Remote Clinical Learning Scientist Lead

Pearson; San Antonio, BLOOMINGTON (TX, MN); Hybrid; 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 cognition, literacy, and early childhood assessment. You will translate business strategy into clear research priorities and collaborate across teams to deliver high-quality assessment solutions.

The role offers remote work options, reporting to the Lead Learning Scientist, and occasional travel about 10% of the time.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Speech-Language Pathology or related field from an accredited institution.
• 5+ years professional experience in speech, literacy, academic achievement, school or clinical psychology, and/or early childhood.
• Clinical experience administering, interpreting, or working directly with standardized assessments.

Responsibilities

• Lead research plans for new product development and portfolio priorities.
• Provide subject-matter expertise in speech-language pathology, literacy, achievement, and/or early childhood assessment.
• Define product scope and assessment design to be scientifically sound and clinically meaningful.
• Lead item development, review, and evaluation using research and best practices.
• Collaborate with psychometricians to review data and findings.
• Identify opportunities to apply AI and emerging technologies to research and development.
• Oversee assessment materials including digital interfaces and scoring resources.
• Support product commercialization with scientific and clinical input for materials and training.
• Represent Pearson through conferences, papers, and scholarly activities.

Skills

Clinical experience

Research leadership

Digital fluency

AI in research

Education

Ph.D. in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Pearson is seeking a Lead Specialist, Learning Scientist (Clinical) to lead research across portfolio domains, including cognition, literacy, and early childhood assessment. You will translate business strategy into clear research priorities and collaborate across teams to deliver high-quality assessment solutions.

The role offers remote work options, reporting to the Lead Learning Scientist, and occasional travel about 10% of the time.