Darren Chia - Global Communications Senior Manager

Q: Where is Darren based?

Darren is based in Berlin, Germany .

Q: What languages does Darren speak?

Darren speaks the following languages: Chinese (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Darren have?

Darren has at least 9 years of experience. During this time, Darren has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 4 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 4 months . Note that Darren may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Darren's latest experience?

Darren's most recent position is Global Communications Senior Manager at Beckers Group .

Q: What companies has Darren worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Darren has worked for Beckers Group and Freelance .

Q: Which industries is Darren most experienced in?

Darren is most experienced in industries like Pharmaceutical , Biotechnology , and Healthcare . Darren also has some experience in Chemical .

Q: Which business areas is Darren most experienced in?

Darren is most experienced in business areas like Marketing and Sustainability Management .

Q: Which industries has Darren worked in recently?

Darren has recently worked in industries like Pharmaceutical and Chemical .

Q: Which business areas has Darren worked in recently?

Darren has recently worked in business areas like Marketing and Sustainability Management .

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Berlin, Germany

Experience

Mar 2025 - Aug 2025

6 months

Berlin, Germany

Global Communications Senior Manager

Beckers Group

Collaborated with the marketing team on highlighting sustainable innovation, such as EcoVadis Gold rating, Science Based Targets initiative and sustainability report, increasing LinkedIn engagement by over 150% and customer interest within two months
Developed and maintained the news publication process, including the introduction of AI and specification of its use
Coordinated with colleagues across 18 countries in the EU, USA and China markets

Jan 2020 - Dec 2022

3 years

Shanghai, China

Communications Consultant

Freelance

Developed over 10 branding campaigns for a pharmaceutical company (Market Cap 155B USD) and managed KPI tracking, securing media coverage from 20+ influential outlets and generating over one million impressions
Organized non-deal roadshows (NDRs) and translated complex clinical, research, and data insights into customer-centric branding and product stories, increasing investor interest and maintaining regular connections with companies

Jan 2018 - Dec 2019

2 years

Shanghai, China

Senior Account Executive

Edelman

Compiled communications materials, including newsletters, infographics and short videos, for a managing director at a pharmaceutical MNC (Market Cap 260B USD, 17,000+ employees), improving department silos, internal morale and cross-functional collaboration
Developed strategies and delivered product launch campaigns to engage with media and maintain clarity in ongoing communications with customers, including user profiling and product prepositions

Jan 2014 - Dec 2017

4 years

New York, United States

Assistant Account Executive

Russo Partners

Created content and managed social platforms (Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube) for biotech and medical device companies, raising company profiles, increasing customer engagement and boosting product sales
Handled media relations, developed media content and organized media training sessions, securing coverage in outlets such as The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Pharmaceutical (5 years), Biotechnology (4 years), Healthcare (4 years), and Chemical (0.5 years).

Pharmaceutical

Biotechnology

Healthcare

Chemical

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Marketing (9.5 years) and Sustainability Management (0.5 years).

Marketing

Sustainability Management

Summary

Senior marketing/communications professional with 10 years of experience in the USA, China and Germany. Focused areas are pharma, health technologies and renewable energy.

Seeking to leverage cross-cultural experience and interdisciplinary knowledge to create business impact through strategic communications in the German/EU market.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite
Canva
Cision
Meltwater
Mailchimp

Languages

Chinese

Native

German

Advanced

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 2023 - Jun 2024

Berlin School of Economics and Law

Master of Business Administration · International Management and Strategic Management · Berlin, Germany

Oct 2012 - Jun 2014

New York University

Master of Science · Public Relations and Corporate Communications · New York, United States

Profile

Created

February 2026

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Where is Darren based?

Darren is based in Berlin, Germany.

What languages does Darren speak?

Darren speaks the following languages: Chinese (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Darren have?

Darren has at least 9 years of experience. During this time, Darren has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 4 months. Note that Darren may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Darren be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Darren would be well-suited for roles such as: Global Communications Senior Manager, Communications Consultant, Senior Account Executive.

What is Darren's latest experience?

Darren's most recent position is Global Communications Senior Manager at Beckers Group.

What companies has Darren worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Darren has worked for Beckers Group and Freelance.

Which industries is Darren most experienced in?

Darren is most experienced in industries like Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, and Healthcare. Darren also has some experience in Chemical.

Which business areas is Darren most experienced in?

Darren is most experienced in business areas like Marketing and Sustainability Management.

Which industries has Darren worked in recently?

Darren has recently worked in industries like Pharmaceutical and Chemical.

Which business areas has Darren worked in recently?

Darren has recently worked in business areas like Marketing and Sustainability Management.

What is Darren's education?

Darren holds a Master in International Management and Strategic Management from Berlin School of Economics and Law and a Master in Public Relations and Corporate Communications from New York University.

What is the availability of Darren?

Darren will be available full-time from March 2026.

What is the rate of Darren?

Darren's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.