Episode #8
Daniel Sakya| Director of Statistical Programming| Neumora
The Unloved Child Podcast | Daniel Sakya | Director of Statistical Programming at Neumora What does a Director of Statistical Programming actually do, and how does statistical programming help bring new medicines to patients? In this episode of The Unloved Child Podcast , we sit down with Daniel Sakya , Director of Statistical Programming at Neumora , to explore the world of statistical programming in drug development. Daniel shares the personal experiences that inspired him to pursue a career in the pharmaceutical industry, discusses how the profession has evolved over the years, and explains the vital role statistical programmers play in delivering high-quality clinical trial data to regulatory authorities. Whether you're considering a career in biometrics, already work in clinical development, or simply want to understand how medicines make it from clinical trials to patients, this episode provides an insightful look behind the scenes of modern drug development. Daniel's career journey and what led him into statistical programming. How family experiences with illness inspired him to work in drug development. What statistical programmers do throughout the lifecycle of a clinical trial. The importance of CDISC standards and why data standardisation has transformed the industry. What goes into preparing regulatory submissions for the FDA , EMA , and other global health authorities. The programming languages used in clinical research, including SAS and R , and how they're applied. How the role of statistical programming has changed over the years. The future of statistical programming and emerging trends within the pharmaceutical industry.
