Sam Shew
Manager
Bringing 7 years of MedTech recruitment experience with a genuine passion for connecting people, Sam helps medical device, medical imaging, and digital health organisations across Europe build high-performing teams. At Discover International, he leads MedTech recruitment across Europe, with the team specialising in Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Clinical, R&D, Engineering, and Commercial functions.
With a background in competitive sport and a degree in Sport & Exercise Science, Sam brings the discipline, resilience, and team-driven mindset that shaped his early career into the world of recruitment. This foundation fuels his goal-oriented approach and his ability to perform under pressure, qualities that enable him to deliver consistently for clients while building long-term, trust-based relationships.
Dedicated exclusively to the MedTech industry for over seven years, Sam is recognised for his deep market knowledge and ability to deliver exceptional talent with speed and precision. Clients and candidates consistently note his commitment to going above and beyond, ensuring every search is smooth, informed, and handled with genuine care.
What sets Sam apart is his genuine approach and obsession with standing out from the competition—providing clients with insightful data, market intelligence, and high-quality information that elevate every hiring decision. Driven by the opportunity to make a positive impact on both careers and organisations, he focuses on delivering talent solutions that accelerate innovation and strengthen teams across the life sciences sector.
His guiding philosophy:
“Great technology means nothing without great people. I help MedTech organisations overcome the industry’s toughest hurdle — finding the talent that makes innovation possible.”
