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Fair Value Measurements - Reconciliation of Level 3 Financial Instruments (Details) - Level 3 $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($)
Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Roll Forward] |
Fair value of level 3 financial instruments as of December 31, 2020 | $ 45,312
Payments to CVR holders and other contingent payments | (1,050)
Fair value adjustments to contingent liabilities | (38,305)
Contingent liabilities from xCella asset acquisition | 720
Fair value of level 3 financial instruments as of September 30, 2021 | $ 6,677

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