Lead Specialist, Learning Scientist – Clinical

Pearson VUE

. Lead research across academic achievement, speech and language, cognition, and/or early childhood assessment portfolios .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $95,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Speech-Language Pathology and Early Childhood Assessment, with a strong foundation in standardized assessment development, psychometric principles, and research methodologies. Proven ability to lead research initiatives and translate scientific evidence into actionable product strategies.

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Ph.D. In Speech-Language Pathology5+ Years Professional ExperienceClinical Experience With Standardized AssessmentsStrong Knowledge Of Test DevelopmentDigital Fluency And Curiosity

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Hard Skills

Research MethodologyData AnalysisPsychometric PrinciplesAssessment DesignItem DevelopmentProduct DevelopmentStandardized AssessmentsSpeech And Language ExpertiseLiteracy AssessmentEarly Childhood Assessment

Soft Skills

Scientific LeadershipCollaborationCommunicationStrategic RecommendationsTraining And Support

Tools & Technologies

AI TechnologiesDigital InterfacesAssessment MaterialsData Interpretation ToolsResearch Publication Platforms

Industry Keywords

Speech-Language PathologyCommunication Sciences And DisordersEarly Childhood DevelopmentSchool PsychologyClinical PsychologyStandardized AssessmentsProduct CommercializationPsychometric FindingsConference PresentationsPeer-Reviewed Publications

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead research across academic achievement, speech and language, cognition, and/or early childhood assessment portfolios
Develop and lead research plans for new product development, product revisions, and portfolio priorities
Provide subject-matter expertise and scientific leadership in speech-language pathology, literacy, achievement, and/or early childhood assessment
Define product scope and assessment design
Lead and contribute to item development, review, and evaluation
Partner with psychometricians and research colleagues to review and interpret data and psychometric findings
Apply AI and emerging technologies to assessment development, research practices, workflows, and product innovation
Oversee assessment materials, including digital interfaces, record forms, stimulus materials, manuals, administration and scoring resources, and visual and auditory stimuli
Support product commercialization and adoption through training, product support resources, presentations, and customer-facing materials
Represent Pearson through conference presentations, technical papers, research publications, and other scholarly activities
Collaborate with international colleagues using flexible work hours approximately 10% of the time
Travel approximately 10%

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 understanding of standardized assessments in real-world clinical or educational settings
Strong knowledge of test development, measurement principles, research methodology, data analysis, and psychometric principles
Ability to apply research and psychometric concepts to research and product decisions
Ability to translate scientific and clinical evidence into strategic recommendations
Strong digital fluency and curiosity, including ability to evaluate and appropriately apply AI and emerging technologies
Record of professional or scholarly contribution through conference presentations, peer-reviewed publications, technical papers, professional training, or related work

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual incentive program eligibility
Benefits offered by Pearson (specific benefits are referenced but not detailed in the posting)
Remote work option
Equal opportunity employer and E-Verify participation
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities