Lead Learning Scientist, Clinical Assessments (Remote)

Pearson

Montpelier (VT)

Remote

USD 95,000 - 115,000

Full time

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Job summary

Pearson is seeking a Lead Specialist, Learning Scientist (Clinical) to guide research across portfolios including cognitive, literacy, and early childhood assessments. The role combines clinical experience with research leadership to shape product priorities and scientific direction.

The position may be remote or based in San Antonio, TX, Bloomington, MN, or remote nationwide. Candidates should have a Ph.D., extensive experience with standardized assessments, and strong skills in data

Qualifications

Ph.D. in Speech-Language Pathology or related field.
5+ years professional experience in speech & 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.
Ability to translate scientific and clinical evidence into strategic recommendations balancing rigor and business needs.
Strong digital fluency including ability to evaluate AI and emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

Develop and lead research plans supporting new product development, 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 scientifically sound and clinically meaningful solutions.
Lead and contribute to item development, review, and evaluation using research and clinical expertise.
Partner with psychometricians to review and interpret data and psychometric findings.
Identify opportunities to responsibly apply AI and emerging technologies to assessment development, research practices, workflows, and product innovation.
Provide oversight of assessment materials including digital interfaces, forms, stimuli, manuals, and scoring resources.
Support product commercialization and adoption with scientific and clinical input in training and materials.
Represent Pearson through conference presentations, publications, and scholarly activities.
Maintain flexibility in work hours (~10% international collaboration).
Travel approximately 10%.