Senior Clinical Learning Scientist

Pearson; Columbus (OH); 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, cognition, and early childhood assessment. The ideal candidate will combine clinical experience administering or interpreting standardized assessments with research leadership and a strong digital mindset.

This position can be remote or based in San Antonio, TX, or Bloomington, MN, with approximately 10% international collaboration

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.
• Demonstrated ability to translate scientific and clinical evidence into strategic recommendations.
• Strong digital fluency and curiosity including AI and emerging technologies.
• Record of scholarly contributions through conference presentations, publications, or related work.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead research plans supporting new product development and portfolio priorities.
• Provide subject-matter expertise in speech-language pathology, literacy, achievement, and early childhood assessment.
• Define product scope and assessment design aligned with customer and business needs.
• Lead item development, review, and evaluation using research and clinical expertise.
• Collaborate with psychometricians to review data and findings.
• Identify opportunities to apply AI and emerging technologies to assessment development.
• Oversee assessment materials including digital interfaces and administration resources.
• Support product commercialization and training with scientific expertise.
• Represent Pearson through scholarly activities and conferences.
• Coordinate with international colleagues and travel approximately 10%.

Skills

Research leadership

Clinical assessment

AI in research

Scientific communication

Education

PhD in Speech-Language Pathology or related field

5+ years in speech-language pathology, literacy, or early childhood research

Job description

Pearson is seeking a Lead Specialist, Learning Scientist (Clinical) to lead research across portfolio domains, including academic achievement, speech and language, cognition, and early childhood assessment. The ideal candidate will combine clinical experience administering or interpreting standardized assessments with research leadership and a strong digital mindset.

This position can be remote or based in San Antonio, TX, or Bloomington, MN, with approximately 10% international collaboration