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Senior Director, National Field Medical Affairs, Oncology Full-time Guardant Health is a leading precision oncology company focused on helping conquer cancer globally through use of its proprietary tests, vast data sets and advanced analytics. The Guardant Health oncology platform leverages capabilities to drive commercial adoption, improve patient clinical outcomes and lower healthcare costs across all stages of the cancer care continuum. Guardant Health has commercially launched Guardant360, Guardant360 CDx, Guardant360 TissueNext, Guardant360 Response, and GuardantOMNI tests for advanced stage cancer patients, and Guardant Reveal for early-stage cancer patients. The Guardant Health screening portfolio, including the Shield test, aims to address the needs of individuals eligible for cancer screening. The Senior Director, National Field Medical Affairs, Oncology, is responsible for creating, leading, and inspiring a large national Clinical Science Liaison and Genomic Science Liaison teams, focused on enhancing patient outcomes through improved customer engagement. The Senior Director will establish the long-term vision, strategy, plans, objectives and infrastructure across the collective field medical teams. They will form strategic partnerships with Senior Leaders across the organization to create the long-term vision and strategic/tactical plan for regions and individual territories. The Senior Director plays a crucial role in facilitating strong field oncology relationships across the healthcare landscape with external scientific, medical, and patient communities, and is expected to build relationships with key customers through expert peer-to-peer engagements. By maintaining a high-level understanding of customer needs across their network's therapeutic areas at a national level, they are expected to understand and evaluate the organization's opportunities and constraints to advance the care continuum and the delivery of healthcare through broad clinical and population health research opportunities and build capabilities with an enterprise mindset. In addition to leading and supporting the Field Medical teams, the Senior Director also serves as a Strategic Priority Owner of other Field Medical and broader Guardant Health initiatives. Key Accountabilities Create, lead and set vision, objectives, and goals for the national Field Medical Oncology team in alignment with business needs, in response to the changing healthcare landscape and customer needs, in order to increase customer satisfaction and improve outcomes. Build, inspire, and lead through ambiguity and significant change, as well as with and without specific authority, the Field Medical Oncology team to support the end to end customer experience across regions; identify the right talent as well as provide strategic professional development, mentorship and coaching to facilitate the evolution of the Field Medical team. Maintain effective and regular two-way communication with Sales, Marketing and Medical team partners to create a continuous feedback loop of information and insights to interpret and co-create the medical strategy. Inspire and lead the Field Medical, Oncology team to ensure operation at full potential, consistent delivery above and beyond for customers, patients, and healthcare stakeholders while leveraging Guardant Health capabilities. Work closely with the Medical Affairs leadership to align medical strategies and priorities to be pulled through in the field. Identify resources and tools needed to empower the Field Medical Oncology team to deliver all aspects related to scientific exchange on clinical and Health Economics Outcomes Research data across the entire healthcare landscape. Drive innovation and cross-pollination across GH and Development leadership as a trusted partner to address the evolving clinical data and research needs of HCPs, health systems, researchers, patient groups and other key influencers throughout the healthcare landscape. Key Activities & Responsibilities Create, lead and set vision, objectives, and goals for the Field Medical Oncology team in alignment with Medical Affairs leadership; collaborate across GH national field leaders to ensure consistency and enterprise thinking in strategic priorities. Co-create medical strategy with Marketing, Product and Tech Development to ensure that field-based decisions are aligned with Core Team priorities and needs, and that field medical perspective is embedded in key organizational decisions. Represent the customer voice across Oncology and co-create customer centric solutions with peers in the Medical Affairs leadership to ensure that customer insights are prioritized in network objectives and goals. Proactively communicate and share customer needs, insights and knowledge to senior leadership in order to identify opportunities for collaboration and shape future organization strategies. Build, cultivate and leverage relationships with top tier national thought leaders across the oncology medical and managed care communities; as a field leader, represent the GH voice at national conferences and in executive exchange engagements. Bring innovation and energy as a core member of the Medical Affairs leadership and support VP of Medical Affairs, Oncology in identifying key deliverables, insights, and metrics that demonstrate the value of the Field Medical Oncology organization. Foster team spirit of cross-functional collaboration, enterprise mindset thinking and an ongoing awareness of GH objectives and strategy to deliver on meeting customer needs. Serve as a player/coach to Field Medical Directors and individual contributors through mentorship and acting as an inspirational role model. Collaborate on content and communication of scientific communication with field that includes both clinical and O&E data, and work projects. Lead organizational initiatives and identify individuals to serve on core teams as specific business needs arise. Qualifications: Advanced clinical science degree required (MD, PharmD, MsRPH, PhD, MSN, NP, PA, etc.) 15+ years related work experience strongly preferred (managed care/health plan, hospital administration, clinical pathway or formulary decision maker, industry experience, etc.) with extensive experience successfully leading and managing field medical or a customer facing team. Prior experience as a field medical liaison is preferred. Strong understanding of healthcare, legal and regulatory landscape and customer (health systems, payers, providers, etc.) required. Impressive, inspiring and visionary leadership ability with customer-first focus. Strong communication and effective collaboration skills to work across an extremely matrixed stakeholder organization. Embraces an agile mindset to develop necessary processes to get things done. Demonstrated experience with strategic planning, prioritizing and management of high-level initiatives and projects; building and leading teams; coaching and developing others. Strong negotiation skills and ability to influence without authority; excellent problem solving and decision-making skills. Demonstrated evidence of successfully achieving results, delivering high performance and managing a high functioning team of people managers. Ongoing investment in developing self and others to enable others to achieve their potential. Strong work ethic and advancement mindset. Business travel by air or car is required for regular internal and customer facing meetings. Both national and international travel may be required. Role is home office based. May require up to 70% of travel. Hybrid Work Model: At Guardant Health, we have defined days for in-person/onsite collaboration and work-from-home days for individual-focused time. All U.S. employees who live within 50 miles of a Guardant facility will be required to be onsite on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. The US base salary range for this full-time position is $234,600 to $316,700. The range does not include benefits, and if applicable, bonus, commission, or equity. Guardant Health is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our hiring processes for candidates with disabilities, long-term conditions, mental health conditions, or sincerely held religious beliefs. If you need support, please reach out to . Guardant Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

By clicking the "Apply" button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda's Privacy Notice and Terms of Use . I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge. Job Description Are you looking for a patient-focused company that will inspire you and support your career? If so, be empowered to take charge of your future at Takeda. Join us as a Senior Director, Global Regulatory Portfolio Lead, Global Regulatory Affairs - Rare Genetics and Hematology. This is a remote positio Here, everyone matters and you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring, bold mission. As a Senior Director working on the Global Regulatory Affairs Rare Genetics and Hematology team, you will be empowered to p rovide leadership and development to global regulatory leads to ensure innovative and robust global regulatory strategies are developed to maximize regulatory success and minimize time to approval , and a typical day will include: OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE • Provides leadership and development to global regulatory leads to ensure innovative and robust global regulatory strategies are developed to maximize regulatory success and minimize time to approval. • Develops best practices and creates a strong regulatory community across the broader Global Regulatory Affairs (GRA) organization. • Serves as an influential leader within Takeda and external to Takeda, contributing to cross-functional initiatives and influencing the field as applicable. ACCOUNTABILITIES The Sr. Director will be responsible for managing direct reports and overseeing all global and US submission for an assigned portfolio of projects . These include ensuring that the direct reports have defined, developed and clearly communicated appropriate global strategies to maximize global regulatory success. The role may serve as an interim GRL on a global project team on a as needed basis. Partner with direct reports to ensure global market access consideration are being addressed and provide senior strategic input to interactions with joint regulatory/health agency/HTA bodies on product specific value evidence topics, as applicable. Ensures line management and key stakeholders are apprised of developments that may impact regulatory success, exercising sound judgement and communicating in a professional and timely manner. Demonstrates ability to anticipate risks and responsible for developing solutions to identified risks and discussing with direct reports and management; understands probabilities of technical success for the solutions. Effectively represent the Global Regulatory Affairs (GRA) function in senior level interactions at internally governance technical review committees, key global health authority meetings and external partners. Accountable for working with regulatory regional leads, other functions and vendors to ensure global regulatory submissions are provided to local Takeda affiliates in compliance with local regulations and to maintain compliance for products. Participates with influence in or leads departmental and cross-functional task-forces and initiatives. Influence non-direct reports within Therapeutic Area, across GRA and across R&D. Provide regulatory strategy support to diligence for licensing opportunities as appropriate Monitor and anticipate trends that impact both the regulatory and access environments to strengthen product development plan(s) and adopt regulatory strategies in a timely manner. Responsible for demonstrating Takeda leadership behaviors. DIMENSIONS AND ASPECTS Technical/Functional (Line) Expertise Comprehensive understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and global regulatory strategy experience. Leadership Demonstrated ability to work across functions, regions and cultures Functional level leadership with the ability to inspire, motivate and drive results Excellent communicator, able to persuasively convey both ideas and data, verbally and in writing Proven skills as an effective team player who can engender credibility and confidence within and outside the company Ability to distil complex issues and ideas down to simple comprehensible terms Demonstrates leadership presence and confidence Embraces and demonstrates a diversity and inclusion mindset and role models these behaviors for the organization Builds teams across functions and geographies with individuals who have the right skills and experience to deliver on key organizational initiatives. Invests time in helping others to enhance their skills and perform at a higher level Decision-making and Autonomy Decision making responsibilities: Provide input to highly complex decisions that impact the functional area Accountable for decision making for designated function Ability to seek diverse input from multiple constituents and stakeholders to drive innovative solutions Ability to incorporate feedback and ensure decisions are implemented swiftly to yield flawless execution Accountable for providing input to and implementing vision and strategy for designated scope-making, complexity of decisions, impact of decisions, problem-soliving) Interaction Effectively navigates the changing external and internal environment and leads others through change by creating and inspiring and engaging workplace Cultivates a broad network of relationships throughout Takeda, with affiliates and external partners, in the industry and area of expertise. Effectively represents function in negotiations with the ability to resolve conflict in a constructive manner Ability to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively with other interfacing Takeda functions Innovation Forward thinking with the ability to recommend, influence and implement organizational change and continuous innovation Comfortable challenging the status quo and bringing forward innovative solutions Ability to take risks implementing innovative solutions, accelerating time to market Identifies opportunities and anticipates changes in the business landscape through an understanding and ongoing assessment of the environment affecting the business. Role models respect and inclusion, creating a culture that fosters innovation Complexity Ability to work in a global ecosystem (internal and external) with a high degree of complexity Deep expertise required Ability to see and understand broader, enterprise level perspective EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS: Advanced degree in a scientific subject area (e.g. MSc, PhD, PharmD, MD) with global oncology regulatory experience preferred. BA accepted. 12+ years of pharmaceutical industry experience. This is inclusive of 10 years of regulatory experience or combination of 8+ years regulatory and/or related experience. Preferred experience in reviewing, authoring, or managing components of regulatory submissions. Solid working knowledge of drug development process and regulatory requirements. Knowledge of FDA, EU, Canada, ROW and post-marketing a plus. Understand and interpret complex scientific issues across multiple projects as it related to regulatory requirements and strategy. Understands and interprets scientific data as it relates to regulatory requirements and strategy for assigned projects and provides knowledge and expertise to guide team in established and building appropriate global regulatory strategy. Strong oral and written communications, managing and adhering to timelines, negotiation skills, integrity and adaptability. Demonstrates acceptable skills with increasing independence in the area of regulatory strategy such as understanding broad concepts within regulatory affairs and implications across the organization and globally; proactively identifies regulatory issues; offers innovative solutions and strategies, including risk mitigation strategies. Must work well with others and within global teams. Able to bring working teams together for common objectives. Acceptable and independent skills in the area of regulatory strategy such as understanding broad concepts within regulatory affairs and implications across the organization and globally; proactively identifies regulatory issues; offers creative solutions and strategies, including risk mitigation strategies. WHAT TAKEDA CAN OFFER YOU: 401(k) with company match and Annual Retirement Contribution Plan Tuition reimbursement Company match of charitable contributions Health & Wellness programs including onsite flu shots and health screenings Generous time off for vacation and the option to purchase additional vacation days Community Outreach Programs Location and Salary Information: Location(s): Remote Base Salary Range: $240K-$270K based on candidate professional experience level. Employee may also be eligible for Short Term and/or Long Term incentive benefits. Employees are eligible to participate in Medical, Dental. Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), Charitable Contribution Match, Company Holidays, Personal & Vacation Days, Student Loan Repayment Program and Paid Volunteer Time Off ..... click apply for full job details

The Sr Director of Operations is responsible to the Regional Vice President for operational oversight and administration of dialysis services within a specified Market Service Area (MSA). *Senior Director Operations* *About Satellite Healthcare* Satellite Healthcare is more than simply a dialysis company. Since our founding in 1974, we have become the industry's leader in personalized quality care: 70% of our centers earn 4- and 5-star ratings from Medicaid and Medicare.gov, far ahead of all other providers. Our success in caring for patients can be attributed to our mission, our not-for-profit structure, and our people. Together, they create a powerfully patient-centered organization. Our mission is clear: to make life better for people living with kidney disease. Because we are a non-profit, we can pursue that mission with all our resources, united by our passion for patient care. As part of our commitment to continuous improvement, Satellite Research explores new ways to elevate the effectiveness and delivery of dialysis therapy. And Satellite Wellbound is leading the industry in home dialysis because better outcomes and quality of life are our highest priority. We are also substantial contributors to community and philanthropic kidney initiatives. Across our organization, we share a single mission - to make life better for those living with kidney disease. [Watch our video to learn more about our mission.]() *About the Role* The Sr Director of Operations is responsible to the Regional Vice President for operational oversight and administration of dialysis services within a specified Market Service Area (MSA). The Operations Senior Director is a member of the dialysis team and leads and supports both the strategic and quality plans for a specific MSA of operations. The Sr Director of Operations provides supervision, mentoring and coaching to Center Managers within the MSA in all areas of responsibilities especially in quality and operations. Quality services are defined and measured for all patients based on the direction and guidance of the Chief Medical Officer (CMO). The Senior Director of Operations works collaboratively with the Medical Director(s) and Center Manager of each center to resolve issues and improve the overall performance of center. The Senior Director of Operations provides guidance and support to the local Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) program including the patient experience. The Senior Director of Operations maintains a strong working relationship with physicians, medical practices and payers within their business area. The Senior Director of Operations works collaboratively with Medical Affairs and Business Development staff and other corporate departments to define, implement and evaluate corporate initiatives, and responds to specific direction from the Executive Team. The person in this position, if assigned to oversee a center with a DADS license, may also be designated as the Alternate Administrator, Alternate Supervising Nurse, or Director of Nursing. Essential Functions : *Operations* Market Service Area and Dialysis Center Leadership * Provides supervision, mentoring and advice to the Center Managers * Provides leadership and direction in the opening of new centers * Encourages and develops leadership at all levels of the organization * Provides corporate visibility and shares corporate communication with centers * Facilitates center management and the technical team in problem solving facility and supply issues/concerns * Supports matrix management as it functions with ancillary services including administrative functions, social work, nutrition, and quality * In absence of the Regional Vice President, the Senior Director of Operations has the authority to carry out responsibilities of the Regional Vice President for the MSA Employee Management * Plans and promotes all levels of staff involvement in the operations * Develops a recruitment and retention plan for the region with HR * Provides direction and supervision of hiring and disciplinary action at the center level and consults Human Resources when necessary * Reviews focal reviews with Center Managers, working collaboratively in assessing performance and setting goals * Utilizes the pyramid as a teaching tool for Clinical Management on staff development and retention * Monitors staff education and training programs * Promotes teamwork by offering information, advice, and assistance to all staff members in a positive, courteous, and cooperative manner * Contributes to Satellite being employer of choice Financial Oversight * Prepares and monitors, in collaboration with the Finance Department and clinical management staff, the operating and capital budgets for each center * Ensures that established financial targets are met * Works with Finance to support vendor contracts * Monitors the use of company guidelines for staffing ratios/patient scheduling * Identifies opportunities for cost savings in labor and supplies Regulatory Oversight * Ensures that centers operate in compliance with all State and Federal regulations, especially the CMS Conditions for Coverage for End Stage Renal Disease Facilities (Code of Federal Regulations 42, Federal Register of April 15, 2008) and the DHS Interpretive Guidelines * Ensures that Texas centers with a license from the Department of Aging and Disability Services ("DADS"), operate in compliance with all State and Federal regulations, including the Texas Administrative Code ("TAC"), Title 40, Part 1, Chapter 97 * Ensures that centers are in compliance with the submission of accurate data and other information to governing agencies (e.g. ESRD Networks) in a timely manner * Participates in mock surveys and holds Center Manager accountable for performance plans * Attends Governing Board Review at least twice a year at each center *Quality Assurance/Improvement/Outcomes* Quality Assurance/Improvement * Ensures and directs the quality programs of each center, to assure that Satellite QA/QI targets are met and standards of patient care are practiced * Works directly with the Director of Quality to coach and monitor the Center Managers in quality and improvement * Ensures quarterly QAPI meetings are held at each center and attends as needed * Provides new ideas and products to the Regional Vice President, CMO and Quality leadership Patient Care * Supports and contributes to the standardization of Satellite Policies & Procedures (P&Ps) * Coaches the Center Manager in the delivery of safe and effective patient care * Ensures that documentation and medical records practices are followed according to Satellite policy Customer Service/Patient Experience * Ensures that Center Managers are coordinating and delivering efficient services * Support Patient Experience with surveys and action plans to improve experience * Work with all aspects of Patient Experience: * Physician /patient relationship * Patient involvement/knowledge * Perception of staff awareness and compassion * Monitors and evaluates employee and provider satisfaction * Directs customer service standards and practices * Builds strong teams to support quality of care * Embraces and encourages the patient experience through education and feedback * Ensure staff awareness and participation in patient experience * Works directly with Medical Director to address communication with all physicians: * Responds to concerns or issues immediately and appropriately * Supports and coaches Medical Director in utilizing an effective QAPI process * Communicates clearly, concisely, collaboratively, and non-defensively with colleagues, direct reports, corporate staff, corporate management and Center staff * Builds and maintains relationships with key customers (Kaiser, HMOs, PPOs, etc.) * Conducts routine meetings with payers to improve communication and service * Ensures compliance with oversight and regulatory needs of the provider *Business Area Relationships* Strategic Planning * Understands and drives organic growth within a geographic area * Communicates market share trends and growth opportunities to Business Development * Monitors occupancy of centers and makes recommendations on expansion or reduction in capacity * Establishes relationships with key stakeholders in region (hospitals, payers, physicians, case managers, discharge planners, etc.) * Investigates innovative practices to differentiate Satellite from competitors Physician/ Payer Relationships * Builds and nurtures Physician's relationship with Medical Director and all referring physicians * Looks for opportunities to align new physicians with Satellite * Responds to requests and ideas on a routine basis * Participates in physician meetings or conferences * Extends knowledge and support to resolve both patient and administrative issues * Works with payers to address their needs or concerns * Listens to new ideas or ways to improve Satellite services *Corporate Direction* Business Plan * Directs the strategic plan for the business region * Updates demographics of each center * Maintains a market awareness of providers, competitors, or other business opportunities * Works with business development to enhance market development * Develops and nurtures provider partnerships * Builds and support physician relationships Supports Quality Plan * Working with colleagues..... click apply for full job details

DESCRIPTION The mission of the client is to develop innovative global registration strategies that advance their pipeline products through approval in US and EU In this position, the Regulatory Affairs Scientist-Strategy (Sr Manager to Director) will lead execute strategy and tactics for the global development team, and support the Head of Regulatory Affairs in the development of sound global regulatory registration strategies Execute Regulatory strategy, guidance, document management, and regulatory intelligence for small molecules and biologics in US and EU. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES Prepare and execute Regulatory filings for IND/CTA/NDA/MAA/PSP, briefing books, and responses to health authority inquiries; Develop submissions and filings in partnership with CMO, head of Regulatory Affairs, and external collaborators; Liason with US FDA, EU and other regulatory authorities as assigned; Coordinate with teams within HMPL and CRO partners to address any questions from health authorities in the US and EU; Coordinate authoring, review and QC of regulatory documents provided by clinical, pharm/tox, or research and development; Ensure compilation of electronic submissions according to current health authority standards; Provide regulatory oversight by developing and implementing SOP's; Acquires and maintains thorough current knowledge of regulatory requirements; stays abreast of developing regulatory changes affecting products/projects Additional Skills & Qualifications: BS degree in health related field, e.g. Biology, Pharmacy, Clinical pharmacology or public health and 5 years industry or relevant experience, OR Advanced degree, e.g. PhD, PharmD and 2 years industry experience Experience with US and EU CMC filings, INDs, NDAs, BLAs, sBLAs and product approvals NDA or BLA filing experience a plus Thorough scientific knowledge, understanding of regulatory policy, GCP, and ICH guidelines Good leadership, organization, problem-solving & communication skills Excellent written and oral communication skills Sensitivity for multicultural/multinational environment and understanding of global pharmaceutical development process Proficiency on key operations systems, including eCTD submissions software and electronic gateway submissions, a plus Familiarity with infrastructure software, such as EDMS/RIMS/eCTD a plus Knowledge of EU regulatory regulations a plus Ability to manage priorities and workflow, managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines Acute attention to detail Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions Skills: Regulatory affairs, Strategy, Fda, Regulatory, Nda, Regulatory submission, Cmc, Compliance, Oncology, Pharmaceutical Top Skills Details: regulatory affairs, regulatory Strategy, FDA submission experience Experience Level: Expert Level About Aerotek: We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing® Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at Aerotek.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Description: Experience in medical device. Has a knowledge of ISO 13485, Medical Device Regulations, More experience with CFR820 med device, help on recall, talking with R&D, speaking with them on daily basis, review validation process, design input, customer input. CE Mark, class 1, looking for class 1 reusable. Need knowledge for CE Mark Will not deal with 510k submission or PMA but may by the end of the year. Daily basis: Help with process validation before it can be signed, rather than director, Tanya, spot-checking, this person will have the first review. Reading over process and then determining whether or not they fall under regulatory requirements. May sit down and work through PMA (Post market surveillance) and work with sales people. collecting data from customers. Regulations: FDA QSR 820, FDA labeling 803, 810, EU ISO3485, 14971 risk management, CE Mark, Computer work is very important. Need to have strong attention to detail Computer programs: Microsoft Office. Skills: regulatory, Medical device, MDR, CFR 820, ISO 13485, CE Mark Top Skills Details: regulatory, MDR, ISO 13485 Additional Skills & Qualifications: BS Degree in Sciences 2-3 years experience in regulatory minimum. 5+ preferred ISO 13485 & FDA QSR 820 Knowledge of CE Marking & the European Medical Device Regulations Knowledge of design control and design history file Experience Level: Intermediate Level About Aerotek: We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing® Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at Aerotek.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.