In this role you will provide the Company Inflammation Disease Biology Area with scientific expertise and leadership in the area of respiratory diseases. In addition, the incumbent will lead a group of scientists and associates in research on in vivo models of respiratory diseases and contribute to the development of novel therapeutics to treat diseases such as asthma and COPD. Will oversee the execution of scientific studies that lead to the discovery/development and or support of novel drug candidates or new research efforts in this area.