Director- TST Life Science - TC - UKI - GB
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£50,200
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This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2431 (86% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £50,200, and EY is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
In 2025, EY assigned 691 or more Certificates of Sponsorship for SOC 2431 jobs, according to the Home Office.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Likely 2431 (Management consultants and business analysts) · 86% match
- Likely 1137 (Information technology directors) · 6% match
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2431 Management consultants and business analysts Most likely code | £35,100 | £40,200 | £45,200 | £50,200 |
1137 Information technology directors Also possible | £60,200 | £68,800 | £77,400 | £86,000 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.
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Join EY and help to build a better working world.
Position Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Consulting Director to join us in our Life Sciences Commercial Technology practice.
This role will focus on leveraging technology to enable data driven business transformation within the Life Sciences Commercial sector. We have an ambition to be leaders in the Veeva and Salesforce commercial sector so the ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of Veeva or Salesforce as well as other commercial technology solutions within the Life Sciences industry. This will be coupled with strong consulting and leadership skills to guide our clients through challenging and complex transformations.
Your Client Impact
- Lead consulting engagements focused on commercial technology transformation for Life Sciences clients.
- Define and implement strategies that align technology initiatives with business objectives and market trends.
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, guiding them through complex technology-enabled transformations.
- Bring EY thought leadership and global best practices to help clients achieve commercial effectiveness and growth.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring delivery of innovative solutions tailored to their needs.
- Support change management initiatives to embed technology-driven culture across client organisations.
- Contribute to solution development and oversee quality of proposals for technology-led transformation.
- Mentor and develop high-performing teams, fostering collaboration, innovation, and diversity.
Essential Criteria
- Experience in consulting within the Life Sciences sector or from within the Life Sciences industry (e.g., pharmaceutical, biotech, or related sectors), with a strong understanding of the commercial landscape from both business and technology perspectives
Soft Skills
- Strong leadership and coaching skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation capabilities.
- Stakeholder management skills, including facilitation and ability to influence senior stakeholders.
- Collaborative mindset to work across multi-disciplinary teams.
- Strategic thinking with ability to translate technical concepts into business language.
Preferred Criteria
- Experience with Big 4 or other consulting methodologies and frameworks.
- Proven ability to develop external partnerships and alliances (e.g., Veeva, Salesforce, Adobe).
Preferred Qualifications
- Certifications in relevant technologies (e.g., CRM platforms, data governance, automation tools).
Why Join Us:
- EY’s mission is to build a better working world. You can be part of a dynamic, fast paced, collaborative culture in EY, dedicated to transforming the Life Sciences industry through technology.
- Our comprehensive Total Rewards package is at a highly competitive level while also including support for flexible working and career development. EY prides itself on providing top tier benefits as well as continuous learning and development, transformative leadership and a diverse and inclusive culture.
EY | Building a better working world
EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.
Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.
EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Management consultants and business analysts (SOC 2431) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~251k in sample- Middle half £40,196–71,188
- Median £53,820
- Going rate £50,200
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £35,100–45,200
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. EY holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. In 2025, EY assigned 691 or more Certificates of Sponsorship for SOC 2431 jobs, according to the Home Office. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2431 going rate of £50,200. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.