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Cover Page Cover Page | Jul. 29, 2021 | Jan. 13, 2020 |
Cover [Abstract] | ||
Document Type | 8-K | |
Document Period End Date | Jul. 29, 2021 | |
Entity Registrant Name | EMERGENT BIOSOLUTIONS INC. | |
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE | |
Entity File Number | 001-33137 | |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 14-1902018 | |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 400 Professional Drive | |
Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 400 | |
Entity Address, City or Town | Gaithersburg | |
Entity Address, State or Province | MD | |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 20879 | |
City Area Code | 240 | |
Local Phone Number | 631-3200 | |
Written Communications | false | |
Soliciting Material | false | |
Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false | |
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false | |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false | |
Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, Par Value $0.001 per share | |
Trading Symbol | EBS | |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE | |
Entity Central Index Key | 0001367644 | |
Amendment Flag | false |