Remote Lead Learning Scientist, Clinical Assessments

Pearson; Dover (DE); 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, and psychology. The role blends scientific leadership with clinical insight to guide product priorities.

The successful candidate will translate evidence into strategic recommendations, drive AI-informed research, and collaborate across Content, Product, Psychometrics, and Digital Development while supporting global teams and travel

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a related field from an accredited institution.
• 5+ years professional experience in speech/language, literacy, academic achievement, psychology, or early childhood.
• Clinical experience administering or interpreting standardized assessments.
• Strong knowledge of test development, measurement principles, and psychometrics.
• Ability to translate scientific evidence into strategic product decisions.
• Strong digital fluency, including AI and emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead research plans supporting product development and portfolio priorities.
• Provide subject-matter and scientific leadership in relevant assessment areas.
• Define product scope and assessment design, aligned with customer and business needs.
• Lead item development, review, and evaluation.
• Collaborate with psychometricians to review data and findings.
• Identify opportunities to apply AI and emerging technologies to research and product development.
• Oversee assessment materials and digital interfaces for quality and usability.
• Support product commercialization with scientific input and training materials.
• Represent Pearson through conferences and publications.
• Maintain flexibility to collaborate internationally (~10%).
• Travel approximately 10%.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Research leadership

Translating science to product

AI & emerging tech

Collaborative leadership

Communication

Global collaboration

Education

PhD in a related field

Job description

Pearson is seeking a Lead Specialist, Learning Scientist (Clinical) to lead research across portfolio domains, including academic achievement, speech and language, and psychology. The role blends scientific leadership with clinical insight to guide product priorities.

The successful candidate will translate evidence into strategic recommendations, drive AI-informed research, and collaborate across Content, Product, Psychometrics, and Digital Development while supporting global teams and travel