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The Pennsylvania Convention Center

Jun 14, 2026 7:00 AM - Jun 18, 2026 3:00 PM

1101 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA

DIA 2026 Global Annual Meeting

The View from the Top: What is the Future of Medical Writing?

Session Chair(s)

Robin  Whitsell

Robin Whitsell

President

Whitsell Innovations, Inc., United States

Senior regulatory writing leaders from top pharma companies will share a candid, strategic view of how medical/regulatory writing is evolving over the next 3–5 years. The panel will explore how technology (including AI and structured content), new regulatory pathways, and shifting operating models are redefining writer responsibilities, team structures, and the value writers bring to development programs. Attendees will leave with clear insights on future-ready skills and practical steps to position regulatory writing as a critical driver of regulatory and clinical success.

Learning Objective : Describe leadership-level forecasts for the medical/regulatory writing function over the next 3–5 years, including key forces driving change; Identify how top pharma organizations are redefining the role and value of regulatory writers; Detail the implications of technology adoption on writer responsibilities, quality oversight, and team structures.

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