Lily Savage

Blending 9.5 years of life sciences recruitment experience with a genuine curiosity about people, Lily Savage helps biotech and pharmaceutical organizations across Europe secure exceptional scientific, clinical, and regulatory talent. As Director – Head of Perm EU at Discover International, she specializes in niche, hard-to-find roles, partnering with teams whose work is advancing patient care across Neurology, Oncology, Pediatrics, and beyond. She leads our dedicated teams,  dedicated to permanent recruitment, she has developed an in-depth grasp of the unique challenges within the European life sciences landscape—including technical skill requirements, tax and relocation considerations, and the complexities of highly specialized functions. Her first eight years were focused exclusively on Regulatory Affairs, and she has since broadened into Scientific and Clinical recruitment, giving her a well-rounded perspective on the talent needs of modern R&D-driven organizations

Lily is best known for leading confidential, complex, and niche scientific mandates that require meticulous mapping, strategic outreach, and a strong command of technical l ix months—a testament to her precision, care, and dedication to matching the right people with the right environments. Driven by a passion for improving the health ecosystem.