Career Highlight:
Overhauled Purdue Pharma's security programs toward 100% secure manufacturing / distribution
Weak physical controls of controlled substance products at manufacturing plant enabled employee theft and prompted local, state, and federal investigations.
Developed mission-critical action plans to address weaknesses in security, obtained Board approval for needed budget / personnel. Identified / implemented 88 specific programs with combined investment of $30 million to increase controlled substance manufacturing / distribution security.
Strategic Impact
- Company dismissed suspect employees, and implemented zero tolerance policy to inspire enforcement of employee compliance with all security policies and safeguard assets against unauthorized use or defalcation.
- Company's renewed commitment toward 100% secure manufacturing and distribution satisfied investigators and reduced / eliminated threat of regulatory, criminal, and civil liability.
Dawn oversaw programs and operations to support operational colleagues in their quest to be at the highest level of compliance with federal requirements, policies and procedures, and company-wide best practices. Her work is always thorough and comprehensive...she is a self-starter who invariably understands exactly what a project is all about from the outset, and how to get it done effectively. Ms. Little is very dependable, and I took great comfort in the certainty of proper performance on her part. She is courageous and decisive and exhibits and possesses the integrity and unselfishness to be a top-notch management official. Her superior professional skills made it a pleasure to work with her. She works from the heart.
- John (Jack) Crowley, Senior EVP, Corporate Compliance, Purdue
- John (Jack) Crowley, Senior EVP, Corporate Compliance, Purdue
Dawn Little, Holistic Business Strategist •
