Senior Learning Scientist (Clinical) – Remote

Pearson; Oklahoma City (OK); 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 role blends scientific leadership with clinical expertise in standardized assessments and a strong digital mindset.

The position reports to the Lead Learning Scientist and can be remote or based in San Antonio, TX, or Bloomington, MN.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Speech-Language Pathology, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Early Childhood Development, School or Clinical Psychology, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• 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.
• Strong digital fluency and curiosity with ability to apply AI and emerging technologies to research and product development.
• Record of scholarly contribution through conference presentations, publications, or related work.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead research plans supporting new product development, revisions, 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 aligned with customer and business needs.
• Lead item development, review, and evaluation using research and clinical expertise.
• Collaborate with psychometricians to review data and psychometric findings.
• Identify opportunities to apply AI and emerging technologies to research practices and product innovation.
• Oversee assessment materials including digital interfaces and manuals.
• Support product commercialization and training with scientific expertise.
• Represent Pearson in scholarly activities and conferences.
• Maintain flexibility to collaborate with international colleagues (~10%) and travel (~10%).

Education

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

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 role blends scientific leadership with clinical expertise in standardized assessments and a strong digital mindset.

The position reports to the Lead Learning Scientist and can be remote or based in San Antonio, TX, or Bloomington, MN.