DIA/FDA Statistics Forum 2014

With the support of professional organizations like the Drug Information Association, the American Statistical Association and the Society for Clinical Trials, statisticians involved in the development and regulation of new medical products now have many more opportunities for open scientific collaboration. To be productive and to make real progress, these collaborative efforts require high levels of volunteer effort and energy, and they must be directed and supported by effective leaders. This session will highlight the goals and accomplishments of some of these efforts, providing Forum participants an opportunity to learn from these leaders on how these groups achieved their objectives. Leaders will describe successful strategies used to manage challenges, to oversee multiple workstreams, how to seize opportunities and most importantly, how to influence without authority.