Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Ordinary Shares
Common Stock [Member]
Non-voting Euro Deferred
Euro Deferred Shares [Member]
Euro Deferred Shares [Member]
Capital Redemption Reserve
Capital Redemption Reserve [Member]
Capital Redemption Reserve [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Retained Earnings
Retained Earnings [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Increase (Decrease) in Shareholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance (in shares)
Shares, Outstanding
Beginning balance
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Cumulative effect adjustment from adoption of new accounting standards
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption
Issuance of ordinary shares in conjunction with exercise of share options (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Issuance of ordinary shares in conjunction with exercise of share options
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised
Issuance of ordinary shares in conjunction with vesting of restricted stock units (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures
Shares withheld for payment of employee's withholding tax liability
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Decrease for Tax Withholding Obligation
Share-based compensation
APIC, Share-based Payment Arrangement, Increase for Cost Recognition
Shares repurchased (in shares)
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares
Shares repurchased
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value
Other comprehensive loss
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Net income (loss)
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Ending balance (in shares)
Ending balance
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Interest rate contracts
Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Cash Flow Hedges
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Loss recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), before Reclassification, after Tax
Loss (gain) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to interest expense, net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), Reclassification, after Tax
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Share-Based Compensation
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Text Block]
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Recurring
Fair Value, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Financial Instruments [Domain]
Financial Instruments [Domain]
Time deposits
Bank Time Deposits [Member]
Money market funds
Money Market Funds [Member]
Foreign exchange forward contracts
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets:
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Available-for-sale securities:
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Abstract]
Available-for-sale securities
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale
Derivative asset
Derivative Asset
Totals
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Liabilities:
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative liabilities
Derivative Liability
Totals
Financial Liabilities Fair Value Disclosure
Leases [Abstract]
Assets:
Assets [Abstract]
Operating lease assets
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset
Liabilities
Liabilities [Abstract]
Current portion of operating lease liabilities
Operating Lease, Liability, Current
Operating lease liabilities, less current portion
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent
Total operating lease liabilities
Operating Lease, Liability
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning of period
Goodwill
Foreign exchange
Goodwill, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)
Goodwill, end of period
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
The Company and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Organization, Consolidation, Basis of Presentation, Business Description and Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Table]
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Table]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Selling, general and administrative
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Research and development
Research and Development Expense [Member]
Cost of product sales
Cost of Sales [Member]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]
Total share-based compensation expense, pre-tax
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense
Income tax benefit from share-based compensation expense
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense, Tax Benefit
Total share-based compensation expense, net of tax
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense, after Tax
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Net Unrealized Gain (Loss) From Hedging Activities
Accumulated Gain (Loss), Net, Cash Flow Hedge, Parent [Member]
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Increase (Decrease) in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications
OCI, before Reclassifications, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss
Reclassification from AOCI, Current Period, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Lease Cost and Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Lease, Cost [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Lease Supplemental Balance Sheet Information
Assets And Liabilities, Lessee [Table Text Block]
Assets And Liabilities, Lessee [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Operating Lease Liability Maturities
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Maturity [Table Text Block]
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventories
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
ASSETS
Current assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Investments
Investments
Accounts receivable, net of allowances
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Inventories
Inventory, Net
Prepaid expenses
Prepaid Expense, Current
Other current assets
Other Assets, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Property, plant and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Intangible assets, net
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Goodwill
Deferred tax assets, net
Deferred Income Tax Assets, Net
Deferred financing costs
Debt Issuance Costs, Noncurrent, Net
Other non-current assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Total assets
Assets
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Current liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Accrued liabilities
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Current portion of long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities
Income taxes payable
Taxes Payable, Current
Deferred revenue
Contract with Customer, Liability, Current
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Deferred revenue, non-current
Contract with Customer, Liability, Noncurrent
Long-term debt, less current portion
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Deferred tax liabilities, net
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, Net
Other non-current liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Commitments and contingencies (Note 11)
Commitments and Contingencies
Shareholders’ equity:
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Ordinary shares
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Non-voting euro deferred shares
Nonvoting Euro Deferred Shares
Shares issued to satisfy statutory minimum of Euro-denominated share capital required for a public limited company incorporated in Ireland.
Capital redemption reserve
Capital Redemption Reserve
Capital redemption reserve created under Irish company law to preserve permanent capital in the company.
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Total shareholders’ equity
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
Liabilities and Equity
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service [Domain]
Product and Service [Domain]
Product sales, net
Product And Services, Product Sales [Member]
Product And Services, Product Sales [Member]
Xyrem
Xyrem [Member]
Xyrem [Member]
Erwinaze/Erwinase
Erwinaze And Erwinase [Member]
Erwinaze And Erwinase [Member]
Defitelio/defibrotide
Defitelio/Defibrotide [Member]
Defitelio/Defibrotide [Member]
Vyxeos
Vyxeos [Member]
Vyxeos [Member]
Sunosi
Sunosi [Member]
Sunosi [Member]
Other
Other Products [Member]
Other Products [Member]
Royalties and contract revenues
Product And Services, Royalties And Contract Revenue [Member]
Product And Services, Royalties And Contract Revenue [Member]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
United States
UNITED STATES
Europe
Europe [Member]
All other
Other Countries [Member]
Other Countries [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax
Concentration Risk [Table]
Concentration Risk [Table]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Customer concentration risk
Customer Concentration Risk [Member]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Gross accounts receivable
Accounts Receivable [Member]
Customer [Axis]
Customer [Axis]
Customer [Domain]
Customer [Domain]
Express Scripts
Express Scripts [Member]
Express Scripts 1 [Member]
McKesson
McKesson Corporation [Member]
McKesson Corporation [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Notional amount
Derivative, Notional Amount
Net liability fair value
Derivative, Fair Value, Net
Percentage of gross accounts receivable (as a percent)
Concentration Risk, Percentage
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
2020 (remainder)
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal, Remainder of Fiscal Year
2021
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two
2022
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three
2023
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four
2024
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five
Total
Long-term Debt, Gross
Certain Balance Sheet Items [Abstract]
Certain Balance Sheet Items [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Leasehold improvements
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Land and buildings
Land and Building [Member]
Manufacturing equipment and machinery
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Computer software
Software and Software Development Costs [Member]
Computer equipment
Computer Equipment [Member]
Furniture and fixtures
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Construction-in-progress
Construction in Progress [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment, net
Basis of Presentation
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Adoption of New Accounting Standards and Recent Accounting Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Significant Risks and Uncertainties
Significant Risks And Uncertainties [Policy Text Block]
Describes risks and uncertainties related to the pharmaceutical industry.
Concentrations of Risk
Concentration Risk, Credit Risk, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net Income (Loss) per Ordinary Share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Exchangeable Senior Notes
Convertible Debt Securities [Member]
Options, RSUs and ESPP
Equity Unit Purchase Agreements [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Ordinary shares (in shares)
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Change In Contract With Customer, Liability [Roll Forward]
Change In Contract With Customer, Liability [Roll Forward]
Change In Contract With Customer, Liability [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance
Contract with Customer, Liability
Amount recognized within royalties and contract revenues
Contract with Customer, Liability, Revenue Recognized
Ending balance
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Noncancelable purchase commitments due within one year
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Next Twelve Months
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Interest income from available-for-sale securities
Investment Income, Interest
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Intangible asset amortization
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Share-based compensation
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense
Impairment charge
Asset Impairment Charges
Depreciation
Depreciation
Acquired in-process research and development
Research and Development Asset Acquired Other than Through Business Combination, Written-off
Loss on disposal of assets
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets
Deferred tax benefit
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Provision for losses on accounts receivable and inventory
Provision For Losses On Accounts Receivable And Inventory
Amount of the current period expense charged against operations (1) for the purpose of reducing receivables to an amount that approximates their net realizable value and (2) the charge to cost of goods sold that represents the reduction off the carrying amount of inventory, generally attributable to obsolescence or market conditions.
Amortization of debt discount and deferred financing costs
Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs and Discounts
Other non-cash transactions
Other Noncash Income (Expense)
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Accounts receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Other non-current assets
Increase (Decrease) in Other Noncurrent Assets
Operating lease assets
Increase (Decrease) In Operating Lease Assets
Increase (Decrease) In Operating Lease Assets
Accounts payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable
Accrued liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Liabilities
Income taxes payable
Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Payable
Deferred revenue
Increase (Decrease) in Contract with Customer, Liability
Other non-current liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Other Noncurrent Liabilities
Operating lease liabilities, less current portion
Increase (Decrease) In Operating Lease Liabilities, Noncurrent
Increase (Decrease) In Operating Lease Liabilities, Noncurrent
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Proceeds from maturity of investments
Proceeds from Sale, Maturity and Collection of Investments
Purchases of property, plant and equipment
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Acquired in-process research and development
Payments to Acquire In Process Research and Development Other Than Through Business Combination
Payments to Acquire In Process Research and Development Other Than Through Business Combination
Acquisition of intangible assets
Payments to Acquire Intangible Assets
Acquisition of investments
Payments to Acquire Investments
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Proceeds from employee equity incentive and purchase plans
Proceeds, Issuance of Shares, Share-based Payment Arrangement, Including Option Exercised
Payment of employee withholding taxes related to share-based awards
Payment, Tax Withholding, Share-based Payment Arrangement
Repayments of long-term debt
Repayments of Secured Debt
Share repurchases
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Net cash used in financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect
Cash and cash equivalents, at beginning of period
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents, at end of period
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
License Agreement
Collaborative Arrangement Disclosure [Text Block]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Cash Paid For Amounts Included In The Measurement Of Lease Liabilities [Abstract]
Cash Paid For Amounts Included In The Measurement Of Lease Liabilities [Abstract]
Operating cash outflows from operating leases
Operating Lease, Payments
Non-cash operating activities:
Non-cash operating activities [Abstract]
Non-cash operating activities [Abstract]
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Operating Lease Liability
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Tax (benefit) effect on hedging activities
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), before Reclassification, Tax
Income Taxes [Table]
Income Tax Contingency [Table]
Tax Period [Axis]
Tax Period [Axis]
Tax Period [Domain]
Tax Period [Domain]
Tax Year 2012 and 2013
Tax Year 2012 And 2013 [Member]
Tax Year 2012 And 2013 [Member]
Tax Year 2015 and 2016 and 2017
Tax Year 2015 And 2016 And 2017 [Member]
Tax Year 2015 And 2016 And 2017 [Member]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Ireland
Domestic Tax Authority [Member]
France
FRANCE
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Income tax provision (benefit)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Effective income tax rate (as a percent)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Ireland statutory income tax rate (as a percent)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent
Proposed additional tax including interest and penalties
Income Tax Examination, Estimate of Possible Loss
Offsetting Assets [Table]
Offsetting Assets [Table]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Domain]
Scenario [Domain]
Pro Forma
Pro Forma [Member]
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]
Derivative assets
Derivative Asset [Abstract]
Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets/ Liabilities
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheet
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Liability
Net Amounts of Assets/ Liabilities Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheet
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheet
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral [Abstract]
Derivative Financial Instruments
Derivative, Collateral, Obligation to Return Securities
Cash Collateral Received (Pledged)
Derivative, Collateral, Obligation to Return Cash
Net Amount
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral
Offsetting Liabilities [Table]
Offsetting Liabilities [Table]
Offsetting Liabilities [Line Items]
Offsetting Liabilities [Line Items]
Derivative liabilities
Derivative Liability [Abstract]
Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets/ Liabilities
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability
Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheet
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Net Amounts of Assets/ Liabilities Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheet
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheet
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral [Abstract]
Derivative Financial Instruments
Derivative, Collateral, Right to Reclaim Securities
Cash Collateral Received (Pledged)
Derivative, Collateral, Right to Reclaim Cash
Net Amount
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral
Basic and Diluted Net Income per Ordinary Share Computation
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Weighted-Average Ordinary Shares Excluded from Computation of Diluted Net Income per Share
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table Text Block]
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
Loss recognized in foreign exchange loss
Derivative, Loss on Derivative
Operating lease cost
Operating Lease, Cost
Short-term lease cost
Short-term Lease, Cost
Variable lease cost
Variable Lease, Cost
Sublease income
Sublease Income
Net lease cost
Lease, Cost
Cover [Abstract]
Document Type
Document Type
Document Quarterly Report
Document Quarterly Report
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Document Transition Report
Document Transition Report
Entity File Number
Entity File Number
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, Address Line Two
Entity Address, Address Line Two
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, Country
Entity Address, Country
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Country Region
Country Region
City Area Code
City Area Code
Local Phone Number
Local Phone Number
Title of 12(b) Security
Title of 12(b) Security
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Security Exchange Name
Security Exchange Name
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Smaller Reporting Company
Entity Small Business
Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Shell Company
Entity Shell Company
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (in shares)
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Leases
Lessee, Operating Leases [Text Block]
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Fixed interest rate
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate
Losses recognized in AOCI to be reclassified over the next 12 months
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within Twelve Months
Contract term
Derivative, Term of Contract
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Summary of disaggregation of revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]
Summary of Revenues from Customers Representing More Than 10% of Total Revenues
Schedule of Revenue by Major Customers by Reporting Segments [Table Text Block]
Summary of a reconciliation in contract liabilities from contracts with customer
Contract with Customer, Asset and Liability [Table Text Block]
Debt
Long-term Debt [Text Block]
Summary Of Deferred Revenue [Table]
Summary Of Deferred Revenue [Table]
Summary Of Deferred Revenue [Table]
Nippon Shinyaku
Nippon Shinyaku Co., Ltd. [Member]
Nippon Shinyaku Co., Ltd. [Member]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Summary Of Deferred Revenue [Line Items]
Summary Of Deferred Revenue [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Summary Of Deferred Revenue [Table]
Payment terms, range
Revenue, Performance Obligation, Payment Terms
Revenue, Performance Obligation, Payment Terms
Number of license, development and commercialization agreements
Licensing Agreement, Number Of Agreements
Licensing Agreement, Number Of Agreements
Contract revenue recognized
Revenue, performance obligation, description of timing
Revenue, Performance Obligation, Description of Timing
Certain Balance Sheet Items
Supplemental Balance Sheet Disclosures [Text Block]
Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Accrued Liabilities
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Convertible Debt
Convertible Debt [Member]
Term Loan
Term Loan [Member]
Term Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
2021 Notes
Exchangeable Senior Notes Due 2021 [Member]
Exchangeable Senior Notes Due 2021 [Member]
2024 Notes
Exchangeable Senior Notes Due 2024 [Member]
Exchangeable Senior Notes Due 2024 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long term debt outstanding
Unamortized discount and debt issuance costs
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net
Total debt
Long-term Debt
Less current portion
Total long-term debt
Schedule of Long-term Debt
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Weighted Average Assumptions for Fair Values of Stock Options [Table]
Schedule Of Weighted Average Assumptions For Fair Values Of Stock Options [Table]
Schedule of Weighted Average Assumptions for Fair Values of Stock Options [Table]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Domain]
Award Type [Domain]
Employee Stock Option
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option [Member]
Schedule of Weighted Average Assumptions for Fair Values of Stock Options[Line Items]
Schedule Of Weighted Average Assumptions For Fair Values Of Stock Options [Line Items]
Schedule of Weighted Average Assumptions for Fair Values of Stock Options[Line Items]
Shares underlying options granted (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross
Weighted-average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted-average volatility (as a percent)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate
Weighted-average expected term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Range of risk-free rates, minimum (as a percent)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate, Minimum
Range of risk-free rates, maximum (as a percent)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate, Maximum
Expected dividend yield (as a percent)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Cash and Cash Equivalents and Investments
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments [Table Text Block]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenues:
Revenues [Abstract]
Operating expenses:
Operating Expenses [Abstract]
Cost of product sales (excluding amortization of acquired developed technologies)
Cost Of Product Sales Excluding Amortization Of Acquired Developed Technology And Intangible Asset Impairment
Total costs related to goods produced and sold during the reporting period excluding amortization of acquired developed technologies and intangible asset impairment presented separately.
Selling, general and administrative
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Research and development
Research and Development Expense (Excluding Acquired in Process Cost)
Total operating expenses
Costs and Expenses
Income (loss) from operations
Operating Income (Loss)
Interest expense, net
Interest Income (Expense), Nonoperating, Net
Foreign exchange loss
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax
Income (loss) before income tax provision (benefit) and equity in loss (gain) of investees
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest
Equity in loss (gain) of investees
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
Net income (loss)
Net income (loss) per ordinary share:
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract]
Basic (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Diluted (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Weighted-average ordinary shares used in per share calculations - basic (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Weighted-average ordinary shares used in per share calculations - diluted (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Number of operating business segment
Number of Operating Segments
Components of Inventories
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
RSUs granted (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Grant date fair value (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Vesting period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock option and RSUs
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount
Weighted-average period expected to be recognized
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Share-Based Compensation Expense Related to Share Options, RSUs and Grants Under ESPP
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Table Text Block]
Weighted-Average Assumptions Used in Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model which was Used to Estimate Grant Date Fair Value per Share
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Restricted Stock Unit activity
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Unit, Activity [Table Text Block]
Cash and Available-for-Sale Securities
Investments in Debt and Marketable Equity Securities (and Certain Trading Assets) Disclosure [Text Block]
2020 (remainder)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Remainder of Fiscal Year
2021
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
2022
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
2023
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
2024
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Thereafter
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, after Year Five
Total
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Shareholders' Equity
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Revenues
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Ordinary Options
Ordinary Shares [Member]
Ordinary Shares [Member]
Share Repurchase Program [Axis]
Share Repurchase Program [Axis]
Share Repurchase Program [Domain]
Share Repurchase Program [Domain]
November 2016 Share Repurchase Program
November 2016 Share Repurchase Program [Member]
November 2016 Share Repurchase Program [Member]
Stock Activity [Line Items]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Total amount authorized for repurchase of shares under share repurchase program
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Shares repurchased
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value
Shares repurchased (in shares)
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares
Average price of shares repurchased (in dollars per share)
Stock Repurchased During Period, Average Cost Per Share
Stock Repurchased During Period, Average Cost Per Share
Remaining amount authorized for repurchase of shares
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Table]
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Table]
Contingent Consideration by Type [Axis]
Contingent Consideration by Type [Axis]
Contingent Consideration Type [Domain]
Contingent Consideration Type [Domain]
Upfront Payments
Upfront Payments [Member]
Upfront Payments [Member]
Accelerated And/Or Full Regulatory Approval Milestone Payments
Accelerated And/Or Full Regulatory Approval Milestone Payments [Member]
Accelerated And/Or Full Regulatory Approval MIlestone Payments [Member]
Commercial Milestone Payments
Commercial Milestone Payments [Member]
Commercial Milestone Payments [Member]
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Pharma Mar, S.A.
Pharma Mar, S.A. [Member]
Pharma Mar, S.A. [Member]
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]
Research and development expense, not yet incurred
Research And Development Expense, Not Yet Incurred
Research And Development Expense, Not Yet Incurred
Tiered royalty fees percentage, maximum
Tiered Royalty Fees Percentage, Maximum
Tiered Royalty Fees Percentage, Maximum
Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Total Revenues
Revenue from Contract with Customer Benchmark [Member]
Percentage of total revenues (as a percent)
2020 (remainder)
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Remainder of Fiscal Year
2021
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Two
2022
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Three
2023
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Four
2024
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Five
Thereafter
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due after Year Five
Total lease payments
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due
Less imputed interest
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount
Present value of lease liabilities
Weighted-average remaining lease term - operating leases (years)
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Weighted-average discount rate - operating leases
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Numerator:
Numerator [Abstract]
Numerator [Abstract]
Denominator:
Denominator [Abstract]
Denominator [Abstract]
Weighted-average ordinary shares used in per share calculation - basic (in shares)
Dilutive effect of employee equity incentive and purchase plans (in shares)
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements
Weighted-average ordinary shares used in per share calculation - diluted (in shares)
Net income (loss) per ordinary share:
Earnings Per Share Reconciliation [Abstract]
Diluted (in dollars per share)
Gross Carrying Amount of Goodwill
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Gross Carrying Amounts and Net Book Values of Intangible Assets
Schedule Of Finite Lived And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance, both finite life and indefinite life, by major class.
Estimated Future Amortization Costs
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Ownership [Axis]
Ownership [Axis]
Ownership [Domain]
Ownership [Domain]
Jazz Investments I Limited
Jazz Investments I Limited [Member]
Jazz Investments I Limited [Member]
Percentage of ownership (as a percent)
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent
Carrying value of the equity component
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Carrying Amount of Equity Component
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Other current assets
Other Current Assets [Member]
Accrued liabilities
Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Other non-current liabilities
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Asset Derivatives
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset Including Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement
Liability Derivatives
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability Including Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Fair Value Measurement
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Schedule of gains (losses) on derivative instruments
Schedule of Cash Flow Hedges Included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of foreign exchange gain (loss) of outstanding derivatives
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of the fair value of outstanding derivatives
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Schedule of offsetting assets
Offsetting Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of offsetting liabilities
Offsetting Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Table]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Table]
Cash
Cash [Member]
Time deposits
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Amortized Cost
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Amortized Cost
Gross Unrealized Gains
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax
Gross Unrealized Losses
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax
Estimated Fair Value
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Investments
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Credit Agreement Amendment
Credit Agreement June 2015 Amendment [Member]
Credit Agreement June 2015 Amendment [Member]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Revolving Credit Facility
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Proceeds from lines of credit
Proceeds from Lines of Credit
Raw materials
Inventory, Raw Materials, Net of Reserves
Work in process
Inventory, Work in Process, Net of Reserves
Finished goods
Inventory, Finished Goods, Net of Reserves
Total inventories
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Acquired developed technologies
Developed Technology Rights [Member]
Manufacturing contracts
Manufacturing Contracts [Member]
Manufacturing Contracts [Member]
Trademarks
Trademarks [Member]
Priority review voucher
Contract-Based Intangible Assets [Member]
EU Marketing Authorization Of Sunosi
EU Marketing Authorization Of Sunosi [Member]
EU Marketing Authorization Of Sunosi [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Remaining Weighted- Average Useful Life (In years)
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life
Gross Carrying Amount
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Acquired IPR&D assets
In Process Research and Development [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
In-process research and development
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)
Impairment of intangible assets
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)
Gross Carrying Amount - Total Intangible Assets
Intangible Assets, Gross (Excluding Goodwill)
Net Book Value - Total Intangible Assets
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Convertible Debt
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Equity securities without readily determinable fair value
Equity Securities without Readily Determinable Fair Value, Amount
Interest rate (as a percent)
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Fair value of exchangeable senior notes
Convertible Debt, Fair Value Disclosures
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Unrealized loss on hedging activities, net of income tax benefit of $579 and $249, respectively
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification and Tax
Total comprehensive income (loss)
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Rebates and other sales deductions
Accrued Rebates And Other Sales Deductions
Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable for rebates and other sales deductions. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer).
Employee compensation and benefits
Accrued Employee Benefits, Current
Derivative instrument liabilities
Derivative Liability, Current
Selling and marketing accruals
Accrued Marketing Costs, Current
Inventory-related accruals
Accrued Inventory Related Liabilities
Accrued Inventory Related Liabilities
Sales returns reserve
Sales Return Reserve
Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable for sales returns reserve. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer).
Accrued collaboration expenses
Accrued Collaboration Costs, Current
Accrued Collaboration Costs, Current
Professional fees
Accrued Professional Fees, Current
Royalties
Accrued Royalties, Current
Accrued interest
Accrued Interest
Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable for interest. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer).
Clinical trial accruals
Accrued Clinical Trial Liability
Accrued Clinical Trial Liability
Accrued construction-in-progress
Accrued Construction-In-Progress
Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable for construction-in-progress. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer).
Other
Other Accrued Liabilities, Current
Total accrued liabilities