Clinical Research Director - Learning Scientist (Remote)

Pearson; Charleston (WV); Remote; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive program

Job summary

Pearson is seeking a Lead Specialist, Learning Scientist (Clinical) to lead research across portfolio domains including academic achievement, speech and language, and early childhood assessment. The role blends clinical expertise with research leadership to translate business strategy into priorities.

You will model collaborative leadership, guide item development, and work across Content, Product, Psychometrics, and Digital Development to deliver high-quality assessment solutions.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Speech-Language Pathology, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Early Childhood Development, School or Clinical Psychology, or a related field from an accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead research plans supporting new product development, product revisions, and portfolio priorities.
• Provide subject-matter expertise and scientific leadership in speech-language pathology, literacy, achievement, and/or early childhood assessment.
• Help define product scope and assessment design, ensuring solutions are scientifically sound and aligned with customer needs.
• Lead and contribute to item development, review, and evaluation using research and clinical expertise.
• Partner with psychometricians and research colleagues to review data and findings.
• Identify opportunities to apply AI and emerging technologies to assessment development and product innovation.
• Provide oversight of assessment materials including digital interfaces and manuals.
• Support product commercialization and adoption through training and customer-facing materials.
• Represent Pearson through conference presentations and publications.
• Maintain flexibility to collaborate with international colleagues (~10%). Travel ~10%.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Digital fluency

AI and emerging technologies

Education

Ph.D. in Speech-Language Pathology, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Early Childhood Development, School or Clinical Psychology, or a related field

5+ years professional experience in speech and language, literacy, academic achievement, school or clinical psychology, and/or early childhood

Clinical experience administering, interpreting, or working directly with standardized assessments

Strong knowledge of test development, measurement principles, research methodology, data analysis, and psychometric principles

Demonstrated ability to translate scientific and clinical evidence into strategic recommendations

Strong digital fluency and curiosity, including AI and emerging technologies

A record of professional or scholarly contribution through conferences, publications, etc.

Job description

Pearson is seeking a Lead Specialist, Learning Scientist (Clinical) to lead research across portfolio domains including academic achievement, speech and language, and early childhood assessment. The role blends clinical expertise with research leadership to translate business strategy into priorities.

You will model collaborative leadership, guide item development, and work across Content, Product, Psychometrics, and Digital Development to deliver high-quality assessment solutions.