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Johnson & Johnson’s Open Source Journey in R

Learn how Johnson & Johnson is embracing R and open source in clinical trials. In this webinar event, the data science team at J&J will walk through their open-source journey in R, building an open-source culture, lessons learned, best practices, and future roadmap opportunities.
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What you'll learn

Topic: Johnson & Johnson’s transformative journey embracing R and open-source software in clinical trials
 
Problem: Johnson & Johnson faced the significant challenge of transitioning from decades-old proprietary solutions to modern open-source tools in their clinical trial processes. The organization needed to overcome cultural resistance and technical barriers while maintaining the rigor required for pharmaceutical development. With established workflows and teams accustomed to traditional approaches, J&J had to navigate the complex process of building an open-source culture that promotes collaboration, transparency, and continuous learning while ensuring their data science capabilities could meet regulatory standards and accelerate innovation in clinical trials.
 
Solution: Johnson & Johnson approached their open-source transformation through a strategic, multi-faceted approach focused on cultural and technical evolution:
  1. Implemented a fundamental mindset shift across the organization, moving from decades-old proprietary solutions to actively contributing to and harnessing open-source communities while cultivating a programmer-friendly environment that encourages knowledge sharing.
  2. Enhanced technical capabilities by open-sourcing key R-focused projects and strengthening ecosystem partnerships, building the infrastructure needed to support robust clinical trial workflows using open-source tools.
  3. Developed a strategic roadmap for continued open-source adoption, capturing lessons learned and best practices to guide future initiatives while positioning the organization as a leader in pharmaceutical open-source innovation.

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