About the company
Valor Compounding Pharmacy has a culture that doesn't just talk about core values, but exemplifies them in everything we do. They are: do the right thing, quality matters, question everything, and growth through care. We believe in investing in our people, playing to their strengths, and putting the right people in the right seats. To learn more about our culture, please visit our careers page on our website.
About the role
The Content Writer creates clear, accurate, and engaging written content for patients, prescribers, and partners across Valor's website, email, social media, and educational materials. This is a 6-month independent contractor engagement. Hours will vary based on project volume, up to 20 hours per week; any hours beyond that require Valor's prior written approval. Work is remote, and the contractor sets their own schedule as long as agreed deadlines are met.
Scope of work
Write and edit content for the website, blog, email campaigns, social media, and patient and provider education materials
Translate complex pharmacy and compounding topics into clear, accessible language for patients and healthcare professionals
Collaborate with pharmacists and subject matter experts to ensure all content is accurate; have all clinical content reviewed and approved by a pharmacist before publishing
Ensure all content follows applicable regulatory guidelines and company policies, and avoids unsupported claims about compounded medications
Maintain a consistent brand voice and tone across all channels
Apply SEO best practices to improve search visibility for web content
Research industry trends, competitors, and audience needs to inform content ideas
Deliver completed work by agreed project deadlines
Comply with Valor's confidentiality agreement and, if any patient information is involved, HIPAA requirements under a Business Associate Agreement
Qualifications
At least 2 years of professional writing experience, preferably in healthcare, pharmacy, or life sciences
Established freelance or independent writing business, with other clients preferred
Provides their own equipment and software
Portfolio or writing samples demonstrating range across formats (web, email, long-form, social)
Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent experience
Strong grasp of grammar, style, and editing
Familiarity with SEO and content management systems (e.g., WordPress)
Experience writing about regulated or technical topics is a plus
Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, in the English language
Excellent attention to detail
Able to work independently, manage simultaneous projects, and meet deadlines within a fast-paced and changing environment
This project is a fit if
You want to use your writing skills to help patients and providers understand their care
You believe in and can demonstrate our core values
You are comfortable with a fast-paced, dynamic, and growing pharmacy business based in Berkeley, CA
You enjoy meaningful healthcare writing with clear project briefs
The rate for this engagement is $30 to $40 per hour, based on writing samples and experience. Contractors invoice Valor monthly and are responsible for their own taxes and insurance. As a contract position, this role is not eligible for Valor's employee benefits program.
This document provides a general summary of essential responsibilities for the position and is not an exhaustive list. Duties, assignments, and other responsibilities may differ based on business conditions and project needs. Final scope, deliverables, rate, and term will be set out in a written independent contractor agreement.
Valor Compounding Pharmacy, Inc. is an equal opportunity organization. We have a diverse group of hardworking people who thrive in dynamic environments. In 2020, Valor was ranked in Inc. 5000's Fastest Growing Private Companies, awarded by the San Francisco Business Times Leadership Trust, and accredited by the Pharmacy Compounding Accreditation Board (PCAB). We are a multi-state licensed 503A sterile and non-sterile compounding pharmacy. We pride ourselves on our innovation, data-driven decision-making, and quality in patient care, medications, and experience.
We adhere to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). For information about our privacy policy, please visit our Privacy Notice.
Skills Required
- At least 2 years of professional writing experience
- Established freelance or independent writing business
- Own equipment and software
- Portfolio or writing samples across web, email, long-form, and social formats
- Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or related field, or equivalent experience
- Strong grammar, style, and editing skills
- Familiarity with SEO and content management systems such as WordPress
- Effective verbal and written English communication
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to work independently, manage simultaneous projects, and meet deadlines
- Healthcare, pharmacy, or life sciences writing experience
- Experience writing about regulated or technical topics
- Other freelance clients
What We Do
Valor is a specialized compounding pharmacy that customizes medications to fit the unique needs of each individual patient. Our mission is to reinvent compounding pharmacy. We work with a network of providers, patients, health systems, institutions, and research scientists throughout the United States. We believe that the most dangerous phrase in our industry is “it’s always been done that way”. We seek to change how you think about and view compounding pharmacy. We are your proactive partner in health care. We are nimble and responsive. The average turnaround time for a compounding pharmacy is 7 days. We do it in 2 to 4! We are data driven: we monitor key metrics, use, and analyze data to improve our operations to produce the highest quality service and product for our patients and customers. We reduce patient anxiety – and who doesn’t need less anxiety in today’s world? How? By communicating with our patients every step of the way until the prescription is filled and in your hand or delivered free to your door.
