Robert J. Dempsey recently joined TearClear, an emerging global ophthalmic pharmaceutical company with a focus on eye drops that are preserved safely prior to administering dosing, as Chief Executive Officer. Prior to this role, Mr. Dempsey held positions at Shire (Takeda, now Novartis), Bausch + Lomb, Allergan and Inspire Pharmaceuticals. What follows is a Q&A with Mr. Dempsey, where he reveals, among other things, his love of American history.