
Alison Bing
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About me
Rethinking internal communications as the Senior Director, Business Communications at Cencora
Education

Educational Institution
-Bachelor of Arts English, Political Science
Harvard Business School Online
2024 - 2024Disruptive Strategy
Humber College
-Post Grad Certificate Public Relations
Experience

Bayer HealthCare
Sept 2003 - May 2008Business Communications PartnerManaged 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 2017Communications and Public Affairs ManagerOversee 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 2022Built 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 2022Director, Business Engagement - Innomar Strategies
Sept 2019 - Dec 2020Director, Communication - Innomar Strategies
Apr 2019 - Sept 2019Communications Manager - Innomar Strategies
May 2017 - Apr 2019

Cencora
Nov 2022 - nowSenior Director, Business CommunicationsOversee 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
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Overcoming Dyslexia
Yale UniversityJun 2024 - View certificate

NXT-GEN Fellowship for Moral Leadership Graduate, Cencora, September 2023 Cohort
The HOW Institute for SocietyDec 2023 - View certificate

NXT-GEN Fellowship for Moral Leadership, Level 1 Fellow Coach, March 2024 Cohort
The HOW Institute for SocietyJun 2024 - View certificate

NXT-GEN Fellowship for Moral Leadership, Level 1 Fellow Coach, September 2024 Cohort
The HOW Institute for SocietyDec 2024 
Chief of Staff Essentials
McChrystal GroupJun 2022
Being a Board Director of a Canadian non-profit or registered charity
Charity LawMar 2025
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Alison BingThe 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 BingBest National Campaign United Way of Peel Feb 2014
- Awarded to Alison BingBest National Campaign United Way of Peel Feb 2013
- Awarded to Alison BingOutstanding Corporate Campaign United Way of Peel Feb 2013
- Awarded to Alison BingOutstanding Corporate Campaign United Way of Peel Feb 2012
- Awarded to Alison BingRipple Award - Silver Canadian Marketing Association Sep 2010 Mott's Clamato - Canada's Cocktail
- Awarded to Alison BingCPRS ACE Award - Silver Canadian Public Relations Society May 2010 Claiming Canada's Cocktail - Mott's Clamato
- Awarded to Alison BingIABC Silver Leaf Award - Events International Association of Business Communicators May 2010 Claiming Canada's Cocktail - Mott's Clamato
- Awarded to Alison BingIABC Silver Leaf Award - Media Relations International Association of Business Communicators May 2010 Claiming Canada's Cocktail - Mott's Clamato
- Awarded to Alison BingIABC 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 BingIABC 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
Associated with Alison BingProgram Advisory Council - Public Relations Diploma Program
Issued by Humber College on Sept 2011
Associated with Alison BingMember Board Of Directors
Issued by The Dam on Jun 2017
Associated with Alison Bing
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