Lead Clinical Learning Scientist – Speech-Language

Pearson; Olympia (WA); Remote; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson seeks a innovative Lead Specialist, Learning Scientist (Clinical) to lead research across portfolio domains, including academic achievement, speech and language, cognition, and early childhood assessment.

This role combines clinical expertise with research leadership, translating strategy into priorities while collaborating across global teams. Remote work is possible with occasional travel and offices in San Antonio or Bloomington, MN.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Speech-Language Pathology or related field.
• 5+ years experience in speech, literacy, or early childhood assessment.
• Clinical experience administering, interpreting, or working with standardized assessments.
• Strong knowledge of test development, measurement principles, and psychometrics.
• Ability to translate scientific and clinical evidence into strategic recommendations.
• Strong digital fluency and curiosity, including AI and emerging tech applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead research plans supporting new product development and portfolio priorities.
• Provide subject-matter and scientific leadership in speech-language pathology, literacy, achievement, and/or early childhood assessment.
• Help define product scope and assessment design aligned with customer and business needs.
• Lead and contribute to item development, review, and evaluation using best practices.
• Partner with psychometricians to review data and interpret psychometric findings.
• Identify opportunities to apply AI and emerging technologies to research and product development.
• Oversee assessment materials including digital interfaces, manuals, and stimuli.
• Support product commercialization with scientific expertise for training and customer materials.
• Represent Pearson through conference presentations, papers, and scholarly activities.
• Maintain flexibility in work hours to collaborate with international colleagues (~10%).
• Travel approximately 10%.

Education

Ph.D. in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Pearson seeks a innovative Lead Specialist, Learning Scientist (Clinical) to lead research across portfolio domains, including academic achievement, speech and language, cognition, and early childhood assessment.

This role combines clinical expertise with research leadership, translating strategy into priorities while collaborating across global teams. Remote work is possible with occasional travel and offices in San Antonio or Bloomington, MN.