Brittany Davis

About Brittany Davis

I’m a passionate patient advocacy leader dedicated to ensuring people with lived experience are not only heard but meaningfully involved in shaping healthcare. After more than 15 years in pharmaceuticals, medical devices and academia, I transitioned into Patient Advocacy to focus on co-creating meaningful solutions that improve lives of patients and care partners.I build authentic, purpose-driven partnerships with patients, advocacy organizations, and cross-functional teams to drive programs that are patient-centered, mission-driven, and outcome-focused. I thrive on identifying unmet needs, creating thoughtful, actionable strategies, and connecting people to a shared mission.Empathy, curiosity, and collaboration guide my approach. I believe that when patients are equal partners, we achieve better outcomes together.Core Strengths:• Patient Advocacy & Engagement• Strategic Partnerships• Advisory Board Leadership• Health Literacy & Behavior Change• Creative Problem Solving• Rare & Chronic Disease Expertise

Experience

1. Senior Director, Patient Advocacy & Insights

   Avalyn Pharma

   Apr 2025 — Present

   I am the bridge between patients and our company, ensuring their voices shape every stage of drug development, from clinical trials to commercialization. I build deep partnerships with patients, care partners, advocacy groups, and professional associations, driving patient-centered strategies that influence research, treatment access, and engagement.In this role, I lead initiatives that integrate real-world patient experiences into our work, from designing patient-friendly trials to shaping corporate and regulatory decisions. This role allows me to make a tangible impact by bringing life-changing therapies to those who need them most.

Education

• University of Florida

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Biological/Biosystems Engineering

• Duke University

  Master of Science (MS), Biomedical/Medical Engineering

• Duke University

  Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Biomedical/Medical Engineering