Stock-Based Compensation - Valuation Assumptions (Details) - Stock options - Innoviva [Member] - $ / shares	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022
Weighted-average
Valuation Assumptions
Dividend yield	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Minimum
Valuation Assumptions
Risk-free interest rate	3.50%	2.84%	3.50%	1.60%
Expected term (in years)	5 years 6 months	5 years 6 months	5 years 1 month 28 days	5 years 6 months
Volatility	38.00%	38.80%	38.00%	38.80%
Weighted-average estimated fair value of stock options granted	$ 5.22	$ 6.98	$ 5.22	$ 6.98
Maximum
Valuation Assumptions
Risk-free interest rate	3.76%	3.03%	4.00%	3.03%
Expected term (in years)	6 years 1 month 28 days	6 years 1 month 9 days	6 years 1 month 28 days	6 years 1 month 9 days
Volatility		39.00%	38.50%	40.50%
Weighted-average estimated fair value of stock options granted	$ 5.64	$ 7.18	$ 5.64	$ 7.73

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The estimated dividend rate (a percentage of the share price) to be paid (expected dividends) to holders of the underlying shares over the option's term.

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The risk-free interest rate assumption that is used in valuing an option on its own shares.

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Rate of weighted-average expected volatility for award under share-based payment arrangement.

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The weighted average grant-date fair value of options granted during the reporting period as calculated by applying the disclosed option pricing methodology.

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Expected term of award under share-based payment arrangement, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.

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