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FUJIFILM Biotechnologies is led by
a seasoned team of executives

Their cumulative knowledge and combined professional backgrounds add up to unparalleled leadership that keeps our organization a step ahead of the industry and attuned with our customers’ needs. Their collective vision is is to be the CDMO partner of choice through continuous technology innovation, superior service, commitment to quality, and unprecedented delivery. It is the strength and spirit of our leadership team that guides us in our daily mission to make a positive contribution to society by advancing life changing therapies to patients.

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Maja Pedersen
  • President & Chief Operating Officer

Maja Pedersen is President and Chief Operating Officer of FUJIFILM Biotechnologies, a world-leading contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) with…
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Toshihisa Iida
Toshihisa “Toshi” Iida
  • Chairman

Toshihisa “Toshi” Iida has been part of FUJIFILM Corporation for over three decades. Throughout his remarkable journey since joining Fuji…
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Lars Petersen
  • Strategic Advisor

Lars Petersen, Strategic Advisor, is a global biotech executive with over 30 years of experience. Recognized as a visionary leader…
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Keita Hirabayashi
Keita Hirabayashi
  • Senior Director, Corporate Office

Keita is responsible for FUJIFILM Corporation’s interest in FUJIFILM Biotechnologies and supports the Executive Leadership Team. He joined FUJIFILM Biotechnologies in…
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Nobu Otsuka
Nobu Otsuka
  • Senior Director, Fujifilm Corporate Office

Nobu Otsuka joined FUJIFILM Biotechnolgoies in June 2023 when he transferred to RTP, North Carolina. In his role, he is…
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Dennis Pedersen
Dennis Pedersen
  • Chief People Officer

Dennis Pedersen is responsible for leading the global People Organization, including oversight and responsibility site-based human resources, global talent and…
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Christiane Bardroff
  • Chief Business Officer

Christiane Bardroff is Chief Business Officer at FUJIFILM Biotechnologies. In this role, she leads the global Commercial, Program Management, Strategic…
Arif Haq
  • Global General Counsel

Arif Haq was appointed Global General Counsel effective January 20, 2026. In this role, he will serve on the FUJIFILM…
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Gary Schoenhouse
  • EVP Global Engineering

Gary leads the CAPEX expansion functions to include asset lifecycle management, projects, operational readiness, project services, project execution, procurement and…
Muneyuki Fukuda
  • Executive Leadership Team

Muneyuki Fukuda joined FUJIFILM Biotechnologies in November 2025 when he was appointed to the Executive Leadership Team. In his role,…
Jakob Posselt
  • Chief Financial Officer

Jakob Posselt was appointed Chief Financial Officer effective March 12, 2026. He joined FUJIFILM Biotechnologies in May 2024 as Senior Vice President…
Mike Tomasco
  • Chief Digital & Information Officer

Mike Tomasco joined the Executive Leadership Team as Chief Digital and Information Officer, March 2026. In this role, Mike will…