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.
Episodes

Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Episode Summary
In this Verisian Community Podcast episode, we welcome Ritika Aggarwal from Novartis, who shares insights on the evolving landscape of statistical programming. Addressing challenges like data complexity and the rise of AI, Ritika frames these as opportunities for innovation. We touch on the industry's adaptation to the "new normal," the crucial role of continuous learning for programmers, and the importance of staying updated with changing clinical data standards. Ritika's experiences offer a deep dive into the dynamic field of statistical programming, highlighting the potential for professional growth and the overall advancement of the industry.
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Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Episode Summary
In this episode of the Verisian Community Podcast, we're thrilled to welcome Mansi Thakrar, a Statistical Programmer at Massachusetts General Hospital. This marks our second installment dedicated to discussing good programming practices, where Mansi shares her insights into what constitutes good statistical code in biostatistics. Additionally, we delve into the challenges and opportunities presented by AI in clinical programming, and Mansi provides practical tips tailored for new statistical programmers.
Resources
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Join the Verisian Community: https://www.verisian.com/community
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Thursday Jan 04, 2024
Thursday Jan 04, 2024
Episode SummaryIn this episode of the Verisian Community Podcast, we welcome Shadab from Merck and Rahul from Johnson & Johnson. Our conversation begins with a discussion on the feasibility and desirability of achieving end-to-end automation in the realm of clinical programming. We then delve into the world of generative AI, exploring its potential to revolutionize existing workflows. To wrap up, we discuss the evolving skill set and qualifications necessary to excel as a statistical programmer in today's dynamic industry.
Resources
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Join the Verisian Community: https://www.verisian.com/community
Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/verisian/

Saturday Dec 23, 2023
Saturday Dec 23, 2023
Episode SummaryIn this episode of the Verisian Community Podcast, we welcome Cornelia from Bayer, to discuss good programming practice in clinical programming. Cornelia highlights the critical aspects of writing good SAS code and adapting to languages such as R. Cornelia delves into how Bayer is embracing AI in clinical programming and emphasizes the pivotal role of maintaining high standards in code quality and thorough documentation, especially for regulatory compliance.
Resources
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Monday Dec 11, 2023
Monday Dec 11, 2023
Episode Summary
In this episode of the Verisian Community Podcast, Kyle (Syneos) and Oliver (Bayer) discuss the challenges and opportunities of open source in clinical analysis. They look at the importance of people and communication within the industry and the need for a culture change before embracing new systems. They also explore the potential of AI in clinical analysis, highlighting its benefits in code generation and documentation. They agree the need for validation and trust in AI systems and the importance of human expertise in tying everything together.
Resources
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Join the Verisian Community: https://www.verisian.com/community
Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/verisian/

Saturday Dec 02, 2023
Saturday Dec 02, 2023
Episode Summary
In the first episode of the Verisian Community Podcast, Tomás and Henning, along with industry expert Sunil, discuss how new technology can improve the world of statistical programming. They look at how the Verisian Validation Engine ensures programmers can guarantee the integrity of their analyses. The discussion navigates through the evolution of data analytics cas, the potential of AI in clinical programming, and previews Verisian's forward-looking initiatives in clinical reporting.
Resources
Learn more about us: https://www.verisian.com/
Join the Verisian Community: https://www.verisian.com/community
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Follow Sunil on: https://r-guru.com/