Remote Lead Learning Scientist, Clinical Assessments

Pearson; Madison (WI); Remote; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson seeks a Director-level Learning Scientist (Clinical) to lead research across cognitive, language, and early childhood assessment domains. This role combines clinical experience with academic research to drive product priorities and scientific leadership.

The position offers remote work with potential in-person collaboration; travel about 10% is expected. Strong expertise in psychometrics, test development, and digital innovation, including AI, is essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead research plans supporting new product development and portfolio priorities.
• Provide subject-matter expertise and scientific leadership in speech-language pathology, literacy, achievement, and/or early childhood assessment.
• Define product scope and assessment design ensuring scientific soundness and alignment with customer needs.
• Lead item development, review, and evaluation applying research and best practices.
• Collaborate with psychometricians to review data and findings.
• Identify opportunities to apply AI and emerging technologies to research and product innovation.
• Oversee assessment materials including digital interfaces and manuals.
• Support product commercialization and adoption with scientific and clinical input.
• Represent Pearson through conferences, papers, and scholarly activities.
• Travel approximately 10%.

Skills

Leadership

Research leadership

Digital mindset

AI & emerging tech

Collaboration

Strategic thinking

Education

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

Job description

Pearson seeks a Director-level Learning Scientist (Clinical) to lead research across cognitive, language, and early childhood assessment domains. This role combines clinical experience with academic research to drive product priorities and scientific leadership.

The position offers remote work with potential in-person collaboration; travel about 10% is expected. Strong expertise in psychometrics, test development, and digital innovation, including AI, is essential.