Remote Lead Learning Scientist, Clinical Assessments

Pearson; Saint Paul (MN); Remote; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson, a world-leading learning company, seeks a Lead Specialist, Learning Scientist (Clinical) to lead research across cognition, language, and early childhood assessment. The role combines academic rigor with clinical insight to shape product priorities and research strategy.

The successful candidate will drive cross-functional collaboration, translate evidence into actionable recommendations, and explore AI for innovation in assessment development, with travel about 10% and remote options

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Speech-Language Pathology, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Early Childhood Development, School or Clinical Psychology, or related field.
• 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.
• Ability to translate scientific and clinical evidence into strategic recommendations that balance rigor, relevance, customer needs, and business objectives.
• Strong digital fluency and curiosity, including evaluating AI and emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead research plans to support new product development, 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, clinically meaningful solutions.
• Lead and contribute to item development, review, and evaluation using research and best practices.
• Partner with psychometricians to review and interpret data and findings.
• Identify opportunities to apply AI and emerging technologies to research practices and product innovation.
• Provide oversight of assessment materials including digital interfaces and administration resources.
• Support product commercialization and adoption with scientific and clinical input for training and customer materials.
• Represent Pearson in scientific leadership through conferences and publications.

Skills

Research leadership

Academic research

Clinical experience

Data analysis

Digital fluency

AI applications

Education

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

Job description

Pearson, a world-leading learning company, seeks a Lead Specialist, Learning Scientist (Clinical) to lead research across cognition, language, and early childhood assessment. The role combines academic rigor with clinical insight to shape product priorities and research strategy.

The successful candidate will drive cross-functional collaboration, translate evidence into actionable recommendations, and explore AI for innovation in assessment development, with travel about 10% and remote options