Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (213,717)	$ (163,413)	$ (417,371)	$ (499,144)
Other comprehensive income:
Unrealized gain on investments	3,996	994	2,094	7,194
Amortization of actuarial gain (loss)	10	9	(152)	28
Total other comprehensive income	4,006	1,003	1,942	7,222
Comprehensive loss	(209,711)	(162,410)	(415,429)	(491,922)
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	0	0	0	(56)
Comprehensive loss attributable to Vir	$ (209,711)	$ (162,410)	$ (415,429)	$ (491,866)