Shalini Chugani

Blending 3 years of experience in life sciences recruitment with a genuine passion for connecting people, Shalini helps MedTech and HealthTech companies across Europe secure exceptional engineering and R&D talent. At Discover International, she specializes in recruiting across the full R&D lifecycle: from early-stage research and concept development to engineering, software, cybersecurity, and product innovation.

With a biomedical sciences background, fluency in French, and a multi-cultural upbringing, Shalini brings a uniquely global and informed perspective to every search. Her approach is friendly, casual, and deeply relationship-driven, while still operating at a fast pace, often taking processes from job brief to signed contract in as little as two weeks. Clients and candidates consistently highlight her as knowledgeable, genuinely caring, reliable, and smooth to work with, valuing the professionalism she brings to each interaction.

She thrives at the intersection of science and human connection. Her motivation is rooted in a deep understanding of medical devices, paired with her recent work supporting expanding European countries. She aims to make a positive, long-lasting impact, not just filling roles, but strengthening teams, elevating careers, and supporting organizations that ultimately improve patient outcomes.

Energetic, positive, and globally minded, Shalini is committed to advancing patient impact and building long-term partnerships. She sees herself as a true partner throughout the job search journey and not just a recruiter.