Rebecca Avila

Rebecca Avila is an experienced healthcare professional with a strong background in patient support, market access, and reimbursement management. Currently serving as Associate Director of Patient Support at Ascendis Pharma since September 2022, Rebecca previously held similar roles at Pacira BioSciences, Inc. and Flexion Therapeutics, where responsibilities included managing trade operations and specialty pharmacy partnerships. Earlier career experience includes managing a team at EMD Serono, Inc. that focused on patient access and reimbursement, as well as a significant role at Southcoast Hospitals Group in developing a patient care program. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Arts in Healthcare Administration from UMASS Amherst and an Associate's Degree in Complementary Healthcare from Bristol Community College.