Medical Affairs and Scientific Communications Forum

In this forward-looking session, we will share considerations to developing the future medical writer in an era of automation. We will learn the critical role of seasoned medical writers in harnessing the power of Generative AI (GenAI) and how essential it is to effectively translate their medical writing expertise into machine-friendly prompts, recognizing where AI can effectively be applied in the medical writing process. We will discuss a considerations document for the use of AI in creating plain language trial results summaries, including recommended practices and level of human involvement. This document was developed by representatives from over 15 organizations who have expertise in medical writing, technology, clinical operations, plain language, and patient engagement. During this session we will also learn about the human element and essential soft skills to ensure that AI’s output is not only accurate, but also relevant and meaningful. Real-life triumphs and tribulations will be shared to illustrate how navigating prompt writing challenges and bridging communication gaps with programmers relies on these essential soft skills.