Mr. Schineller has more than 18 years of experience in the life sciences industry, ranging from multinational pharmaceutical to specialty pharmaceutical companies. Like many of the senior management of Verus, Mr. Schineller worked for Dura Pharmaceuticals and Elan Corporation. At Dura, he served as a vice president and corporate officer, with responsibilities for managed care and national accounts as well as for primary care sales; at Elan, he served as a vice president and was general manager of managed markets for North America, which included responsibilities for all marketing, pricing, and reimbursement-related activities.

Prior to joining Verus, Mr. Schineller provided managed markets advisory services to Biogen. Mr. Schineller began his career in the life sciences industry with the Pharmaceutical Products Division of Abbott Laboratories. He was with Abbott for many years and held various management positions within sales, marketing and managed care. Prior to joining Abbott, Mr. Schineller was a commissioned officer in the United States Marine Corps.

Mr. Schineller earned his B.S. from the State University of New York at Stony Brook.