CRIO, the leading provider of eSource solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jim Murphy as Chairman of the Board. Mr. Murphy brings over two decades of exceptional leadership experience in clinical technology and fintech, positioning him to guide CRIO’s continued growth and innovation in the clinical research space.
“We are thrilled to welcome Jim Murphy as Chairman of our Board,” said Jonathan Andrus, co-CEO of CRIO. “His proven track record of driving operational excellence and financial growth, combined with his deep understanding of the clinical research landscape, makes him the ideal leader to help us navigate our next phase of expansion.”
Distinguished Leadership Background
Most recently, Mr. Murphy served as Chief Executive Officer of Greenphire from 2015 to 2025, where he orchestrated a remarkable decade of growth and transformation. Under his leadership, Greenphire established itself as the gold standard for clinical trial payment automation worldwide, revolutionizing how the industry approaches participant payments and financial operations.
Prior to Greenphire, Mr. Murphy held the position of President and Managing Director of Almac Clinical Technologies from 2006 to 2015. During his tenure, he spearheaded global capability expansion, evolved delivery models, and modernized technology infrastructure. His strategic vision helped the company become the Interactive Response Technology (IRT) partner of choice for 14 of the top 20 pharmaceutical companies globally.
Industry Thought Leadership
Mr. Murphy is widely recognized as a global thought leader in clinical research, regularly sharing his expertise at premier industry conferences including SCOPE, DIA, SCRS, and DPharm. His insights on innovation, site centricity, patient convenience, and the future of clinical trials have shaped industry best practices and influenced the direction of clinical research technology.
“I am honored to join CRIO as Chairman and excited about the opportunity to work with this talented team,” said Mr. Murphy. “CRIO’s innovative solutions are perfectly positioned to address the evolving needs of sites, sponsors and CROs. I look forward to leveraging my experience to help drive the company’s mission of advancing clinical trial efficiency and effectiveness.”
About CRIO
CRIO is a leading provider of eSource solutions for clinical research. The platform streamlines data collection and management, ensuring protocol compliance and reducing errors. By eliminating paper source and automating workflows, CRIO helps clinical trial sites and sponsors save time and money, improve data quality, and enhance patient safety. Our digital-first, site-centric approach makes clinical trials more efficient and effective. Learn more at clinicalresearch.io.