Operating costs - Summary of research and development expenditure (Details) - EUR (€) € in Thousands |
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Dec. 31, 2019 |
Dec. 31, 2018 |
Dec. 31, 2017 |
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| Operating costs | |||
| Personnel costs | € (124,260) | € (81,352) | € (59,950) |
| Subcontracting | (249,926) | (197,644) | (123,054) |
| Disposables and lab fees and premise costs | (23,880) | (25,525) | (22,277) |
| Depreciation | (10,874) | (5,655) | (3,679) |
| Other operating expenses | (18,380) | (12,699) | (9,542) |
| Total R&D expenses | € (427,320) | € (322,875) | € (218,502) |