Takeover Tracker

30%medium risk
Epidemiologists
vs

44 shared · 37 different

core competencies

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricEpidemiologistsRegulatory Affairs Specialists
Risk Score29.8%39.3%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile38th79th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)4 / 1510 / 15
Median Salary$83,980$78,420
Employment11K398K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Analyzing Data or Information
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
MathematicsAI-Vulnerable
Processing Information
Law and Government
Thinking Creatively
Biology
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Inductive Reasoning
Mathematical Reasoning
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Epidemiologists

33%

total discount

Regulatory Affairs Specialists

31%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Epidemiologists

4 of 15 at risk
85%Monitor and report incidents of infectious diseases to local and state health agencies.
53%Write grant applications for funding epidemiologic research.
53%Write articles for publication in professional journals.
51%Provide expertise in the design, management and evaluation of study protocols and health status questionnaires, sample selection, and analysis.
49%Standardize drug dosages, methods of immunization, and procedures for manufacture of drugs and medicinal compounds.

Regulatory Affairs Specialists

10 of 15 at risk
87%Maintain current knowledge base of existing and emerging regulations, standards, or guidance documents.
86%Monitor national or international legislation on ozone-depleting substances or global warming.
84%Review product promotional materials, labeling, batch records, specification sheets, or test methods for compliance with applicable regulations and policies.
82%Prepare or maintain technical files as necessary to obtain and sustain product approval.
76%Obtain clearances for the use of recycled plastics in product packaging.

Wage Comparison

Regulatory Affairs Specialists earns -$5,560(-7%) vs Epidemiologists
EpidemiologistsRegulatory Affairs Specialists
10th
$56,950$46,230
25th
$68,040$59,130
Median
$83,980$78,420
75th
$106,040$104,800
90th
$134,860$130,030

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