The Pfizer Real World Data (RWD) programming team has leveraged R and Posit services to enhance the capabilities of its programmers. We have designed an R package, Shiny apps and even a Quarto website to support all programmers with varying backgrounds, including those with only SAS experience. Our R package is designed to simplify database queries, utilize both R and SAS variable syntax, and standardize deliverables. We have leveraged Posit’s RStudio features such as code snippets to make code templates readily accessible for all users within the IDE. Code guides are also presented as snippets to allow all users to load example data and explore standard RWD programming workflows. Overall, embracing and leveraging the features available to us in R and Posit is enhancing our workflow through integrated resources and documentation.
Sachin Heerah | Darren Jeng
Pfizer | Pfizer
Putting the R in RWD
The Pfizer Real World Data (RWD) programming team has leveraged R and Posit services to enhance the capabilities of its programmers. We have designed an R package, Shiny apps and even a Quarto website to support all programmers with varying backgrounds, including those with only SAS experience. Our R package is designed to simplify database queries, utilize both R and SAS variable syntax, and standardize deliverables. We have leveraged Posit’s RStudio features such as code snippets to make code templates readily accessible for all users within the IDE. Code guides are also presented as snippets to allow all users to load example data and explore standard RWD programming workflows. Overall, embracing and leveraging the features available to us in R and Posit is enhancing our workflow through integrated resources and documentation.