Lead Learning Scientist, Clinical Assessments (Remote)

Pearson; Providence (RI); Remote; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson is seeking a 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 insight with research leadership to translate strategy into high-quality assessment solutions.

The position offers remote or office-based work in the U.S., with opportunities to collaborate globally. Qualifications include a Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Speech-Language Pathology, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Early Childhood Development, School or Clinical Psychology, or 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 psychometrics.
• Ability to translate scientific evidence into strategic recommendations balancing rigor and business needs.
• Strong digital fluency and curiosity with AI and emerging technologies.

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.
• Partner with psychometricians to review data and findings.
• Identify opportunities to apply AI and emerging technologies to research and product development.
• Provide oversight of assessment materials including digital interfaces and stimuli.
• Support product commercialization and adoption with scientific expertise.
• Represent Pearson through conferences and publications.
• Maintain flexibility in work hours to collaborate with international colleagues (~10%).
• Travel approximately 10%.

Skills

Strong digital fluency

AI awareness

Research leadership

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Ph.D. in Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Sciences & Disorders

5+ years in speech/language, literacy, or early childhood

Job description

Pearson is seeking a 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 insight with research leadership to translate strategy into high-quality assessment solutions.

The position offers remote or office-based work in the U.S., with opportunities to collaborate globally. Qualifications include a Ph.D.