ELEVATE: Authenticity at Work with Maja Pedersen

Maja Pedersen, Chief Quality Officer at FUJIFILM Biotechnologies, discusses why authenticity, individuality, and psychological safety are key to thriving in leadership. Drawing on her experience leading diverse global teams, Maja shares how leaders can build trust, balance fit and diversity in hiring, and empower others to bring their full selves to work.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to lead with integrity while staying true to your individuality
• Strategies for building inclusive, high-performing teams
• The balance between team fit and encouraging diverse perspectives
• Why psychological safety starts with leaders going first
• Advice for bringing authenticity into your work, even in uncertain environments

Top Quote:
“Seek to understand before you try to be understood. That mindset opens up a world of connection.”

About Maya Pedersen:

Maja is responsible for driving the quality assurance, quality control and regulatory affairs for the global FUJIFILM Biotechnologies network. She has 20 years of leadership experience in the life sciences and biopharma space holding senior leadership positions in quality assurance and control, regulatory affairs and external manufacturing.

She has experience with the successful start-up of large scale manufacturing capabilities ensuring commercial manufacturing licenses for a number of life changing products. Maja drives a quality culture with focus on the patient and with a firm belief in quality as an enabler, resulting in strong ownership of quality across functions.

About the Elevate Series:

"Elevate: Women Leading the Way in Pharma Outsourcing" is a speaker series designed to empower women professionals in the pharmaceutical outsourcing industry. Featuring candid conversations with accomplished women leaders, the series offers insights, strategies, and inspiration to help you advance your career and navigate challenges in this dynamic field.

If you'd like to share your insights on the Elevate series or learn more about Vector Talent, ⁠get in touch⁠.

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