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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	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($)
Fair Value Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	$ 31,367
Change in fair value	543
Ending Balance	31,910
Technology Milestones
Fair Value Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	24,359
Change in fair value	1,476
Ending Balance	25,835
Product Milestones
Fair Value Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	7,008
Change in fair value	(933)
Ending Balance	$ 6,075

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