Alison Bing

Alison Bing

Business Communications Partner

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Rethinking internal communications as the Senior Director, Business Communications at Cencora

  • Education

    • Educational Institution

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      Bachelor of Arts English, Political Science
    • Harvard Business School Online

      2024 - 2024
      Disruptive Strategy
    • Humber College

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      Post Grad Certificate Public Relations
  • Experience

    • Bayer HealthCare

      Sept 2003 - May 2008
      Business Communications Partner

      Managed communications for all the divisions of Bayer including: Consumer Care, Diabetes Care, Pharmaceutical, MaterialScience, and Animal Health.ResponsibilitiesExternal public relations strategy and tactical execution for key business unitsLed internal communications plan and process for Biological Products division RFP response to Canadian Blood ServicesSupported executive preparation for Canadian Hematology Society and other key meetingsManaged external vendors such as public relations agencies to remain within budget and exceed internal client expectationsKey Accomplishments:Led an award winning integrated communications campaign for ASPIRIN 81mg, promoting awarness for cardiovascular diseaseLed an award winning integrated communications campaign for Ascensia line of blood glucose meters for the Diabetes Care divisionParticipated in the launch of Sativex, resulting in targeted media relations and stakeholder relations plans with results that exceeded internal client expectations Show less

    • Canada Dry Mott’s Inc. A Division of Dr Pepper Snapple Group

      Jun 2008 - May 2017
      Communications and Public Affairs Manager

      Oversee the Canadian communications and public affairs functions including: brand public relations, corporate communications, internal communications, government relations, philanthropy, and social media

    • AmerisourceBergen

      May 2017 - Nov 2022

      Built the global internal communication team and strategy for AB's distinct international business units. Acts as operational lead support for the President, Business Group Global. Focused on change communication, executive speechwriting and enablement communication connected to business strategy Lead the internal communication strategy for Innomar, focusing on change communication, client communication, employee engagement and risk management. Lead internal communication team, with a focus on employee engagement and enablement, leadership communication and executive speechwriting Build and lead internal and corporate communications for Innomar Strategies and HealthForward focusing on strategic plan development, program execution and evaluation.

      • Director, Business Communications, Global Businesses (Innomar, World Courier and ICS)

        Dec 2020 - Nov 2022
      • Director, Business Engagement - Innomar Strategies

        Sept 2019 - Dec 2020
      • Director, Communication - Innomar Strategies

        Apr 2019 - Sept 2019
      • Communications Manager - Innomar Strategies

        May 2017 - Apr 2019
    • Cencora

      Nov 2022 - now
      Senior Director, Business Communications

      Oversee the internal communications for the Global Pharma Services and Global Products & Solutions business segments within Cencora, formerly AmerisourceBergen.Responsibilities- Develop annual strategic communications plan to align 9,000 team members globally to the strategic priorities of the organization, so they understand how their work contributes to the success of the organization- Oversee internal communications team responsible for operational communications across 8 different business units and 30+ countries-Develop annual communications plan for Global Products & Solutions, Cencora's innovation hub that collaborates across all business segments-Internal speech writer/communications advisor for President, Global Pharma Services, and Senior Vice President, Global Products & Solutions-Change communications support for complex operational projects across the business-Communications representatitve on the Integration Management Office for any Global Pharma Services specific mergers and aquisitionsKey AccomplishmentsLed internal and change communication for PharmaLex integration in 2023Participated in The Tank, an invitation only leadership training on product development. Presented a capstone project as part of the trainingIncreased town hall participation by 30% by using deeper audience analysis and product development methodologies Led internal communications for the enterprise name change from AmerisourceBergen to Cencora Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Overcoming Dyslexia

      Yale University
      Jun 2024
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    • NXT-GEN Fellowship for Moral Leadership Graduate, Cencora, September 2023 Cohort

      The HOW Institute for Society
      Dec 2023
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    • NXT-GEN Fellowship for Moral Leadership, Level 1 Fellow Coach, March 2024 Cohort

      The HOW Institute for Society
      Jun 2024
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    • NXT-GEN Fellowship for Moral Leadership, Level 1 Fellow Coach, September 2024 Cohort

      The HOW Institute for Society
      Dec 2024
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    • Chief of Staff Essentials

      McChrystal Group
      Jun 2022
    • Being a Board Director of a Canadian non-profit or registered charity

      Charity Law
      Mar 2025
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Alison Bing
      The Tank Graduate Cencora Mar 2024 Leadership program at Cencora, focused on innovation, design thinking and product development. With 40 other colleagues, I learned the theory of product development, ending with a capstone project presentation. Visited the D School at Stanford and Plug and Play in San Francisco as part of the program
    • Awarded to Alison Bing
      Best National Campaign United Way of Peel Feb 2014
    • Awarded to Alison Bing
      Best National Campaign United Way of Peel Feb 2013
    • Awarded to Alison Bing
      Outstanding Corporate Campaign United Way of Peel Feb 2013
    • Awarded to Alison Bing
      Outstanding Corporate Campaign United Way of Peel Feb 2012
    • Awarded to Alison Bing
      Ripple Award - Silver Canadian Marketing Association Sep 2010 Mott's Clamato - Canada's Cocktail
    • Awarded to Alison Bing
      CPRS ACE Award - Silver Canadian Public Relations Society May 2010 Claiming Canada's Cocktail - Mott's Clamato
    • Awarded to Alison Bing
      IABC Silver Leaf Award - Events International Association of Business Communicators May 2010 Claiming Canada's Cocktail - Mott's Clamato
    • Awarded to Alison Bing
      IABC Silver Leaf Award - Media Relations International Association of Business Communicators May 2010 Claiming Canada's Cocktail - Mott's Clamato
    • Awarded to Alison Bing
      IABC Gold Quill Award - Award of Merit International Association of Business Communicators Jun 2006 Bayer Diabetes Care - "No Coding Required" Media Relations Campaign
    • Awarded to Alison Bing
      IABC Silver Leaf Award International Association of Business Communicators Jun 2004 ASPRIN "Avoid the Heartache" Media Relations Campaign
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Board Director

      Issued by Caledon Community Services on Sept 2009
      Caledon Community ServicesAssociated with Alison Bing
    • Program Advisory Council - Public Relations Diploma Program

      Issued by Humber College on Sept 2011
      Humber CollegeAssociated with Alison Bing
    • Member Board Of Directors

      Issued by The Dam on Jun 2017
      The DamAssociated with Alison Bing