Hygiene Officer (M/F/D)

Job description

Welcome to Haleon. We’re a purpose-driven, world-class consumer company putting everyday health in the hands of millions. In just three years since our launch, we’ve grown, evolved and are now entering an exciting new chapter – one filled with bold ambitions and enormous opportunity. Our trusted portfolio of brands – including Sensodyne®, Panadol®, Advil®, Voltaren®, Theraflu®, Otrivin®, and Centrum® – lead in resilient and growing categories. What sets us apart is our unique blend of deep human understanding and trusted science. Now it’s time to fully realise the full potential of our business and our people. We do this through our Win as One strategy. It puts our purpose – to deliver better everyday health with humanity – at the heart of everything we do. It unites us, inspires us, and challenges us to be better every day, driven by our agile, performance-focused culture. We are currently looking for a Hygiene Officer in our Nyon office, a key member of the QC Microbiology team. Reporting to the Team Leader Microbiologie & Hygiène, you will ensure hygiene and cleanliness zoning requirements are consistently applied to both product and personnel flows. Support the implementation of initiatives related to Microbiology laboratory excellence and manufacturing process microbiology risk reduction. Your Role at Haleon Microbiological quality control for production environment and utilities : Investigate all microbiological issues related to production activities and events impacting production environment. Initiate and actively participate to the implementation of the preventive and corrective actions plans related to hygiene/environmental issues Perform monitoring and trend analysis of cleanliness zones and process utilities, and provide feedback to appropriate functions to improve quality and performance Referent in new production equipment integration you perform microbial qualification monitoring for new utilities network, or new room or equipment Drive filling tests for preservative free products in compliance with internal SOP Compliance: Write / update internal standards of industry appropriate microbiology and hygiene standards. Train personnel towards hygiene/environmental Haleon corporate requirements Perform self-inspections in accordance with the plan Participate to audits, inspections and remediation plan execution Respect all GMP standards. GMP knowledge and experience to support the requirements expected by Swissmedic, European Union agencies and other regulatory bodies to assure that our products meet all cGMP requirements together with our operations and documentation system Respect HSE Haleon corporate requirements Customer Orientation / Service: Provide Hygiene support during cleaning validation and engineering projects, as appropriate Manage the development and implementation of workflow optimization initiatives, which positively impact cycle time, productivity and quality of work. Excellent communication, very good listener, open mind spirit, always willing to help Establish and actively maintain customer service relations in accordance with OTC shared values with internal site customers, internal off-site customers and third party representatives. What we are looking for Engineering or University diploma Specialized in Microbiology – Hygiene/environmental - Quality Minimum 5 years of experience French : Fluent (oral & written) & English : confirmed (oral & written) Excellent technical knowledge of microbiology Ability to establish internal standards in microbiology based on current regulations and internal requirements. Computer literate (Microsoft Office) with demonstrated skills in the use of word processing, spread sheets, databases & information management systems. Analytical capabilities Customer Orientation strong customer and quality focus Good knowledge of Pharmacopeia and ICH Quality management system standards. Why Haleon ? Work in an inspiring and international environment: immerse yourself in a collaborative and dynamic culture at our Nyon site. More than just a salary, in addition to a competitive compensation aligned with our internal practices, you will receive a performance‑based bonus that recognizes your contribution to our collective success. You will also enjoy at least 25 days of vacation , special leave for certain events, a holiday allowance, an annual bonus, and a professional pension plan. We are committed to helping you balance your professional and personal life through flexible working arrangements. We support mothers, fathers, and same‑sex couples in their family‑planning journey. Following the birth of a child, we offer family‑friendly leave. Health and well-being are a priority. You’ll benefit from a comprehensive set of wellness offerings, including access to an on ‑ site fitness center at a preferential rate and a variety of well ‑ being perks . You will also enjoy attractive corporate discounts on fashion and lifestyle brands, along with a subsidized restaurant and canteen providing healthy and balanced meal options. Your growth matters to us. We offer a wide range of training opportunities, from leadership to technical skills. We also make mobility easy and sustainable thanks to a contribution to public transportation costs. Job Posting End Date 2026-10-28 Equal Opportunities Haleon are committed to mobilising our purpose in a way that represents the diverse consumers and communities who rely on our brands every day. It guides us in creating an inclusive culture, where different backgrounds and views are valued and respected – all in support of understanding and best serving the needs of our consumers and unleashing the full potential of our people. It’s important to us that Haleon is a place where all our employees feel they truly belong. During the application process, we may ask you to share some personal information, which is entirely voluntary. This information ensures we meet certain regulatory and reporting obligations and supports the development, refinement, and execution of our inclusion and belonging programmes that are open to all Haleon employees. The personal information you provide will be kept confidential, used only for legitimate business purposes, and will never be used in making any employment decisions, including hiring decisions. Adjustment or Accommodations Request If you require a reasonable adjustment or accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at Haleon at any stage of the application process, please let your recruiter know by providing them with a description of specific adjustments you are requesting. We’ll provide all reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process and treat all information you provide us in confidence. Note to candidates The Haleon recruitment team will contact you using a Haleon email account (@haleon.com). If you are not sure whether the email you received is from Haleon, please get in touch.