Straight Talking At Purdue Pharma, known for its pioneering research in pain, scientists provide technical support to production, testing tablets prior to full manufacture. LARRY A. PICKETT, JR. davidLAP1957@pharma.com The ROI of Taking Career Chances By taking personal responsibility for his career - and by taking some risks - this IT executive achieved his goal of becoming a CIO by the time he was 40. POSITION Vice President and Chief Information Officer COMPANY Purdue Pharma LP WORKS FROM Stamford, Connecticut