Melinda Morimoto
Roche
Clayton,California
35
years of professional experience
Dynamic leader with expertise in strategic enterprise thinking and stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to deliver high-value benefits and inspire cross-functional teams to drive impactful initiatives.
Work History
Enterprise Reward Partner
5 Years 4 Months- Lead US benefits team of subject matter experts to deliver high value benefits to 21,500 US Roche and Genentech employees.
- Act as trusted advisor to the Genentech Executive Committee and US Diagnostics Committee using data and employee feedback to optimize approximately $1B annual spend.
- Inspire and mobilize cross-functional teams to drive strategic initiatives including industry leading pharmacy benefit changes and Health, Reimagined 2030.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to assess and elevate the P&C customer experience.
- Deliver valuable benefits that enable talent attraction and a thriving workforce.
Director of Benefits
2 Years 1 Month- Provided expert guidance to senior leadership on strategic benefit plan design decisions, considering industry trends and best practices.
- Analyzed benefits data to identify trends, ensuring competitive offerings in market and best practices in benefits management.
- Established strong relationships with vendors, leveraging partnerships to optimize service delivery and plan performance.
- Led strategic planning and development of benefit plan design and budget in partnership with finance.
Principal Consultant
12 Years 6 Months- Conducted in-depth analysis of market trends to enhance strategic benefits consulting for major global clients.
- Designed comprehensive benefits packages to attract and retain talent while considering financial objectives and organizational culture.
- Led end-to-end project management by engaging client teams and stakeholders, guiding initiatives from vision development to successful implementation.
Global Benefits Director
1 Year 1 Month- Directed global benefits initiatives, increasing employee satisfaction and retention.
- Collaborated with cross-functional team to integrate PayPal, Inc. into eBay people programs, aligning benefits strategies.
- Cultivated partnerships with finance, legal, procurement, and human resources to strengthen fiscal management and operational efficiencies.
Consultant
5 Years 8 Months- Launched consulting firm aimed at providing exceptional benefits consulting solutions tailored for large enterprises.
- Spearheaded strategy design and benchmarking initiatives for annual benefit reviews and mergers and acquisitions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Led client consultations to assess benefits needs and develop tailored solutions.
- Designed and implemented strategic benefit plans enhancing employee satisfaction and retention.
- Analyzed market trends to inform clients on competitive benefits offerings.
Consultant
5 Years 4 Months- Managed people and client relationships to maintain quality in consulting services for total rewards and communication services.
- Evaluated and enhanced the competitiveness and cost efficiency of client reward programs.
Benefit Analyst
1 Year 5 Months- Analyzed employee benefits data to identify trends and recommend changes for improved plan effectiveness.
- Evaluated new benefit offerings, aligning them with organizational goals and employee needs for strategic advantage.
- Led initiatives to optimize vendor relationships, reducing costs while enhancing service delivery standards.
Underwriter
1 Year 4 Months- Reviewed and interpreted claims data to optimize plan designs, ensuring robust underwriting for health, life, and long-term disability insurance offerings.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Economy of Industrial Societies
Skills
People leadership
Trusted advisor
Benefits strategy
Stakeholder engagement
Enterprise strategy
Timeline
Enterprise Reward Partner
Roche
04.2021 - CurrentRead More
Director of Benefits
Roche
02.2019 - 03.2021Read More
Principal Consultant
Morimoto Benefits Consulting
08.2006 - 02.2019Read More
Global Benefits Director
EBay Inc
06.2005 - 07.2006Read More
Consultant
MK Consulting LLC
09.1999 - 05.2005Read More
Consultant
Towers Perrin
05.1994 - 09.1999Read More
Benefit Analyst
Hewitt Associates
12.1992 - 05.1994Read More
Underwriter
Aetna
07.1991 - 11.1992Read More
University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor of Arts from Political Economy of Industrial Societies
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2025 Impact Award
2025 Impact Award for innovative, industry leading pharmacy benefit changes.