role evolve. While change can be invigorating, it can also be demoralizing. Especially if it forces you to…
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