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Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Schedule of Change in Fair Value of Contingent Consideration Liabilities Based on Level 3 Inputs (Details) - Contingent Consideration Liabilities $ in Thousands | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2021 USD ($)
Fair Value Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] |
Beginning Balance | $ 36,513
Change in fair value | 1,046
Balance at June 30, 2021 | 37,559
Technology Milestones |
Fair Value Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] |
Beginning Balance | 29,403
Change in fair value | 945
Balance at June 30, 2021 | 30,348
Product Milestones |
Fair Value Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] |
Beginning Balance | 7,110
Change in fair value | 101
Balance at June 30, 2021 | $ 7,211

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