Lead Clinical Learning Scientist — Remote

Pearson; United States; Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson seeks a Lead Specialist, Learning Scientist (Clinical) to drive research across domains like academic achievement, speech and language, cognition, and early childhood assessment. The role blends clinical expertise with research leadership to prioritize product needs and apply AI to innovation.

The position can be remote or based in San Antonio, TX, or Bloomington, MN, with approximately 10% international collaboration and travel.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Speech-Language Pathology, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Early Childhood Development, School or Clinical Psychology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in speech/language, literacy, academic achievement, psychology, or related areas.
• Clinical experience administering, interpreting, or working with standardized assessments.
• Strong knowledge of test development, measurement principles, and psychometrics.
• Ability to translate scientific/clinical evidence into strategic recommendations balancing rigor and business needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead research plans supporting product development and portfolio priorities.
• Provide subject-matter expertise in speech-language pathology, literacy, achievement, and/or early childhood.
• Define product scope and assessment design aligning with customer needs.
• Lead item development, review, and evaluation using research and best practices.
• Partner with psychometricians to review data and findings.
• Identify opportunities to apply AI and emerging technologies to research and product development.
• Oversee assessment materials including digital interfaces and manuals.
• Support product commercialization through scientific expertise in training and materials.
• Represent Pearson through conferences, papers, and publications.

Skills

Clinical assessment experience

Data analysis

AI/digital fluency

Scientific leadership

Strategic recommendations

Education

PhD in Speech-Language Pathology

5+ years professional experience in related fields

Job description

Pearson seeks a Lead Specialist, Learning Scientist (Clinical) to drive research across domains like academic achievement, speech and language, cognition, and early childhood assessment. The role blends clinical expertise with research leadership to prioritize product needs and apply AI to innovation.

The position can be remote or based in San Antonio, TX, or Bloomington, MN, with approximately 10% international collaboration and travel.