Maja Herold Pedersen MSc FUJIFILM Biotechnologies
Maja Herold Pedersen MSc FUJIFILM Biotechnologies Chief Technology Officer, EVP
Maja’s background & personality
Maja Pedersen is a leader defined by her authenticity, integrity, and presence. Her superpower lies in creating trust, allowing her to navigate complexity and change effectively. Maja leads with empathy and values open communication and collaboration. A blend of strategic foresight and genuine concern for others, her personality fosters a calming influence, bringing people together and encouraging teams to engage deeply with collective learning and growth.
Maja’s career
With over 20 years in life sciences, Maja Pedersen has held pivotal leadership roles at Biogen and FUJIFILM Biotechnologies, distinguishing herself through successful transformations in quality assurance, regulatory affairs, external manufacturing, and technology integration. As Chief of Quality and Technology Officer at FUJIFILM, she is committed to fostering excellence, compliance, and technological innovation across global operations.
Maja’s strengths
Maja excels in creating psychological safety and fostering empowerment within teams, making her adept at navigating chaotic environments. She thrives on pushing boundaries and driving transformation, ensuring organizational strategies align with sustainable practices. Anticipating future needs, Maja champions integrating advanced data-centric strategies and AI to propel business growth. She believes quality is a crucial enabler of success, focusing on proactive processes to prevent issues before they arise.