Dr. Jan-Luca Stampf | Founder & CEO of Cortex Nexus – AI Film & Media, Science & Life Sciences

Professional Summary

Founder & CEO of Cortex Nexus, bridging AI film & media with science, pharma, and life sciences.

Work Done. Life On.

I'm Dr. Jan-Luca Stampf, Founder & CEO of Cortex Nexus, an AI company working across two very different worlds: film & media, and science & life sciences.

On the media side, we create AI films, commercials, corporate videos, music videos, educational content, and visual campaigns for companies, organizations, and creators.

On the science side, our work spans pharma, biotech, medtech, government organizations, and other regulated industries, with a focus on AI integration, R&D strategy, scientific projects, automation, and regulatory workflows.

My background bridges both worlds.

Science led to a PhD in Pharmacology from the Medical University of Vienna, Master's degrees in Chemistry and Drug Development, and additional training in Corporate Finance at Harvard.

Film and television have been part of my life from an early age. My parents built and ran Stampfwerk, a German film and television production company, so media production, storytelling, and the business behind it were part of the environment I grew up in.

Today, those two worlds come together through AI.

That combination allows me to move between highly technical environments and creative production – translating complex ideas into things people can actually use, understand, or see.

🔹 AI Film & Media

AI films and cinematic brand content
Commercials and advertising videos
Corporate and product films
Music videos and creative visual productions
Educational and social media content
AI-assisted production workflows

🔹 AI, Pharma & Life Sciences

AI consulting, integration, and development
Pharma, biotech, and medtech projects
R&D and scientific strategy
Regulatory and compliance workflows
AI agents and business process automation
Scientific communication and visualization

Previous work spans AI film and media production, commercials, corporate and educational content, alongside research in pharmacology, toxicology, chemistry, and materials science, as well as consulting and projects involving pharma, biotech, government, and regulated environments.

Cortex Nexus works internationally, bringing together AI, science, technology, film, and media.

I speak English, German, and Spanish.

Always interested in ambitious projects where AI can either solve a difficult problem or create something genuinely worth watching.

If you're building something where our worlds overlap, would you be opposed to connecting?

Experience

Founder, consulting, scientific, regulatory, and R&D roles.

Founder and CEO

Cortex Nexus S.A.S. (equivalent to a Ltd./LLC/GmbH)

Jun 2025 – Present | DE Berlin, CO Medellín, Remote

Cortex Nexus is an AI Media Group and technology company working across film, media, automation, science, and regulated industries.

We combine creative production with technical and scientific expertise to build AI-powered media and business solutions for companies, organizations, and creators.

🎬 AI Film & Media

AI films and cinematic productions
Commercials and advertising campaigns
Corporate and product videos
Music videos
Educational and social media content
AI-powered visual storytelling and content production

🧠 AI & Automation

AI consulting and integration
Custom AI agents and workflows
Business process automation
Document and administrative automation
AI strategy and implementation

🔬 Pharma & Life Sciences

AI solutions for pharma, biotech, and medtech
Scientific and R&D consulting
Regulatory and compliance workflows
Scientific communication and visualization
Technology projects in regulated environments

We work internationally with businesses, institutions, and creative partners, bringing together AI, science, technology, and media.

Work Done. Life On.

Strategy and Specialist Consultant

NICK e.V. - German National Information Center for Chemical Weapons

Mar 2023 – Present | DE Berlin, Remote

Deliver expert consulting services for the management of chemical warfare agents and legacy munitions, ensuring adherence to fast-evolving regulations.
Advise on remediation strategies for contaminated sites, particularly in explosive ordnance disposal (EOD).
Contribute to the development of protocols for the safe identification, handling, and disposal of chemical munitions.
Support training and capacity-building initiatives for specialized personnel in chemical safety and EOD.
Collaborate on research projects aimed at improving chemical hazard management and public safety.

Expert and Consultant - Scientific & Innovation Intelligence

Hazard Control GmbH

Jan 2019 – Present | DE Berlin, Remote

Leading the integration of AI tools into laboratory and operational workflows, improving data management and decision-making processes.
Consulting and implementation of accreditation, quality management (QM), and funding strategies in cooperation with government departments.
Supporting clinical-like CBRN training simulations for first responders, advising on protocols and outcome optimizations.
Conducting analytical determination of chemical agents and poisons using HPLC-MS/MS, GC-MS, IMS, and XRF for decontamination projects.
Developing SOPs and managed critical instrumentation maintenance for quality-driven laboratory operations.
Strengthened client engagement by contributing to project roadmaps and recommendations for operational improvements.

Scientific Methods Instructor

University of Vienna

Oct 2023 – Feb 2024 | AT Vienna

Instructed students in experimental design, safety, and data interpretation, developing leadership and mentoring skills.
Mentored students to enhance laboratory performance focusing on data analysis in relation to research.
Designed and delivered sessions fostering problem-solving and critical thinking.

R&D Project Staff

Medical University of Vienna

Dec 2019 – Dec 2022 | AT Vienna

Developed and optimized mass spectrometry methods for biomarker and pharmacokinetic studies.
Conducted in vivo behavioral models and cell culture experiments for drug development studies.
Mentored master's students and contributed to scientific publications and conference presentations.
Designed and implemented experiments leading to novel insights into pharmacodynamics and molecular signal transduction pathways.
Enhanced mass spectrometry protocols, increasing sensitivity and throughput.

Regulatory Safety Consultant

Dr. Koehler GmbH

Sep 2018 – Oct 2018 | DE Munster

Advised on toxicological assessments of marine munitions, collaborating across scientific and governmental stakeholders.
Demonstrated excellent strategic problem-solving skills by resolving challenging issues quickly and effectively.
Presented research outcomes at the DAIMON international conference.

Multilingual Communications Specialist

NATO

Nov 2017 – Nov 2017 | DE Hohenfels

Facilitated multilingual communication for military personnel during critical exercises, enhancing operational coordination.
Promoted effective project management and coordination through clear communication across cultural barriers.

R&D Intern – Product Development (NIVEA)

Beiersdorf

Jan 2016 – Jul 2016 | DE Hamburg

Supported laboratory departments in product analysis and regulatory compliance.
Optimized analytical methods and product development processes independently, ensuring compliance with established safety regulations.
Collaborated effectively with cross-disciplinary teams to enhance laboratory workflows.

R&D Intern – Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery

Boehringer Ingelheim

Aug 2014 – Aug 2014 | AT Vienna

Independent preparation of analytical samples and evaluations in compliance with quality standards.
Executed high-quality analytical techniques (NMR, qNMR, HPLC, GC-MS), contributing to robust regulatory compliance assessments and drug research.
Actively engaged in cross-functional teams to streamline laboratory operations.

Education

Academic degrees and formal education.

PhD in Pharmacology

Medical University of Vienna

View PhD Thesis

Dec 2019 - Oct 2024

Master of Engineering in Chemistry and Materials Technology

Technical University of Vienna and University of Vienna

View Master's Thesis

Oct 2019 - Aug 2024

Post-graduate Course in Corporate Finance

Harvard University

View Final Evaluation

Jun 2023 - Sep 2023

Master of Science in Drug Research, Development and Control

University of Barcelona

View Master's Thesis

Sep 2016 - Aug 2018

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

University of Vienna

Oct 2012 - Aug 2016

International Baccalaureate (High School)

International School Hamburg

Aug 1999 - Jul 2012

Skills

Strategic, technical, scientific, and governance capabilities.

Strategic Consulting: Pharmaceutical industry, AI, biotechnology, defense, innovation.

Project Management: SOPs, quality (GxP), regulatory affairs (EMA/FDA), remote projects, funding.

Data Science & AI: AI integration, model tuning, RWE analysis, mass spectrometry.

Scientific Research: Biomarkers, pharmacology, chemical synthesis, cell culture, pharmacovigilance.

Soft Skills: Multilingual communication, leadership, investor relations, scientific writing.

Norms & Governance: ISO/IEC 42001, ISO/IEC 27001, NIST AI RMF, EU/AI-Act, DAkkS, application of international standards.

Certifications & Awards

Certificates, additional studies, and awards.

University of Oxford, Saïd Business School & UNESCO - AI and Digital Transformation in Government (05/2026): AI readiness, data governance, responsible AI, cyber resilience, ethical digital governance frameworks for public sector organizations. CPD certified.

Securiti Education - AI Security & Governance Program (10/2025): Certification covering AI governance, lifecycle risk management, and compliance frameworks including the EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, and Gartner TRiSM.

Cisco Networking Academy - Engaging Stakeholders for Success (09/2025): Advanced strategies for aligning key stakeholders in complex initiatives, emphasizing executive-level communication, influential leadership, and high-impact negotiation and risk mitigation.

Cisco Networking Academy - Introduction to Cybersecurity (09/2025): Principles of cybersecurity, threat analysis, and best practices for organizational protection measures.

University of Helsinki - Elements of AI (06/2025): Foundations, applications, and societal impacts of artificial antelligence; Focus on responsible AI implementation.

Universitat de Barcelona - FELASA A, B, C, D (06/2018): Scientific planning, ethical compliance, experimental design, and data interpretation.

IB Chemistry Award - Higher Level (06/2012): Recipient of the award for outstanding academic achievement in Higher Level Chemistry within the International Baccalaureate program.

Languages

Working languages and language level.

English - Native

German - Native

Spanish - Fluent

French - Beginner

Italian - Beginner

Publications, Presentations & Representation

Scientific publications and public representation.

A triple cysteine motif as major determinant of the modulation of neuronal Kv7 channels by the paracetamol metabolite N-acetyl-p-benzo quinone imine. British Journal of Pharmacology. 2024; 1–18. https://doi.org/10.1111/bph.16380

Analgesic Action of Acetaminophen via Kv7 Channels. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 2023; 24(1):650. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms24010650

Presentation EBSA Congress 2021: “Paracetamol Metabolite Modifications of Kv7 Channels”

Keynote-Speaker BASRAN 2023 (Baltic Sea Regional Action Network of Rotarians): “Dethling Pond: A Lab for the Baltic Sea”