Lead Learning Scientist - Clinical Assessments (Remote)

Pearson; Sacramento (CA); Remote; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson seeks a Lead Specialist, Learning Scientist (Clinical) to lead research across portfolio domains including academic achievement, speech-language pathology, and early childhood assessment. The role blends clinical expertise with research leadership and a digital mindset to advance product development.

The position reports to the Lead Learning Scientist and can be remote or based in our San Antonio, TX, or Bloomington, MN offices, with approximately 10% international collaboration and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Speech-Language Pathology or related field from an accredited institution.
• 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.

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 scientifically sound and clinically meaningful solutions.
• Lead and contribute to item development, review, and evaluation.
• Partner with psychometricians to review and interpret data and psychometric findings.
• Identify opportunities to apply AI and emerging technologies to assessment development and product innovation.
• Provide oversight of assessment materials, including digital interfaces and scoring resources.
• Support product commercialization and adoption with scientific and clinical input for training and materials.
• Represent Pearson through conferences, papers, and scholarly activities.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

Literacy

Academic achievement

Early childhood

Clinical psychology

Research leadership

Education

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

Job description

Pearson seeks a Lead Specialist, Learning Scientist (Clinical) to lead research across portfolio domains including academic achievement, speech-language pathology, and early childhood assessment. The role blends clinical expertise with research leadership and a digital mindset to advance product development.

The position reports to the Lead Learning Scientist and can be remote or based in our San Antonio, TX, or Bloomington, MN offices, with approximately 10% international collaboration and