Code review is a mandatory step in the development of validated R packages used in regulated pharmaceutical environments. As R continues to gain ground across clinical and regulatory domains, structured review processes are critical to ensure clarity, reproducibility, compliance, and long-term maintainability. This talk presents a practical framework for integrating code review into R workflows, informed by my experience as a contributor and reviewer with rOpenSci and regulated industry projects. Attendees will gain actionable strategies to foster a strong review culture, reduce risk, and build trustworthy, validation-ready software that meets the rigorous standards of pharma.
Alexandros Kouretsis
Appsilon
Code Review for Compliance: Best Practices for Validated R Workflows in Pharma
Code review is a mandatory step in the development of validated R packages used in regulated pharmaceutical environments. As R continues to gain ground across clinical and regulatory domains, structured review processes are critical to ensure clarity, reproducibility, compliance, and long-term maintainability. This talk presents a practical framework for integrating code review into R workflows, informed by my experience as a contributor and reviewer with rOpenSci and regulated industry projects. Attendees will gain actionable strategies to foster a strong review culture, reduce risk, and build trustworthy, validation-ready software that meets the rigorous standards of pharma.