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Segments and Geographical Information - Long-Lived Assets by Geographic Area (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
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Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Long-Lived Assets | $ 1,203,183 | $ 817,274
Switzerland |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Long-Lived Assets | 444,205 | 257,337
U.S. |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Long-Lived Assets | 210,582 | 180,539
China |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Long-Lived Assets | 125,346 | 113,918
Costa Rica |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Long-Lived Assets | 92,204 | 97,804
Other international |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Long-Lived Assets | $ 330,846 | $ 167,676

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