In this blog, Paul Fardy, Executive Director of Data Management at Cytel shares his thoughts on how the data manager role has evolved.
What makes a good data manager?
Jun 14, 2018 10:30:00 AM
Topics: big data, Biometrics, real world evidence, clinical data management, clinical trials
Developing the Next Generation of Skills for Statistical Programmers
Apr 18, 2018 6:09:00 AM
Our recent Clinical Biometrics Survey explored the views of respondents from across the statistical programming, biostatistics, and data management functions to learn their top challenges, and most important perceived industry trends and skills development. In this blog, our Ajay Sathe gives his perspectives on the key areas of personal and knowledge development that he believes statistical programmers need to focus on to keep abreast of the evolving drug development landscape.
Topics: Statistical Programming, biostatistics, SAS, clinical data management, R language
Clinical Biometrics Survey Reveals Industry Challenges and Trends
Mar 29, 2018 8:44:00 AM
To mark the occasion of our 30th anniversary, in late 2017 we conducted a brief survey to gain a snapshot of what professionals in data management, statistical programming, and biostatistics feel are the key challenges facing their functions, the top areas for skills development, and the clinical data areas they believe are likely to have the greatest impact on drug development.
We are now able to share our findings- read on for some highlights, and to download your complimentary copy of the report.
Topics: Statistical Programming, biostatistics, SAS, Biometrics, clinical data management
What makes a Successful FSP Partnership Tick?
Mar 14, 2018 11:31:00 AM
Photo by Agê Barros on Unsplash
by Natalie Fforde, Senior Director of FSP Services at Cytel
With effective use of outsourcing, sponsors are able to respond to market needs and change course where necessary, while ensuring a pool of highly qualified personnel are available to work on clinical trial projects. At Cytel we work with our clients to tailor the outsourcing model that works best for an organization's particular circumstances.
In this blog, I will take a look the Functional Service Provider ( FSP) outsourcing model and some of the key factors that can help make a partnership ‘tick’ successfully.
Topics: Clinical Research Services, Statistical Programming, clinical data management
Career Perspectives: Interview with Makarand Deshmukh, Senior Clinical Data Analyst
Nov 22, 2017 8:46:00 AM
Cytel offers a full range of clinical data management services and the team of experts is spread across the globe.
In this blog we talk to Makarand, who is based in India, to find out more about his career path, current role at Cytel and his interests outside of work.
Topics: Data Management, Clinical Research Services, Statistical Programming, Statistical Analysis, careers, clinical data management, clinical research
Case Study: Cross-study Efficiencies in Biometrics Outsourcing
Aug 2, 2017 7:07:00 AM
As a biometrics -focused CRO, Cytel regularly works across a program of studies, providing data consistency, and helping to minimize the oversight burden for the sponsor. In this case study, we describe our work with a client on two Phase 1 studies, and how we were able to carry a number of important efficiencies from the first study to the second.
Topics: Clinical Research Services, Statistical Programming, Phase 1, outsourcing, Clinical Data, biostatistics, clinical data management, medical writing