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Operating Leases - Additional Information (Details) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) ft² Option | Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($)
Leases [Line Items] |  |  |
Impairment of right-of-use assets and property, plant and equipment |  | $ 65,761 |
Operating lease, payments | $ 21,000 | 20,100 | $ 16,800
Weighted average remaining lease term | 6 years 1 month 6 days |  |
Weighted average discount rate, percent | 5.80% |  |
Subleases aggregate lease payments | $ 10,500 |  |
General and Administrative Expense |  |  |
Leases [Line Items] |  |  |
Total sublease income | 2,200 |  |
Sublease Property, Plant And Equipment |  |  |
Leases [Line Items] |  |  |
Impairment of right-of-use assets and property, plant and equipment | $ 30,600 | $ 11,171 |
Mission Bay Facility |  |  |
Leases [Line Items] |  |  |
Lease space (in sq ft) | ft² | 155,215 |  |
Subleases space (in sq ft) | ft² | 29,000 |  |
Number of renewal options | Option | 2 |  |
Renewal term (in years) | 5 years |  |
Third Street Facility |  |  |
Leases [Line Items] |  |  |
Lease space (in sq ft) | ft² | 135,936 |  |
Number of renewal options | Option | 1 |  |
Renewal term (in years) | 5 years |  |

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