Developing target product profiles for innovative maternal health products

A significant gap exists in the innovation of medicines, diagnostics, devices, and other health products for pregnancy-related conditions. As part of the Accelerating Innovation for Mothers (AIM) project, the student will play a crucial role in developing and refining Target Product Profiles (TPPs) for new health products aimed at improving maternal health outcomes.

TPPs are strategic documents that outline the desired characteristics and specifications of a new health product (such as medicines, diagnostics or devices). TPPs guide the development process, and help align the efforts of researchers, developers, and other key stakeholders, ensuring health products effectively address specific health conditions.

This project focuses on addressing the urgent need for innovative solutions to reduce maternal mortality and severe morbidity globally. The student will work on various initiatives, including:

• Leading the development of a novel TPP for a priority maternal health condition, such as postpartum hemorrhage, fetal wellbeing, obstructed labour, or postpartum depression.
• Thoroughly reviewing existing literature to inform the drafting of minimum and optimistic targets for the new product.
• Conducting a consultation process, including interviews and survey, with a range of maternal health expert stakeholders.

This project will provide students with valuable experience in global maternal and perinatal health, evidence synthesis, and stakeholder consultation, along with opportunities for scientific publication.