Computer Science TechTalk
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
3:00-3:50 PM, RB353
Title: Statistical Programming in Life Sciences: Current State, Impact, Innovation, and Future Direction
Speaker: Sivakumar Ramakrishnan, Executive Director, Statistical Programming, Innovations & AI at Vita Global Sciences
Description: Statistical programming plays a pivotal role in the life sciences industry, driving data-driven decision-making, regulatory compliance, and advancements in drug development. As the bridge between data management, biostatistics, and clinical research, statistical programmers are essential to the entire drug development and approval lifecycle, ensuring precision, efficiency, and regulatory alignment.
This talk will explore the evolving landscape of statistical programming in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, highlighting its impact, emerging trends, and the growing role of automation. Through case studies from Vita Global Sciences’ pipeline, we will demonstrate how collaborative engagement and proactive approaches with our stakeholders are accelerating the approval of life-changing therapies. We will discuss the increasing adoption of open-source technologies such as R and Python, the expanding role of automation and how AI and machine learning is revolutionizing clinical trials, optimizing efficiency, and accelerating drug development. The session aims to provide actionable insights into the evolving role of statistical programmers and the essential skills needed to thrive in this dynamic, high-impact field.
Bio: Sivakumar leads a global team of high-performing programmers dedicated to integrating industry standards with tailored, strategic solutions for the stakeholders. His leadership is focused on fostering innovation and accelerating the delivery of transformative therapeutics, establishing new benchmarks for precision, efficiency, and impact in Statistical Programming.
As a member of both the Forbes Technology Council and the AI Frontier Network, he is committed to forging strategic alliances and leveraging cutting-edge technologies to advance biometrics. By combining deep industry expertise with a passion for innovation, he strives to drive progress in global health, enhance lives, and redefine the boundaries of modern medicine.
Throughout his career, he has held key leadership positions across leading organizations, achieving success in statistical programming, resource optimization, and the integration of advanced analytics within the biometrics function.
Light refreshments will be served