Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
CASH FLOWS USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES:      
Net loss $ (62,479) $ (60,690) $ (69,128)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:      
Depreciation and amortization 77 27 44
Amortization of premium on short-term investments, net 429 27 101
Stock-based compensation expense 7,070 1,508 1,795
Research and development expense settled in stock 2,717 13,118 15,067
Change in fair value of other current assets, warrant liability and other liability 505 (9,087) 2,069
Non-cash interest 295 387 449
Loss on retirement of note payable 57    
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:      
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (1,639) 1,721 4,623
Other long-term assets (105)   35
Accounts payable 1,991 (250) 237
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 2,737 8,222 1,550
Net cash used in operating activities (48,345) (45,017) (43,158)
CASH FLOWS (USED IN) PROVIDED BY INVESTING ACTIVITIES:      
Purchases of property and equipment (857) (2) (40)
Purchases of marketable securities (97,678) (17,070) (18,989)
Sales and maturities of marketable securities 20,470 21,043 46,464
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities (78,065) 3,971 27,435
CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES:      
Proceeds from exercise of stock options 170 13 279
Net proceeds from the issuance of preferred stock, net 27,368 42,870  
Proceeds from note payable 24,555   12,500
Proceeds from the issuance of common stock, net 103,804    
Deferred financing costs (116)   (31)
Payments on note payable (13,156) (8,187) (3,500)
Net cash provided by financing activities 142,625 34,696 9,248
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 16,215 (6,350) (6,475)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR 12,303 18,653 25,128
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR 28,518 12,303 18,653
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES:      
Cash paid for interest 1,971 1,796 1,801
NON-CASH FINANCING ACTIVITIES:      
Accretion of dividends on preferred stock 9,000 17,471 13,992
Reclassification of Preferred Stock to Common Stock 298,063    
Fair value of series A-6 convertible preferred stock issued as settlement of liability 10,109 23,168  
Fair value of warrants issued $ 1,552 $ 1,356 $ 379