STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY AND SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION EXPENSE Share-based Compensation Expense (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Mar. 31, 2014
Recognized share-based compensation expense [Abstract]    
Total stock-based compensation expense $ 4,063 $ 3,145
Costs of product sales [Member]    
Recognized share-based compensation expense [Abstract]    
Total stock-based compensation expense 695 537
Research and development [Member]    
Recognized share-based compensation expense [Abstract]    
Total stock-based compensation expense 514 507
Selling, general and administrative [Member]    
Recognized share-based compensation expense [Abstract]    
Total stock-based compensation expense $ 2,854 $ 2,101