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Clinical Research Coordinators

Plan, direct, or coordinate clinical research projects. Direct the activities of workers engaged in clinical research projects to ensure compliance with protocols and overall clinical objectives. May evaluate and analyze clinical data.

1.7OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
Low Risk

You're basically automation-proof

Safer than 11% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 2% probability of automation for this role
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11%
of jobs safer
911
jobs riskier than this
+3.7%
projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Hybrid Threat

Both AI software and physical automation threaten different aspects of this role, creating a compound risk from multiple directions.

Clinical research coordinators are exposed to AI in document processing: tools like Veeva Vault AI and IBM Watson for Clinical Trials can automate adverse-event coding, protocol deviation flagging, and data query resolution that coordinators currently spend hours on. Patient recruitment, site relationship management, and IRB interactions require human judgment and remain protected. By 2026-2027, coordinator productivity will rise sharply but headcount may not, as each coordinator can manage more concurrent studies with AI assistance.

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Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$161,180
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
+3.7%
As fast as average
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
Job Zone 4 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

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Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)
AI-resistant (1)
Mixed
Critical Thinking80%
Active Learning75%
Complex Problem Solving78%
Judgment and Decision Making82%
Reading Comprehension72%

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This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →