medium risk

Biostatisticians

Also known as: Associate Director of Biostatistics, Associate Professor of Biostatistics, Bioinformatician, Bioinformatics Specialist, Biomathematician, Biometrician, Biostatistician, Biostatistics Director, Biostatistics Manager, Clinical Biostatistician

Develop and apply biostatistical theory and methods to the study of life sciences.

Higher risk than 74% of occupations

AI Impact Summary

Biostatisticians faces moderate AI displacement risk with a score of 42/100. This occupation has higher AI displacement risk than 74% of all analyzed occupations. Of 25 analyzed tasks, 6 are highly automatable, particularly routine cognitive tasks. Strong protective factors — including social intelligence, creativity, or regulatory barriers — significantly reduce effective risk.

Skill Impact Analysis

AI-Vulnerable

AI-Resistant

AI-Augmented

AI-Vulnerable

Mathematics10%

High reliance on Mathematics is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.

Mathematics10%

High reliance on Mathematics is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.

AI-Resistant

Complex Problem Solving75%

Complex Problem Solving is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.

Instructing75%

Instructing is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.

+14 more skills

Education & Training

Percentage of workers at each education and training level

Education Level

Bachelor's Degree4%

Master's Degree4%

Doctoral/Professional Degree44%

Level 1140%

Level 128%

Prior Experience Needed

Work experience required to enter this job

None28%

1-2 years8%

2-4 years36%

4-6 years12%

Over 10 years16%

Training Provided After Hiring

How long it typically takes to learn on the job

None12%

Up to 1 month20%

1-3 months8%

3-6 months28%

6 months - 1 year20%

1-2 years4%

2-4 years4%

4-6 years4%

How AI Impacts Each Task

25 tasks analyzed

Draw conclusions or make predictions based on data summaries or statistical analyses.

Risk: 51.0%AI: 60Time: 8%

Design research studies in collaboration with physicians, life scientists, or other professionals.

Risk: 45.0%AI: 45Time: 6%

Analyze clinical or survey data using statistical approaches such as longitudinal analysis, mixed effect modeling, logistic regression analyses, and model building techniques.

Risk: 55.0%AI: 70Time: 10%

Provide biostatistical consultation to clients or colleagues.

Risk: 27.0%AI: 30Time: 5%

Write research proposals or grant applications for submission to external bodies.

Risk: 55.0%AI: 70Time: 4%

Task	AI Capability	Risk	Time %
Draw conclusions or make predictions based on data summaries or statistical analyses.	60	51.0%	8%
Design research studies in collaboration with physicians, life scientists, or other professionals.	45	45.0%	6%
Analyze clinical or survey data using statistical approaches such as longitudinal analysis, mixed effect modeling, logistic regression analyses, and model building techniques.	70	55.0%	10%
Provide biostatistical consultation to clients or colleagues.	30	27.0%	5%
Write research proposals or grant applications for submission to external bodies.	70	55.0%	4%

Protective Factors

Total protective discount: 25.0%

Essential Soft Skills

Traits that are hard for AI to replicate

Analytical ThinkingAttention to DetailIntegrityDependabilityCooperationAchievement/EffortPersistenceIndependenceInitiativeAdaptability/FlexibilityInnovationStress Tolerance