Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Detail)

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Segment
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]  
Property and equipment, estimated useful lives 3 years
Reportable segment 1
Leasehold Improvements [Member] | Minimum [Member]
 
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]  
Property and equipment, estimated useful lives 4 years
Leasehold Improvements [Member] | Maximum [Member]
 
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]  
Property and equipment, estimated useful lives 6 years
Merck KGaA [Member]
 
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]  
Merck KGaA's percentage share of worldwide development expenses 70.00%
Upfront and milestone payments received to date $ 110.0
Merck KGaA [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]
 
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]  
Upfront and milestone payments received to date $ 12.5