# Data Scientist at Forus

- Company: Forus
- What the company does: Forus automates prior authorizations and medication access, helping providers get patients approved, find affordable options, and start treatment faster. Backed by Accel, General Catalyst and Redpoint.
- Company website: https://forus.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: New York office
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $170K to $275K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2024-09-04
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/forus/1ae72b76-5611-4423-a2ea-e11933cea33f
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/forus-data-scientist/

## About the role

As a Data Scientist on our team, you will not only define and predict our company’s core metrics, you will drive them. This is a role of immense range, stretching from developing advanced analytical models to owning end-to-end strategic project implementation.

## What they're looking for

- An advanced degree in a quantitative field or 4+ years of work experience in an analytics-heavy, business-focused role
- Strong technical background with exceptional ability to do data analysis using SQL and Python, as well as pick up new tools on the fly
- Ability to bring clarity to ambiguous problems and lead projects with major business impact, collaborating across teams and levels to drive sound decisions
- Comfort with zooming in and out of problems, jumping between high-level thinking and granular methods of problem-solving
- Strong written and verbal communication that allows you to be an effective participant in both internal debates and external relationships
- Track record of moving quickly, finding shortcuts, and going to unreasonable lengths to deliver on goals

Tags: Data