NIKE NUCERA
Bologna,BO
Summary
Business Manager with a background in Biomedical Engineering and over 8 years of experience managing complex projects for international clients in Life Sciences, Automotive, and Industrial sectors. Skilled in translating business and compliance requirements into technological solutions and efficient processes, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and managing Time & Material and Work Package contracts. Responsible for a €12M Business Unit, including financial analysis (P&L), project governance, KPI management, and delivery of high-value engineering and consulting services. Strong consulting mindset, client orientation, and leadership in regulated and digitally advanced environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Management – Engineering & Life Sciences
Alten Italia
11.2016 - Current
- Career progression up to leading a €12M Business Unit within the Engineering & Life Sciences Division, with full responsibility for delivery performance, client relationship management, and team leadership. Currently overseeing a multidisciplinary organization of over 100 consultants and 5 Business Managers, driving business growth and operational excellence across Life Sciences, Industrial, and Automotive sectors.
- Main Responsibilities and Achievements:
- Strategic and operational leadership of a Business Unit focused on engineering and consulting services, including project governance, resource allocation, and profitability optimization.
- Management of complex contracts — both Time & Material and Work Package — ensuring compliance with client expectations, budget adherence, and KPI performance in regulated environments.
- Full P&L ownership, with in-depth analysis of margins, costs, and productivity trends to define corrective actions and growth strategies aligned with corporate objectives.
- Development of business strategies and long-term partnerships with key accounts, resulting in continuous expansion of Alten’s footprint across top-tier clients in Life Sciences and Industry.
- Coordination and coaching of Business Managers, fostering leadership skills, improving delivery performance, and ensuring consistency in client management and reporting.
- Supervision of multidisciplinary projects in R&D, Quality Assurance, PMO, and Manufacturing, ensuring technical excellence.
- Cross-functional collaboration with the Technical Direction and Delivery Managers to define efficient project structures, optimize workloads, and improve delivery predictability.
- Regular business reviews with the CEO and Division Directors to present results, define strategic roadmaps, and identify new business development opportunities.
- Key contributor in fostering a culture of continuous improvement, talent development, and operational transparency across the organization.
Education
M.Sc. - Biomedical Engineering
Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna
01.2016
B.Sc. - Biomedical Engineering
Polytechnic University of Marche
01.2013
Skills
- Business Consulting
- Project Delivery
- Life Sciences
- GxP & Compliance
- Digital Transformation
- P&L Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Team Leadership
- KPI Management
LANGUAGES
Italian — Native
English — Intermediate (B2 First Certificate)
Timeline
Business Management – Engineering & Life Sciences
Alten Italia
11.2016 - Current
B.Sc. - Biomedical Engineering
Polytechnic University of Marche
M.Sc. - Biomedical Engineering
Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna