Will AI Replace Natural Sciences Managers?

Hire, supervise, or evaluate engineers, technicians, researchers, or other staff.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Design or coordinate successive phases of problem analysis, solution proposals, or testing.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Plan or direct research, development, or production activities.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Review project activities and prepare and review research, testing, or operational reports.

Semi-structured cognitive task involving analysis, inspection, or monitoring.

Confer with scientists, engineers, regulators, or others to plan or review projects or to provide technical assistance.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Develop client relationships and communicate with clients to explain proposals, present research findings, establish specifications, or discuss project status.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Determine scientific or technical goals within broad outlines provided by top management and make detailed plans to accomplish these goals.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Prepare project proposals.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Develop or implement policies, standards, or procedures for the architectural, scientific, or technical work performed to ensure regulatory compliance or operations enhancement.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Recruit personnel or oversee the development or maintenance of staff competence.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Prepare and administer budgets, approve and review expenditures, and prepare financial reports.

Semi-structured cognitive task involving analysis, inspection, or monitoring.

Conduct own research in field of expertise.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Develop innovative technology or train staff for its implementation.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Make presentations at professional meetings to further knowledge in the field.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Provide for stewardship of plant or animal resources or habitats, studying land use, monitoring animal populations, or providing shelter, resources, or medical treatment for animals.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Advise or assist in obtaining patents or meeting other legal requirements.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.