Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
9 Months Ended 41 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2011
Sep. 30, 2012
Operating activities      
Net loss $ (52,924) $ (40,662) $ (163,423)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:      
Depreciation 269 133 543
Share-based compensation expense 3,608 802 5,005
Amortization of premiums and discounts on available for sale securities 11 121 472
Gain on sale of available for sale securities    (16) (34)
Non-cash acquired in-process research and development    7,000 7,000
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:      
Prepaid and accrued research and development expenses 3,083 2,503 7,134
Other operating assets 573 25 373
Accounts payable (933) 1,550 2,123
Other accrued expenses (438) 1,379 2,262
Net cash used in operating activities (46,751) (27,165) (138,545)
Investing activities      
Purchases of property and equipment (1,038) (445) (2,524)
Purchases of available for sale securities       (27,008)
Maturities and sales of available for sale securities 2,000 9,614 26,571
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 962 9,169 (2,961)
Financing activities      
Proceeds from sale of convertible preferred stock, net of issuance costs       75,499
Proceeds from sale of common stock, net of issuance costs 69,976 (1,514) 199,335
Proceeds from stock option exercises 42 1,052 1,193
Proceeds from issuance of convertible promissory notes, net of issuance costs    27,903 27,902
Net cash provided by financing activities 70,018 27,441 303,929
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 14 39 56
Increase in cash and cash equivalents 24,243 9,484 162,479
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 138,236 10,508  
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 162,479 19,992 162,479
Non-cash items:      
Conversion of convertible preferred stock to common stock       75,499
Conversion of convertible promissory notes and accrued interest to common stock       35,851
Assets recorded for which payment (has)/has not yet occurred $ (684)