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Leases - Additional Information (Details) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2020 ft²
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Lease obligation | $ 112,619 |  |  |
Right of use asset, net | 24,985 | $ 36,384 |  |
ROU Facility Leases |  |  |  |
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Operating lease, impairment loss | 5,900 |  |  |
CMO Agreement |  |  |  |
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Operating lease, impairment loss | 6,100 |  |  |
CMO and CMD Agreements |  |  |  |
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Lease liability and right of use assets recognized | 6,800 | 18,600 |  |
700 Quince Orchard Road Agreement |  |  |  |
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Facility, number of square feet | ft² |  |  |  | 170,000
Operating lease, expense |  |  | $ 5,800 |
Lease obligation | 96,500 | 73,200 |  |
Right of use asset, net | 96,500 | $ 73,200 |  |
Increase (decrease) in operating lease liability | $ (73,400) |  |  |
Facility Lease Agreement | Minimum |  |  |  |
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Operating lease expiration | 1 year 8 months |  |  |
Facility Lease Agreement | Maximum |  |  |  |
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Operating lease expiration | 13 years |  |  |

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