Hygiene Officer (M/F/D)

Haleon; Nyon; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation aligned with内

Performance-based bonus

At least 25 days vacation

Flexible working arrangements

Wellness offerings

Corporate discounts

Restaurant/canteen subsidies

Training opportunities

Mobility support

Job summary

Haleon in Nyon is seeking a Hygiene Officer to join the QC Microbiology team. You will ensure hygiene zoning compliance for product and personnel flows and support microbiology laboratory excellence initiatives.

The role requires an engineering or microbiology diploma, at least five years' experience, and fluency in French and English. You will contribute to GMP, Swissmedic and EU regulatory expectations while driving continuous improvements in cleanliness, safety, and quality.

Qualifications

• Engineering or university diploma in Microbiology – Hygiene/environmental - Quality.
• Minimum 5 years of experience.
• French: Fluent (oral & written).
• English: confirmed (oral & written).
• Excellent technical knowledge of microbiology and internal standards development.
• Computer literacy with MS Office and data management skills.
• Analytical capabilities and strong customer focus.
• Knowledge of Pharmacopeia and ICH quality management standards.

Responsibilities

• Investigate all microbiological issues related to production activities and events impacting production environment.
• Initiate and actively participate in preventive and corrective actions related to hygiene/environmental issues.
• Monitor cleanliness zones and process utilities; provide feedback to improve quality and performance.
• Referent for microbial qualification monitoring of new production equipment, utilities, rooms or equipment.
• Drive filling tests for preservative-free products in line with SOPs.
• Write/update internal microbiology and hygiene standards; train personnel.
• Perform self-inspections; support audits and remediation plans.
• Ensure compliance with GMP and regulatory expectations (Swissmedic, EU) and our documentation system.
• Support hygiene during cleaning validation and engineering projects.
• Develop workflow optimization initiatives to improve cycle time, productivity and quality; maintain customer relationships.

Skills

French fluency

English fluency

Analytical abilities

Customer orientation

MS Office proficiency

Education

Engineering or university diploma in Microbiology – Hygiene/environmental - Quality

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Overview

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.

Role Summary

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.

Responsibilities

• Investigate all microbiological issues related to production activities and events impacting production environment.


• Initiate and actively participate in the implementation of the preventive and corrective action 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.


• 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 in 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.

Qualifications

• 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, spreadsheets, databases & information management systems.


• Analytical capabilities.


• Customer Orientation strong customer and quality focus.


• Good knowledge of Pharmacopeia and ICH Quality management system standards.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation aligned with our internal practices.


• Performance‑based bonus that recognizes your contribution to our collective success.


• At least 25 days of vacation, special leave for certain events, a holiday allowance, an annual bonus, and a professional pension plan.


• 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.


• 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.


• Attractive corporate discounts on fashion and lifestyle brands, along with a subsidized restaurant and canteen providing healthy and balanced meal options.


• Wide range of training opportunities, from leadership to technical skills.


• Mobility support, including contribution to public transportation costs.

Diversity and Inclusion

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.

Job Posting End Date

2026-10-28

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Note to candidates

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Company Overview

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.