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Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Accounting for Share-Based Compensation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Basis of Presentation
Share-based compensation expense	$ 15,171	$ 6,884	$ 33,565	$ 20,022
SBC - Research and development expenses
Basis of Presentation
Share-based compensation expense	982	1,639	2,588	5,362
SBC - General and administrative expenses
Basis of Presentation
Share-based compensation expense	$ 14,189	$ 5,245	$ 30,977	$ 14,660

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