Lead Specialist, Learning Scientist – Clinical

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Minnesota, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Direct research initiatives in academic achievement, speech and language, cognition, and/or early childhood assessment portfolios.

• Create and oversee research strategies for the development of new products, modifications to existing products, and portfolio focus areas.

• Offer subject-matter expertise and scientific direction in speech-language pathology, literacy, achievement, and/or early childhood assessment.

• Establish product scope and assessment design parameters.

• Lead and participate in the creation, review, and assessment of items.

• Collaborate with psychometricians and research teams to analyze and interpret data and psychometric results.

• Integrate AI and cutting-edge technologies into assessment development, research methodologies, workflows, and product innovation.

• Manage assessment materials, which include digital interfaces, record forms, stimulus materials, manuals, administration and scoring resources, as well as visual and auditory stimuli.

• Aid in the commercialization and adoption of products through training, product support resources, presentations, and customer-facing materials.

• Represent Pearson at conferences, through technical papers, research publications, and other scholarly endeavors.

• Work collaboratively with international colleagues with flexible hours approximately 10% of the time.

• Travel around 10% of the time.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Ph.D. in Speech-Language Pathology, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Early Childhood Development, School or Clinical Psychology, or a related discipline from an accredited institution.

• At least 5 years of professional experience in speech and language, literacy, academic achievement, school or clinical psychology, and/or early childhood.

• Clinical experience in administering, interpreting, or directly engaging with standardized assessments.

• In-depth understanding of standardized assessments in practical clinical or educational environments.

• Extensive knowledge of test development, measurement concepts, research methodologies, data analysis, and psychometric principles.

• Capability to apply research and psychometric concepts to inform research and product strategies.

• Proficiency in translating scientific and clinical evidence into strategic recommendations.

• Strong digital literacy and inquisitiveness, including the ability to assess and effectively utilize AI and emerging technologies.

• A track record of professional or scholarly contributions through conference presentations, peer-reviewed publications, technical papers, professional training, or related activities.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for an annual incentive program.

• Benefits provided by Pearson (specific benefits are mentioned but not outlined in detail in this posting).

• Option for remote work.

• Commitment to equal opportunity employment and participation in E-Verify.

• Reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.