Remote Lead Scientist, Clinical Learning & Assessment

Pearson; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson seeks a Lead Specialist, Learning Scientist (Clinical) to guide research across portfolio domains including achievement, language, and cognitive areas. The role combines clinical and academic expertise with leadership in research translation for product priorities.

The position emphasizes collaboration across Content, Product, and Design, plus travel ~10% and international coordination. Remote work is possible with campus options in TX or MN.

Qualifications

• PhD in Speech-Language Pathology or related field from an accredited institution.
• 5+ years in speech-language, literacy, achievement, or early childhood.
• Clinical experience administering/interpreting standardized assessments.
• Strong knowledge of test development, measurement principles, and psychometrics.
• Ability to translate scientific/clinical evidence into strategic recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead research plans for new product development and portfolio priorities.
• Provide subject-matter and scientific leadership in speech-language pathology, literacy, and/or early childhood assessment.
• Help define product scope and assessment design with scientific rigor and customer focus.
• 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 development and innovation.
• Oversee assessment materials including digital interfaces and administration resources.
• Support product commercialization with scientific expertise for training and materials.
• Represent Pearson with conference presentations and publications.

Skills

Digital fluency

AI & emerging tech

Research leadership

Psychometrics knowledge

Clinical assessments

Test development

Education

PhD in SLP/Related field

Job description

Pearson seeks a Lead Specialist, Learning Scientist (Clinical) to guide research across portfolio domains including achievement, language, and cognitive areas. The role combines clinical and academic expertise with leadership in research translation for product priorities.

The position emphasizes collaboration across Content, Product, and Design, plus travel ~10% and international coordination. Remote work is possible with campus options in TX or MN.