Anneli Sandholm

Anneli Sandholm is a Principal Consultant based in London, bringing 12 years of experience across recruitment and talent solutions to Discover International. She specialises in connecting engineering professionals with pharmaceutical, biotech, and CDMO organisations across Europe, supporting businesses at every stage, from high-growth start-ups to global enterprises.

With a background spanning multiple industries and a proven track record of building new markets from the ground up, Anneli offers a well-rounded and highly adaptable approach. Her expertise lies in contract recruitment, where she combines strong process management, commercial awareness, and a consultative mindset to deliver efficient and effective hiring solutions. Having partnered with stakeholders ranging from project managers to CEOs, she understands how to tailor her approach to meet diverse business needs.

Anneli is known for her honest, fast-paced, and quality-driven delivery style. She places a strong emphasis on clear communication, streamlined processes, and consistently high standards, qualities her clients and candidates value highly. Her goal is to help organisations scale in the right way, enabling them to achieve their objectives smoothly and efficiently.

Motivated by the opportunity to contribute to an industry that drives meaningful change, Anneli is passionate about supporting the growth of life sciences organisations that ultimately improve patient outcomes. She brings a pragmatic, results-focused philosophy to her work: delivering high-quality outcomes quickly, while ensuring a positive and engaging experience for everyone involved.