Medical Writing Unfiltered: What We Do, Who We Help, and How to Get Started

Medical Writing Unfiltered: What We Do, Who We Help, and How to Get Started

Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026 from 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET via Zoom

Cost: Free for SWCC Members / $30 CAD for Non-Members

Medical writing is a growing and multifaceted part of science communication. This session offers an unfiltered look at what medical writers do, the audiences they support, and the skills that matter in the role. We’ll also cover practical ways to break into the field, including how to spot entry‑level opportunities and start connecting with organizations that work with medical writers. A short activity will help you reflect on your own strengths and interests to see whether medical writing might be a good fit for you.

Are you a non-member of SWCC registering for this event? If you decide to become a member of SWCC within 2 weeks of the event date, your membership fee (in the applicable category) will be discounted by the amount you paid for event registration. To activate your discounted membership within the 2-week period, email office@sciencewriters.ca.

Speaker: Zahra Moosavi

Zahra Moosavi is the Founder and CEO of BitLab Medical Consulting. She brings over 10 years of experience in pre-clinical research, biotech start-up management, and scientific publication writing and editing. She developed corporate-level project management skills while setting up a biotech lab and later transitioned into strategic medical communications. Zahra works with healthcare brands across US, Canadian, and EU markets, leading a team at BitLab that delivers tailored medical content for pharmaceutical companies. She also serves as the editor of the Pacemaker newsletter for the American Medical Writers Association and is a member of the chapter’s communications leadership team.