Lead Learning Scientist (Clinical) – Research Director (Remote)

Pearson; Indianapolis (IN); Remote; USD 95.000 - 115.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

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. The role requires translating clinical evidence into strategic product priorities and driving innovation with AI and emerging technologies.

Remote or office-based in San Antonio, Bloomington, or Indianapolis; reports to Lead Learning Scientist.

Qualifikationen

• Ph.D. in a 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 or interpreting standardized assessments.
• Strong knowledge of test development, measurement principles, research methodology, data analysis, and psychometrics.
• Ability to translate scientific and clinical evidence into strategic recommendations balancing rigor, relevance, and business needs.
• Strong digital fluency and curiosity, including ability to evaluate AI and emerging technologies for research and product development.
• Record of scholarly contribution through conferences, papers, or related work.

Aufgaben

• 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, ensuring scientifically sound and clinically meaningful solutions.
• 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 innovation.
• Provide oversight of assessment materials and interfaces.
• Support product commercialization with scientific input and training materials.
• Represent Pearson through conferences and scholarly activities.
• Collaborate with international colleagues about 10% of the time.
• Travel approximately 10%.

Kenntnisse

Speech-Language pathology

Literacy assessment

Research leadership

Clinical assessment

Data analysis

AI / Emerging tech

Ausbildung

Ph.D. in Speech-Language Pathology or related field

Jobbeschreibung

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. The role requires translating clinical evidence into strategic product priorities and driving innovation with AI and emerging technologies.

Remote or office-based in San Antonio, Bloomington, or Indianapolis; reports to Lead Learning Scientist.