Senior Clinical Learning Scientist — Remote

Pearson; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson seeks a Lead Specialist, Learning Scientist (Clinical) to lead research across portfolio domains including cognitive and language assessments. The role blends clinical experience with advanced data analysis to shape product priorities and research directions.

The position supports remote work or based in San Antonio, TX, Bloomington, MN, and requires collaboration with international teams about 10% of the time. A Ph.D. and 5+ years in related fields are preferred.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a related field from an accredited institution.
• 5+ years professional experience in speech, literacy, academic achievement, school or clinical psychology, and/or early childhood.
• Clinical experience administering or interpreting standardized assessments.
• Strong knowledge of test development, measurement, research methodology, data analysis, and psychometrics.
• Ability to translate scientific and clinical evidence into strategic recommendations balancing rigor and business needs.
• Strong digital fluency and curiosity, including applying AI and emerging technologies.
• Scholarly contributions through conferences, publications, or related work.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead research plans for new product development and portfolio priorities.
• Provide subject-matter and scientific leadership in speech-language pathology, literacy, achievement, and/or early childhood assessment.
• Define product scope and assessment design, ensuring scientifically sound solutions.
• Lead item development, review, and evaluation.
• Collaborate with psychometricians to review data and findings.
• Identify opportunities to responsibly apply AI and emerging technologies.
• Oversee assessment materials, digital interfaces, and stimuli resources.
• Contribute scientific expertise to training, product support, and customer materials.
• Represent Pearson through conferences, papers, and scholarly activities.
• Maintain flexibility to collaborate with international colleagues (≈10% travel).
• Travel approximately 10%.

Skills

Clinical research leadership

AI & emerging technologies in research

Data analysis & psychometrics

Communication of scientific findings

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

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

Job description

Pearson seeks a Lead Specialist, Learning Scientist (Clinical) to lead research across portfolio domains including cognitive and language assessments. The role blends clinical experience with advanced data analysis to shape product priorities and research directions.

The position supports remote work or based in San Antonio, TX, Bloomington, MN, and requires collaboration with international teams about 10% of the time. A Ph.D. and 5+ years in related fields are preferred.