GSK: From Pilot Projects to Enterprise Adoption

Join us on November 7th at 12:00 PM ET for a compelling YouTube Live event as Posit teams up with GSK's Data Science Innovation and Engineering team. Discover how GSK, a leading pharmaceutical company, transforms its biostatistics toolkit by embracing R.

In this web event, you'll learn:

• GSK's Open-Source Commitment and Journey: Discover how GSK began their journey with open-source software, particularly R, and the pilots they’ve initiated to foster broader acceptance across the organization.

• Challenges and Goals in R Adoption: Understand the obstacles GSK faces in shifting to end-to-end use of R due to existing processes and timelines, and learn about their internal goals to achieve parity between R and other proprietary languages in their biostatistics toolkit.

• Evolution of Training Programs: See how GSK upskills teams through evolving training programs while meeting key deliverables.

• Contributing Back to Open-Source: Explore the importance GSK places on giving back to the open-source community as part of their adoption journey.

• Ascending the Open-Source Mountain: Join us to uncover the steps GSK has taken from pilot projects to setting large-scale enterprise adoption goals.

Stay tuned after the presentation for a live Q&A session, where you can ask the GSK team your pressing questions about open-source adoption in the pharmaceutical industry.

Meet the Speakers:


Andy Nicholls | Head of GSK’s Data Science Innovation and Engineering Team

Andy brings nearly 20 years of experience working with and promoting the R language. Formerly a professional R trainer and advocate at Mango Solutions, he taught over 100 R training courses and authored the book "R in 24 Hours". Andy co-founded the R Validation Hub and co-authored an influential white paper on risk-based approaches to R package assessments. At GSK, he plays a vital role in defining and delivering the R strategy for Biostatistics.


Ben Arancibia | Director of Data Science in GSK's Data Science Innovation and Engineering Team

Ben is a seasoned data scientist with 13 years of experience utilizing open-source languages. His career includes building analytical products for international finance and cloud computing environments for cybersecurity. At GSK, he leads teams developing tools for clinical trial analysis, focusing on innovative approaches to R training and upskilling.

Becca Krouse | Data Scientist in GSK's Data Science Innovation and Engineering Team

With over 14 years in clinical research, Becca is a biostatistician by training who specializes in developing R-based tools. Her expertise bridges statistical theory and practical application, ensuring GSK's biostatistics remains innovative.

Frequently Asked Questions:

How do I join the event?
Once registered, you'll receive an email with the YouTube Live link and instructions on how to join.

Is there a cost to attend?
No, this event is free to attend.

Will the event be recorded?
Yes, the event will be recorded and published on YouTube after the event has concluded.

Can I ask questions during the event?
Absolutely! There will be a live Q&A session after the presentation, during which you can ask the speakers your questions.

Learn More About Posit's Work in Pharma

Interested in how Posit is advancing open-source data science solutions in clinical submissions? Visit our Pharma Solutions page to learn about this work. Also, don't miss our YouTube Pharma Playlist to catch up on past events and webinars that showcase other contributions and collaborations within the field.