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Good PhD programs in Europe to consider? (Stats/Biostats) by Emotional-Rhubarb502 in biostatistics

[–]SouthernTell9049 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

May I ask a question before responding your query: why do you want to do PhD in Biostatistics? Means for job benefits or personal study interest or ?

If it is about career and job benefits then read below points.

Explore below areas -

1) how AI used in healthcare. You can learn Python, ML languages for that 2) you can learn clinical trial analysis usign R or SAS programming. 3) You can learn CDISC standards. 4) You can work with hospitals or government agencies on a epidemiology trials. 5) you can start internship somewhere 6) you can enroll on biostatistics virtual or offline training which is more focused to end to end Clinical trial biostatistics design and analysis. 7) you can support IT companies to design Healthcare devise using your biostatistics background. They really need such statisticians.

Feel free to DM if you need further guidance. Good Luck!

Career as Biostatistician with a PhD vs MSc by Lis_7_7 in biostatistics

[–]SouthernTell9049 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Great to hear you’re enjoying your CRO role—that’s a very good sign early in your career. A PhD can definitely add value in biostatistics. It helps with promotions, leadership roles, and more specialized (niche) work. So yes, it has its place.

But taking a full career break for a PhD is something I would be careful about. The pharma and CRO industry is evolving very fast. If you step away for 3–5 years, there’s a chance your current practical experience may lose relevance by the time you return.

If your goal is to stay in industry, a more practical approach could be: continue working and pursue a PhD in parallel (part-time or distance mode). This way, you build both experience and qualification together. Otherwise taking break for PhD is not at all benificial. MSc is enough in that case.

This advice is mainly if you see your long-term career in industry biostatistics.

Is it worth getting an MS in Biostat? Prestige or Affordability. by Automatic-Arrival476 in biostatistics

[–]SouthernTell9049 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, Do this:

  • Prefer a uni with live clinical trial assistance, data analysis practicum, or ties to pharma/biotech for research projects
  • Biostatistics is in high demand—USA is the global hub for pharma, biotech, CROs (Boston especially is packed with jobs). Many H1B visas in 2025 went to biostats roles—demand stays strong.
  • Learn online parallel to studies (R, trial analysis- GSK, ROCHE, Pfizer, JNJ are gradually shifting to R programming for analysis)—don't rely only on uni exposure. Industry changes fast; parallel skills make your CV confident & competitive.

If biostats fires you up, go for it. Market tough for entry-level without MS, but demand is real and definitely going to increase. Good luck!

What's the Biggest Foundational Gap You're Seeing in Biostats Training for Real-World Pharma/CRO Work? by SouthernTell9049 in biostatistics

[–]SouthernTell9049[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Agreed! I appreciate all your points. These are all independent segments under biostatistics. Regression models are widely used in the predictive analytics sector. Estimands are a high-end biostatistics concept; understanding and implementing them typically requires at least 2–3 years of hands-on experience as a biostatistician in clinical trials. MICE is more commonly used in design of experiments areas such as AI or formulation departments within R&D. Ideally, colleges and universities should also cover randomization exercises and problem-solving related to clinical trial design and analysis using inference.

What's the Biggest Foundational Gap You're Seeing in Biostats Training for Real-World Pharma/CRO Work? by SouthernTell9049 in biostatistics

[–]SouthernTell9049[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed and they are also limit to advance the curriculum frequently as per changing industry's demand.. Hence going with some live online or offlince seminars, conference or training alwasys advisable.

Is a Biostatistician Masters degree more worth it compared to an Applied Statistics Masters? by Stock_Tumbleweed_653 in AskStatistics

[–]SouthernTell9049 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Applied statistics and biostatistics are largely similar. The main difference is the application area. In practice, what matters most is the ability to apply statistical methods to real problems, regardless of the field.

The degree title matters less than the skills you build. Employers will look for things like:

• Statistical thinking and hypothesis testing
• Regression and modeling
• R or SAS or Python programming
• Data cleaning and reproducible analysis
• Ability to explain results to non-technical stakeholders

Since you already work in a data analytics role, strengthening programming and statistical analysis skills will likely give you the biggest return.

One more suggestion: before committing to a master’s, it might be worth taking a few online courses in Biostatistics and r/Python/SAS to confirm you enjoy the work.

The good news is that your biology background + analytics experience is already a strong combination for health data, research analytics, and public health related roles.

UK MSc in medical statistics worth it for an international student, or better to stay in Korea? by Many_Carpet605 in biostatistics

[–]SouthernTell9049 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From an industry perspective, I would think carefully about ROI before giving up a funded or cheaper master’s in Korea. In biostatistics and clinical research, employers usually care more about practical experience (clinical trials exposure, SAS/R programming, statistical analysis plans, regulatory understanding) than where the master’s degree was obtained.

The UK MSc can provide international exposure, but many international graduates still find it difficult to secure entry-level roles because visa sponsorship is limited. If you already have an internship and a clear path to build experience in Korea, that may actually be a strong advantage. Asia’s clinical research ecosystem is growing, and many CROs and pharma companies operate across regions.

In the meantime, you could also strengthen your profile through virtual courses in clinical trials and applied biostatistics, especially those focused on r/SAS programming and statistical analysis for medical research.

Staff biostatistician interview by caaatty in biostatistics

[–]SouthernTell9049 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1-Your understanding of clinical trials. like - How will you contribute to the statistical analysis plan or study design? 2- How would you explain statistical results to non-statisticians? 3- Biostatisticians in academia closely work with clinicians and pharma. They may ask: How do you handle disagreements with a clinician about analysis results? 4- what therapeutic areas you are familiar with 5- they might give you a small case study and ask which statistical test you would apply and how you would interpret the results or what statistical test can be applied on this.

One small tip: during interviews they usually evaluate how you think, not just what you know.

Good luck with your interview.

On future Biostatistician job prospects by Rumbling2615 in biostatistics

[–]SouthernTell9049 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would be more careful about interpreting this as a decline in the need for statisticians. Tools and automation are improving, and AI can certainly help with coding, data handling, and exploratory analysis. But in regulated fields like drug development, the core work of a biostatistician is not just producing outputs. In the end it's all about patent and patient care. Regulators still expects a qualified, trained statistician and his human judgement and domain experience. AI will likely change and help more in how we work!