Senior Clinical Learning Scientist (Assessments) - Remote

Pearson; Boise (ID); Remote; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson is seeking a Lead Specialist, Learning Scientist (Clinical) to lead research across domains including academic achievement, speech and language, cognition, and early childhood assessment. The role blends rigorous academic research with clinical experience using standardized assessments.

You will translate evidence into strategic product priorities, working with cross-functional teams while embracing AI and emerging technologies to advance assessment development.

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, or early childhood.
• Clinical experience administering, interpreting, or working with standardized assessments.
• Strong knowledge of test development, measurement principles, research methodology, data analysis, and psychometrics.
• Ability to translate scientific and clinical evidence into strategic recommendations balancing rigor with business needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead research plans supporting new product development and portfolio priorities.
• Provide subject-matter expertise in speech-language pathology, literacy, achievement, and/or early childhood assessment.
• Help define product scope and assessment design to ensure scientifically sound solutions.
• 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 research and product development.

Skills

Leadership

Research leadership

AI & Emerging Tech

Collaboration

Scientific communication

Education

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

Job description

Pearson is seeking a Lead Specialist, Learning Scientist (Clinical) to lead research across domains including academic achievement, speech and language, cognition, and early childhood assessment. The role blends rigorous academic research with clinical experience using standardized assessments.

You will translate evidence into strategic product priorities, working with cross-functional teams while embracing AI and emerging technologies to advance assessment development.