Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Accelerated Vesting Expense

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Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Accrued Severance Compensation

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Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Extension of Award Exercise Period

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The number of positions eliminated during the period as a percentage of total positions eliminated during the period in connection with the restructuring plan(s).

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Amount of expenses associated with exit or disposal activities pursuant to an authorized plan. Excludes expenses related to a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation.

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Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table.

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Amount of additional cost recognized for award under share-based payment arrangement from occurrence of event accelerating recognition of cost.

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Restructuring and Severance Charges - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands				3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 16, 2021	Feb. 04, 2021	Sep. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2021	Mar. 31, 2021	Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2019
Restructuring Charges
Percentage reduction in force			60.00%
Expensed						$ 0	$ 5,600
Accelerated vesting expense					$ 700
Chief Medical Officer
Restructuring Charges
Accelerated vesting expense		$ 700
Chief Financial Officer
Restructuring Charges
Accelerated vesting expense	$ 900
Extension of exercise period	24 months
Accelerated cost				$ 400
Accrued severance compensation						$ 900