Director, Epidemiology and Survey Research

Child Mind Institute; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k)

Paid parental leave

Dependent care

Discounted tickets

Job summary

Child Mind Institute is seeking a Director of Epidemiology and Survey Research to lead a global portfolio of survey research and epidemiologic studies from our New York headquarters. You will shape study design, supervise teams, and ensure scientific rigor and operational excellence across international projects.

The role requires strategic leadership, a strong background in psychometrics, and the ability to manage complex, multi-country research initiatives while aligning with organizational

Qualifications

• Masters degree in survey methodology, epidemiology, behavioral sciences or equivalent.
• Advanced expertise in measurement development and psychometrics.
• Minimum 10 years of senior level, operations, or project management in global settings.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate day-to-day work of research teams with project plans and timelines.
• Oversee international surveys, epidemiologic studies and psychometric research.
• Ensure scientific rigor, operational excellence, and delivery of project objectives.
• Manage collaborations with international partners, government agencies, and vendors.
• Ensure compliance with research protocols and data quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Project management

Systems thinking

Multitasking

Education

Master's degree in survey methodology

Epidemiology or related field

Psychometrics / measurement development expertise

Tools

Survey design tools

Data quality standards

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Director, Epidemiology and Survey Research

Full Time New York, NY, US

Salary Range: $165,000.00 To $175,000.00 Annually

About Child Mind Institute

We're dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families struggling with mental health and learning disorders by giving them the help they need. We've become the leading independent nonprofit in children's mental health by providing gold-standard evidence-based care, delivering educational resources to millions of families each year, training educators in underserved communities, and developing tomorrow's breakthrough treatments.a

As part of the Global Center team, you will report to Vice President of Epidemiology & Evidence-Based Interventions You will provide scientific and operational leadership for the Global Center's portfolio of survey research, epidemiologic studies, measurement development, and psychometric research. You will be accountable for the scientific design, methodological rigor, implementation, and successful execution of large-scale surveys and population-based research studies conducted across global settings. You will also oversee research staff, contractors, vendors, and external partners while ensuring scientific integrity, research quality, operational excellence, and achievement of project objectives.

This is an exempt, full-time position. Candidates residing within commuting distance of our Midtown Manhattan headquarters will be required to work in the office a minimum of four (4) days per week. Remote candidates will also be considered.

You Will:

Direct and coordinate the day-to-day work of research teams by developing and managing project plans and timelines, monitoring project progress, preparing reports for leadership and funders, and ensuring timely completion of project deliverables.

Implement and oversee research operations across a portfolio of international projects, including operational planning, quality improvement, budget monitoring, resource planning, and continuous assessment of project needs.

Oversee the design, implementation, and reporting of complex research studies, including multi-country surveys and community based studies, implementation research, psychometric studies, and other research initiatives, while ensuring scientific rigor and operational excellence.

Lead the scientific design and methodological oversight of survey research, epidemiologic studies, measurement initiatives, and psychometric evaluations, ensuring alignment with organizational research priorities and best practices.

Manage collaborations with international partners, research institutions, government agencies, and external vendors to support successful project implementation across diverse countries and settings.

Ensure compliance with research protocols, ethical and regulatory requirements, data quality standards, and organizational policies across all projects.

You Have:

Masters degree in survey methodology epidemiology, behavioral sciences or equivalent with advanced expertise in measurement development, psychometrics.

A minimum 10 years of senior level, operations, or project management experience in global settings. Experience with large and complex scale surveys.

Demonstrated organizational and leadership skills, including successfully leading multidisciplinary teams.

Demonstrated strategic and critical thinking.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Comfortable in a fast-paced environment and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities.

Excellent communication skills (oral and written), systems thinking, and an understanding of project, financial, and organizational management.

Able to rapidly build productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders across diverse cultural and institutional settings.

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously while maintaining high standards of quality and execution.

#LI-remote #LI-hybrid

Our great compensation package and benefits include medical insurance, 401(k), paid parental leave, dependent care, discounted tickets and entertainment perks programs. For more information about our benefits, please visit our employee benefits website .

Pay Range

The salary range for the position is posted. Factors such as candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations affect the salary offered within this range. In addition, this salary may be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state and depending on the role), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.

EEO Disclaimer

Child Mind Institute is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind.

Child Mind Institute is dedicated to ensuring accessibility and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities or medical conditions. If you require an accommodation to participate in the application process or perform your job, please contact our HR Department at [e-mail]