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Document and Entity Information - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015	Mar. 03, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-K
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2015
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Trading Symbol	DVAX
Entity Registrant Name	DYNAVAX TECHNOLOGIES CORP
Entity Central Index Key	0001029142
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		38,482,018
Entity Public Float			$ 587,052,465

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 44,812	$ 49,511
Marketable securities available-for-sale	151,313	73,141
Accounts receivable	1,394	727
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	2,427	4,058
Total current assets	199,946	127,437
Property and equipment, net	13,804	7,924
Goodwill	2,043	2,277
Restricted cash	609	632
Other assets	231	20
Total assets	216,633	138,290
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	3,433	1,159
Accrued research and development	7,361	6,938
Accrued liabilities	15,337	6,317
Deferred revenues	2,654	5,865
Total current liabilities	28,785	20,279
Deferred revenues, net of current portion		6,900
Long term debt		9,559
Other long-term liabilities	769	1,070
Total liabilities	29,554	37,808
Commitments and contingencies (Note 7)
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock: $0.001 par value; 69,500 shares authorized at December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively; 38,446 and 26,307 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively	38	26
Additional paid-in capital	889,698	695,058
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(2,930)	(1,669)
Accumulated deficit	(699,727)	(592,933)
Total stockholders’ equity	187,079	100,482
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	216,633	138,290
Series B Convertible Preferred Stock
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock: $0.001 par value Authorized: 5,000 shares; Issued and outstanding: Series B Convertible Preferred Stock — No shares at December 31, 2015 and 43 shares at December 31, 2014

Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Revenues:
Collaboration revenue	$ 2,765	$ 7,933	$ 4,929
Grant revenue	683	2,688	5,138
Service and license revenue	602	411	1,184
Total revenues	4,050	11,032	11,251
Operating expenses:
Research and development	86,943	84,580	50,870
General and administrative	22,180	17,377	25,943
Unoccupied facility expense		386	926
Total operating expenses	109,123	102,343	77,739
Loss from operations	(105,073)	(91,311)	(66,488)
Other income (expense):
Interest income	205	191	116
Interest expense	(572)	(35)
Other income (expense), net	317	433	(348)
Loss on extinguishment of debt	(1,671)
Net loss	(106,794)	(90,722)	(66,720)
Preferred stock deemed dividend			(8,469)
Net loss allocable to common stockholders	$ (106,794)	$ (90,722)	$ (75,189)
Net loss per share allocable to common stockholders - basic and diluted	$ (3.25)	$ (3.45)	$ (3.83)
Weighted average shares outstanding used to compute basic and diluted net loss per share allocable to common stockholders	32,881	26,289	19,628

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	Total	Common Stock	Preferred Stock	Additional Paid-in Capital	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Accumulated Deficit
Beginning Balances at Dec. 31, 2012	$ 114,826	$ 183		$ 550,729	$ (595)	$ (435,491)
Beginning Balances (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2012		18,279
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options and restricted stock awards	112			112
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options and restricted stock awards (In Shares)		11
Issuance of common stock under Employee Stock Purchase Plan	224			224
Issuance of common stock under Employee Stock Purchase Plan (in shares)		13
Restricted Stock Award Delivered (in shares)		12
Issuance of common stock, net of issuance costs	80,999	$ 80		80,919
Issuance of common stock, net of issuance costs (in shares)		7,957
Issuance of Series B convertible preferred stock, net of issuance costs	44,209			44,209
Issuance of Series B convertible preferred stock, net of issuance costs (in shares)			43
Initial expenses related to ATM agreement	(143)			(143)
Warrants exercised (in shares)		8
Stock compensation expense	12,340			12,340
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	447				447
Net loss	(66,720)					(66,720)
Ending Balances at Dec. 31, 2013	186,294	$ 263		688,390	(148)	(502,211)
Ending Balances (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2013		26,280	43
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options and restricted stock awards	49			49
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options and restricted stock awards (In Shares)		5
Reverse stock split		$ (237)		237
Issuance of common stock under Employee Stock Purchase Plan	130			130
Issuance of common stock under Employee Stock Purchase Plan (in shares)		11
Warrants exercised	163			163
Warrants exercised (in shares)		11
Stock compensation expense	6,089			6,089
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	(1,521)				(1,521)
Net loss	(90,722)					(90,722)
Ending Balances at Dec. 31, 2014	100,482	$ 26		695,058	(1,669)	(592,933)
Ending Balances (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2014		26,307	43
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options and restricted stock awards	531			531
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options and restricted stock awards (In Shares)		37
Issuance of common stock under Employee Stock Purchase Plan	291			291
Issuance of common stock under Employee Stock Purchase Plan (in shares)		23
Issuance of common stock, net of issuance costs	183,897	$ 7		183,890
Issuance of common stock, net of issuance costs (in shares)		7,353
Issuance of Series B convertible preferred stock, net of issuance costs	2	$ 5		(3)
Issuance of Series B convertible preferred stock, net of issuance costs (in shares)		4,343	(43)
Warrants exercised	228			228
Warrants exercised (in shares)		383
Stock compensation expense	9,703			9,703
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	(1,261)				(1,261)
Net loss	(106,794)					(106,794)
Ending Balances at Dec. 31, 2015	$ 187,079	$ 38		$ 889,698	$ (2,930)	$ (699,727)
Ending Balances (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2015		38,446

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Operating activities
Net loss	$ (106,794)	$ (90,722)	$ (66,720)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	1,365	1,404	1,327
Loss (gain) on disposal of property and equipment	46	(24)	18
Accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums of marketable securities	660	881	923
Unoccupied facility expense		386	926
Accretion of debt discount related to debt financing	(115)
Cash-settled portion of stock-based compensation expense	387
Stock compensation expense	9,316	6,089	12,340
Loss on extinguishment of debt	1,671
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	(667)	900	(622)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	1,631	(2,683)	677
Restricted cash and other assets	(211)	277	176
Accounts payable	1,246	(523)	(657)
Accrued liabilities and other long term liabilities	9,017	4,810	(2,291)
Deferred revenues	(10,111)	5,467	(4,770)
Net cash used in operating activities	(92,559)	(73,738)	(58,673)
Investing activities
Purchases of marketable securities	(208,936)	(44,807)	(192,044)
Proceeds from maturities of marketable securities	130,110	137,071	142,321
Purchases of property and equipment, net	(6,970)	(1,667)	(1,629)
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities	(85,796)	90,597	(51,352)
Financing activities
Proceeds from issuances of common stock, net	183,897		80,856
Proceeds from issuances of preferred stock			44,209
Payment of debt	(10,988)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options and restricted stock awards	531	49	112
Proceeds from Employee Stock Purchase Plan	291	130	224
Proceeds from exercise of warrants	228	163
Proceeds from long-term debt payable to Hercules, net		9,559
Net cash provided by financing activities	173,959	9,901	125,401
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(303)	(371)	147
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(4,699)	26,389	15,523
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	49,511	23,122	7,599
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	44,812	49,511	23,122
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Cash paid during the year for interest	720
Disposal of fully depreciated property and equipment	1,436	841	86
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities	$ 11	$ 32	$ (76)

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

2.	Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation

The consolidated financial statements include our accounts and those of our wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions among the entities have been eliminated from the consolidated financial statements. We operate in one business segment: the discovery and development of biopharmaceutical products.

Liquidity and Financial Condition

We have incurred significant operating losses and negative cash flows from operations since our inception. As of December 31, 2015, we had cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities of $196.1 million. We currently estimate that we have sufficient cash resources to meet our anticipated cash needs through at least the next 12 months based on cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities on hand as of December 31, 2015, and anticipated revenues and expenditures.

We expect to continue to spend substantial funds in connection with seeking regulatory approval for, and manufacture and other costs relating to, preparation for the anticipated commercial launch of HEPLISAV-B^TM in the United States, manufacturing and conducting clinical studies of our investigational cancer immunotherapeutic product candidate, SD-101 and other cancer immunotherapeutic product candidates and additional applications and advancement of our technology. In order to continue these activities, we may need to raise additional funds. This may occur through strategic collaboration and licensing arrangements and/or future public or private debt and equity financings. Sufficient additional funding may not be available on acceptable terms, or at all. If adequate funds are not available in the future, we may need to delay, reduce the scope of or put on hold the HEPLISAV-B program or our other development programs while we seek strategic alternatives, which could have an adverse impact on our ability to achieve our intended business objectives.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) requires management to make informed estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ materially from these estimates.

Foreign Currency Translation

We consider the local currency to be the functional currency for our international subsidiary, Dynavax GmbH. Accordingly, assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars using the exchange rate in effect on the balance sheet date. Revenues and expenses are translated at average exchange rates prevailing throughout the year. Currency translation adjustments arising from period to period are charged or credited to accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in stockholders’ equity. For the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, we reported an unrealized loss of $1.3 million, an unrealized loss of $1.6 million and an unrealized gain of $0.5 million, respectively. Realized gains and losses resulting from currency transactions are included in the consolidated statements of operations. For the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, we reported a gain of $0.1 million, a gain of $0.4 million and a loss of $0.2 million, respectively, resulting from currency transactions in our consolidated statements of operations.

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities

We consider all highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less and that can be liquidated without prior notice or penalty to be cash equivalents. Management determines the appropriate classification of marketable securities at the time of purchase. In accordance with our investment policy, we invest in short-term money market funds, U.S. government agency securities and corporate debt securities. We believe these types of investments are subject to minimal credit and market risk.

We have classified our entire investment portfolio as available-for-sale and available for use in current operations and accordingly have classified all investments as short-term. Available-for-sale securities are carried at fair value based on inputs that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted market prices for similar securities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the securities, with unrealized gains and losses included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in stockholders’ equity. Realized gains and losses and declines in value, if any, judged to be other than temporary on available-for-sale securities are included in interest income or expense. The cost of securities sold is based on the specific identification method. Management assesses whether declines in the fair value of investment securities are other than temporary. In determining whether a decline is other than temporary, management considers the following factors:

Whether the investment has been in a continuous realized loss position for over 12 months;

the duration to maturity of our investments;

our intention and ability to hold the investments to maturity and if it is not more likely than not that we will be required to sell the investment before recovery of the amortized cost bases;

the credit rating, financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer; and

the type of investments made.

To date, there have been no declines in fair value that have been identified as other than temporary.

Concentration of Credit Risk and Other Risks and Uncertainties

We operate in one business segment, which is the discovery and development of biopharmaceutical products. We determine our segments based on the way we organize our business by making operating decisions and assessing performance. In fiscal years 2015, 2014 and 2013, 85%, 96% and 89% of our revenues were earned in the United States, respectively, and the remaining revenues were earned in Germany. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, 11% and 11%, respectively, of our long-lived assets were located in the United States and the remaining long-lived assets were located in Germany.

Financial instruments that are subject to concentration of credit risk consist primarily of cash equivalents, marketable securities and accounts receivable. Our policy is to invest cash in institutional money market funds and marketable securities of U.S. government and corporate issuers with high credit quality to limit the amount of credit exposure. We currently maintain a portfolio of cash equivalents and marketable securities in a variety of securities, including short-term money market funds, U.S. government agency securities and corporate debt securities. We have not experienced any losses on our cash equivalents and marketable securities.

Accounts receivable are recorded at invoice value. We review our exposure to accounts receivable, including the requirement for allowances based on management’s judgment. We have not historically experienced any significant losses. We do not currently require collateral for any of our accounts receivable.

Our products will require approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) and foreign regulatory agencies before commercial sales can commence. There can be no assurance that our products will receive any of these required approvals. The denial or delay of such approvals would have a material adverse impact on our business.

We are subject to risks common to companies in the biopharmaceutical industry, including, but not limited to, new technological innovations, clinical development risk, establishment of appropriate commercial partnerships, protection of proprietary technology, compliance with government and environmental regulations, uncertainty of market acceptance of products, product liability, the volatility of our stock price and the need to obtain additional financing.

Long-Lived Assets

Property and equipment are recorded at cost. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the respective assets. Additions, major renewals and improvements are capitalized and repair and maintenance costs are charged to expense as incurred. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the remaining life of the initial lease term or the estimated useful lives of the assets, whichever is shorter.

We evaluate the carrying value of long-lived assets, including intangible assets, whenever events or changes in business circumstances or our planned use of long-lived assets indicate, based on undiscounted future operating cash flows, that their carrying amounts may not be fully recoverable or that their useful lives are no longer appropriate. When an indicator of impairment exists, long-lived assets are written down to their respective fair values. Fair value is determined primarily using the anticipated cash flows discounted at a rate commensurate with the risk involved. Significant management judgment is required in the forecast of future operating results that are used in the preparation of expected undiscounted cash flows. No impairments of purchased intangible assets or material impairments of tangible assets have been identified during the years presented.

Goodwill

Our goodwill balance relates to our April 2006 acquisition of Dynavax GmbH. Goodwill represents the excess purchase price over the fair value of tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Goodwill is not amortized but is subject to an annual impairment test which consists of a comparison of the fair value of the related reporting unit against its carrying amount including goodwill. If the carrying amount exceeds the fair value, impairment is calculated and recorded as a charge in the consolidated statements of operations. We determined that we have only one operating segment and there are no components of that operating segment that are deemed to be separate reporting units such that we have one reporting unit for purposes of our goodwill impairment testing. We evaluate goodwill for impairment on an annual basis and on an interim basis if events or changes in circumstances between annual impairment tests indicate that the asset might be impaired.

Revenue Recognition

Our revenues consist of amounts earned from collaborations, grants and fees from services and licenses. We enter into license and manufacturing agreements and collaborative research and development arrangements with pharmaceutical and biotechnology partners that may involve multiple deliverables. Our arrangements may include one or more of the following elements: upfront license payments, cost reimbursement for the performance of research and development activities, milestone payments, other contingent payments, contract manufacturing service fees, royalties and license fees. Each deliverable in the arrangement is evaluated to determine whether it meets the criteria to be accounted for as a separate unit of accounting or whether it should be combined with other deliverables. In order to account for the multiple-element arrangements, the Company identifies the deliverables included within the arrangement and evaluates which deliverables represent separate units of accounting. Analyzing the arrangement to identify deliverables requires the use of judgment, and each deliverable may be an obligation to deliver services, a right or license to use an asset, or another performance obligation. We recognize revenue when there is persuasive evidence that an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred or services have been rendered, the price is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured.

Non-refundable upfront fees received for license and collaborative agreements entered into and other payments under collaboration agreements where we have continuing performance obligations related to the payments are deferred and recognized over our estimated performance period. Revenue is recognized on a ratable basis, unless we determine that another method is more appropriate, through the date at which our performance obligations are completed. Management makes its best estimate of the period over which we expect to fulfill our performance obligations, which may include clinical development activities. Given the uncertainties of research and development collaborations, significant judgment is required to determine the duration of the performance period. We recognize cost reimbursement revenue under collaborative agreements as the related research and development costs are incurred, as provided for under the terms of these agreements.

Contingent consideration received for the achievement of a substantive milestone is recognized in its entirety in the period in which the milestone is achieved. A milestone is defined as an event having all of the following characteristics: (i) there is substantive uncertainty at the date the arrangement is entered into that the event will be achieved, (ii) the event can only be achieved based in whole or in part on either the entity’s performance or a specific outcome resulting from the entity’s performance and (iii) if achieved, the event would result in additional payments being due to the entity.

Our license and collaboration agreements with our partners provide for payments to be paid to us upon the achievement of development milestones. Given the challenges inherent in developing biologic products, there is substantial uncertainty whether any such milestones will be achieved at the time we entered into these agreements. In addition, we evaluate whether the development milestones meet the criteria to be considered substantive. The conditions include: (i) the development work is contingent on either of the following: (a) the vendor’s performance to achieve the milestone or (b) the enhancement of the value of the deliverable item or items as a result of a specific outcome resulting from the vendor’s performance to achieve the milestone; (ii) it relates solely to past performance and (iii) it is reasonable relative to all the deliverable and payment terms within the arrangement. As a result of our analysis, we consider our development milestones to be substantive and, accordingly, we expect to recognize as revenue future payments received from such milestones as we achieve each milestone.

Milestone payments that are contingent upon the achievement of substantive at-risk performance criteria are recognized in full upon achievement of those milestone events in accordance with the terms of the agreement and assuming all other revenue recognition criteria have been met. All revenue recognized to date under our collaborative agreements has been nonrefundable.

Our license and collaboration agreements with certain partners also provide for contingent payments to be paid to us based solely upon the performance of our partner. For such contingent payments we expect to recognize the payments as revenue upon receipt, provided that revenue recognition criteria have been satisfied.

Revenues from manufacturing services are recognized upon meeting the criteria for substantial performance and acceptance by the customer.

Revenue from royalty payments is contingent on future sales activities by our licensees. Royalty revenue is recognized when all revenue recognition criteria have been satisfied.

Revenue from government and private agency grants is recognized as the related research expenses are incurred and to the extent that funding is approved. Additionally, we recognize revenue based on the facilities and administrative cost rate reimbursable per the terms of the grant awards.

Research and Development Expenses and Accruals

Research and development expenses include personnel and facility-related expenses, outside contracted services including clinical trial costs, manufacturing and process development costs, research costs and other consulting services and non-cash stock-based compensation. Research and development costs are expensed as incurred. Amounts due under contracts with third parties may be either fixed fee or fee for service, and may include upfront payments, monthly payments and payments upon the completion of milestones or receipt of deliverables. Non-refundable advance payments under agreements are capitalized and expensed as the related goods are delivered or services are performed.

We contract with third parties to perform various clinical trial activities in the on-going development of potential products. The financial terms of these agreements are subject to negotiation, vary from contract to contract and may result in uneven payment flows to our vendors. Payments under the contracts depend on factors such as the achievement of certain events, successful enrollment of patients, and completion of portions of the clinical trial or similar conditions. Our accrual for clinical trials is based on estimates of the services received and efforts expended pursuant to contracts with clinical trial centers and clinical research organizations. We may terminate these contracts upon written notice and we are generally only liable for actual effort expended by the organizations to the date of termination, although in certain instances we may be further responsible for termination fees and penalties. The Company estimates its research and development expenses and the related accrual as of each balance sheet date based on the facts and circumstances known to the Company at that time. There have been no material adjustments to the Company’s prior period accrued estimates for clinical trial activities through December 31, 2015.

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-based compensation expense for stock options and other stock awards is estimated at the grant date based on the award’s estimated fair value-based measurement and is recognized on a straight-line basis over the award’s requisite service period, assuming appropriate forfeiture rates. Our determination of the fair value-based measurement of stock options on the date of grant using an option-pricing model is affected by our stock price, as well as assumptions regarding a number of subjective variables. We selected the Black-Scholes option pricing model as the most appropriate method for determining the estimated fair value-based measurement of our stock options. The Black-Scholes model requires the use of highly subjective assumptions which determine the fair value-based measurement of stock options. These assumptions include, but are not limited to, our expected stock price volatility over the term of the awards, and actual and projected employee stock option exercise behaviors. In the future, as additional empirical evidence regarding these input estimates becomes available, we may change or refine our approach of deriving these input estimates. These changes could impact our fair value-based measurement of stock options granted in the future. Changes in the fair value-based measurement of stock awards could materially impact our operating results.

Our current estimate of volatility is based on the historical volatility of our stock price. To the extent volatility in our stock price increases in the future, our estimates of the fair value of options granted in the future could increase, thereby increasing stock-based compensation cost recognized in future periods. We derive the expected term assumption primarily based on our historical settlement experience, while giving consideration to options that have not yet completed a full life cycle. Stock-based compensation cost is recognized only for awards ultimately expected to vest. Our estimate of the forfeiture rate is based primarily on our historical experience. To the extent we revise this estimate in the future, our share-based compensation cost could be materially impacted in the period of revision.

Income Taxes

We account for income taxes using the asset and liability method, under which deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the differences between the financial reporting and tax basis of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. Additionally, we assess the likelihood that deferred tax assets will be recovered as deductions from future taxable income. We have provided a full valuation allowance on our deferred tax assets at December 31, 2015 and 2014 because we believe it is more likely than not that our deferred tax assets will not be realized as of December 31, 2015, and 2014.

The Company is required to file federal and state income tax returns in the United States and Germany. The preparation of these income tax returns requires the Company to interpret the applicable tax laws and regulations in effect on such jurisdictions, which could impact the amount of tax paid by us. An amount is accrued for the estimate of additional tax liabilities, including interest and penalties, for any uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken in an income tax return. We update the accrual for uncertain tax positions as more definitive information becomes available.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Accounting Standards Update 2014-09

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued guidance codified in ASC 606, Revenue Recognition — Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which amends the guidance in former ASC 605, Revenue Recognition, which provides a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and will supersede most current revenue recognition guidance. This Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) is based on the principle that revenue is recognized to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The ASU also requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgments and changes in judgments and assets recognized from costs incurred to obtain or fulfill a contract. In July 2015, the FASB deferred the effective date for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017 (including interim periods within those periods). The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the provisions of ASC 606 on its financial statements.

Accounting Standards Update 2014-15

In August 2014, the FASB issued guidance codified in ASC 205, Presentation of Financial Statements — Going Concern. Accounting Standards Update 2014-15 requires an entity’s management to evaluate whether there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern and if those conditions exist, to make the required disclosures. The standard is effective for annual periods ending after December 15, 2016, and interim periods therein. The Company does not expect that the adoption of this standard will have a significant impact on its financial statements.

Accounting Standards Update 2015-03

In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-03, Interest—Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs, which requires debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability to be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the corresponding debt liability rather than as an asset. This ASU will be effective for the Company in fiscal year 2016. The Company does not expect that the adoption of this standard will have a significant impact on its financial statements.

Accounting Standards Update 2015-05

In April 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2015-05 Intangibles - Goodwill and Other - Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Customer's Accounting for Fees Paid in a Cloud Computing Arrangement. This standard provides guidance about whether a cloud computing arrangement includes a software license. If a cloud computing arrangement includes a software license, then the software license element of the arrangement should be accounted for consistent with the acquisition of other software licenses. If a cloud computing arrangement does not include a software license, the customer should account for the arrangement as a service contract. ASU 2015-05 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, and interim periods within those years. This standard can be adopted either prospectively to all arrangements entered into or materially modified after the effective date or retrospectively. The Company is currently evaluating the effect this standard will have on its financial statements.

Accounting Standards Update 2015-17

In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-17, Income Taxes (Subtopic 740): Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes, The ASU requires entities to classify deferred tax liabilities and assets as noncurrent in a classified statement of financial position. The standard is effective for annual periods ending after December 15, 2016, and interim periods therein. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this standard on its financial statements.

Accounting Standards Update 2016-02

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). The ASU requires management to recognize lease assets and lease liabilities by lessees for all operating leases. The ASU is effective for periods ending on December 15, 2018 and interim periods therein on a modified retrospective basis. We are currently evaluating the impact this guidance will have on our financial statements.

Fair Value Measurements

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value Measurements

3.	Fair Value Measurements

The Company measures fair value as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Valuation techniques used to measure fair value must maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. The accounting standard describes a fair value hierarchy based on three levels of inputs, of which the first two are considered observable and the last unobservable, that may be used to measure fair value, which are the following:

Level 1—Observable inputs, such as quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;

Level 2—Inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices in markets that are not active or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities; and

Level 3—Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities; therefore, requiring an entity to develop its own valuation techniques and assumptions.

The carrying amounts of cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities are considered reasonable estimates of their respective fair value because of their short-term nature.

Recurring Fair Value Measurements

The following table represents the fair value hierarchy for our financial assets (cash equivalents and marketable securities) measured at fair value on a recurring basis (in thousands):

	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
December 31, 2015
Money market funds	$	21,193	$	-	$	-	$	21,193
U.S. government agency securities		-		17,622		-		17,622
Corporate debt securities		-		152,749		-		152,749
Total	$	21,193	$	170,371	$	-	$	191,564

	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
December 31, 2014
Money market funds	$	46,989	$	-	$	-	$	46,989
U.S. government agency securities		-		73,141		-		73,141
Total	$	46,989	$	73,141	$	-	$	120,130

Money market funds are highly liquid investments and are actively traded. The pricing information on these investment instruments is readily available and can be independently validated as of the measurement date. This approach results in the classification of these securities as Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.

U.S. Government agency securities and corporate debt securities are measured at fair value using Level 2 inputs. We review trading activity and pricing for these investments as of each measurement date. When sufficient quoted pricing for identical securities is not available, we use market pricing and other observable market inputs for similar securities obtained from various third party data providers. This approach results in the classification of these securities as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during the twelve months ended December 31, 2015.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for the fair value of financial instruments (as defined), including financial assets and financial liabilities (collectively, as defined), and the measurements of those instruments as well as disclosures related to the fair value of non-financial assets and liabilities. Such disclosures about the financial instruments, assets, and liabilities would include: (1) the fair value of the required items together with their carrying amounts (as appropriate); (2) for items for which it is not practicable to estimate fair value, disclosure would include: (a) information pertinent to estimating fair value (including, carrying amount, effective interest rate, and maturity, and (b) the reasons why it is not practicable to estimate fair value; (3) significant concentrations of credit risk including: (a) information about the activity, region, or economic characteristics identifying a concentration, (b) the maximum amount of loss the entity is exposed to based on the gross fair value of the related item, (c) policy for requiring collateral or other security and information as to accessing such collateral or security, and (d) the nature and brief description of such collateral or security; (4) quantitative information about market risks and how such risks are managed; (5) for items measured on both a recurring and nonrecurring basis information regarding the inputs used to develop the fair value measurement; and (6) for items presented in the financial statement for which fair value measurement is elected: (a) information necessary to understand the reasons for the election, (b) discussion of the effect of fair value changes on earnings, (c) a description of [similar groups] items for which the election is made and the relation thereof to the balance sheet, the aggregate carrying value of items included in the balance sheet that are not eligible for the election; (7) all other required (as defined) and desired information.

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Cash, Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Cash Cash Equivalents And Short Term Investments [Abstract]

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities

4.	Cash, Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities

Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities consist of the following (in thousands):

	Amortized Cost		Unrealized Gains		Unrealized Losses			Estimated Fair Value
December 31, 2015
Cash and cash equivalents:
Cash	$	4,561	$	-	$	-		$	4,561
Money market funds		21,193		-		-			21,193
Corporate debt securities		19,052		7		(1	)		19,058
Total cash and cash equivalents		44,806		7		(1	)		44,812
Marketable securities available-for-sale:
U.S. government agency securities		17,628		-		(6	)		17,622
Corporate debt securities		133,679		71		(59	)		133,691
Total marketable securities available-for-sale		151,307		71		(65	)		151,313
Total cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities	$	196,113	$	78	$	(66	)	$	196,125
December 31, 2014
Cash and cash equivalents:
Cash	$	2,522	$	-	$	-		$	2,522
Money market funds		46,989		-		-			46,989
Total cash and cash equivalents		49,511		-		-			49,511
Marketable securities available-for-sale:
U.S. government agency securities		73,140		11		(10	)		73,141
Total marketable securities available-for-sale		73,140		11		(10	)		73,141
Total cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities	$	122,651	$	11	$	(10	)	$	122,652

The maturities of our marketable securities available-for-sale are as follows (in thousands):

	December 31, 2015
	Amortized Cost		Estimated Fair Value
Mature in one year or less	$	151,307	$	151,313
Mature after one year through two years		-		-
	$	151,307	$	151,313

There were no realized gains or losses from the sale of marketable securities in the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013. All of our investments are classified as short-term and available-for-sale, as we may not hold our investments until maturity.

Commitments and Contingencies

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments and Contingencies

7.	Commitments and Contingencies

We lease our facilities in Berkeley, California (“Berkeley Lease”) and Düsseldorf, Germany (“Düsseldorf Lease”) under operating leases that expire in June 2018 and March 2023, respectively. The Berkeley Lease provides for periods of escalating rent. The total cash payments over the life of the lease are divided by the total number of months in the lease period and the average rent is charged to expense each month during the lease period. We entered into sublease agreements under the Düsseldorf Lease for a certain portion of the leased space. The sublease income is offset against our rent expense.

During September 2013, we decided not to occupy a portion of our facility in Berkeley, California. As a result, we recorded an estimated unoccupied facility expense of $0.9 million during 2013, representing the present value of the rent payments and other costs associated with the lease, net of estimated sublease income, for the remaining life of the operating lease. During the first three quarters of 2014, we reassessed our timing and ability to sublet a portion of our facility and recorded a total unoccupied facility expense of $0.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2014. In December 2014, we decided to utilize the unoccupied portion of the facility and began to recognize rent expense under the terms noted in the Berkeley Lease.

Total net rent expense related to our operating leases for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, was $2.0 million, $1.7 million and $1.9 million, respectively. Deferred rent was $0.5 million and $0.6 million as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Deferred loss on lease was $0.5 million and $0.7 million as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

Future minimum payments under the non-cancelable portion of our operating leases at December 31, 2015, excluding payments from sublease payments, are as follows (in thousands):

Year ending December 31,
2016	$	2,306
2017		2,355
2018		1,295
2019		466
2020		466
Thereafter		1,048
Total	$	7,936

During 2004, we established a letter of credit with Silicon Valley Bank as security for our Berkeley Lease in the amount of $0.4 million. The letter of credit remained outstanding as of December 31, 2015, and is collateralized by a certificate of deposit for $0.4 million, which has been included in restricted cash in the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2015 and 2014. Under the terms of the Berkeley Lease, if the total amount of our cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities falls below $20 million for a period of more than 30 consecutive days during the lease term, the amount of the required security deposit will increase to $1.1 million, until such time as our projected cash and cash equivalents will exceed $20 million for the remainder of the lease term, or until our actual cash and cash equivalents remains above $20 million for a period of 12 consecutive months.

During 2004, we also established a letter of credit with Deutsche Bank as security for our Düsseldorf Lease in the amount of 0.2 million Euros. The letter of credit remained outstanding through December 31, 2015 and is collateralized by a certificate of deposit for 0.2 million Euros, which has been included in restricted cash in the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2015 and 2014.

In addition to the non-cancelable commitments included above, we have entered into contractual arrangements that obligate us to make payments to the contractual counterparties upon the occurrence of future events. In addition, in the normal course of operations, we have entered into license and other agreements and intend to continue to seek additional rights relating to compounds or technologies in connection with our discovery, manufacturing and development programs. Under the terms of the agreements, we may be required to pay future up-front fees, milestones and royalties on net sales of products originating from the licensed technologies, if any, or other payments contingent upon the occurrence of future events that cannot reasonably be estimated.

We rely on research institutions, contract research organizations, clinical investigators as well as clinical and commercial material manufacturers of our product candidates. As of December 31, 2015, under the terms of our agreements, including certain agreements relating to HBV-23, we are obligated to make future payments of approximately $11.2 million through 2016. These agreements are terminable by us upon written notice. Generally, we are liable only for actual effort expended by the organizations at any point in time during the contract through the notice period.

From time to time, we may be involved in claims, suits, and proceedings arising from the ordinary course of our business, including actions with respect to intellectual property claims, commercial claims, and other matters. Such claims, suits, and proceedings are inherently uncertain and their results cannot be predicted with certainty. Regardless of the outcome, such legal proceedings can have an adverse impact on us because of legal costs, diversion of management resources, and other factors. In addition, it is possible that a resolution of one or more such proceedings could result in substantial damages, fines, penalties or orders requiring a change in our business practices, which could in the future materially and adversely affect our financial position, financial statements, results of operations, or cash flows in a particular period.

Collaborative Research, Development and License Agreements

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Research And Development [Abstract]

Collaborative Research, Development and License Agreements

9.	Collaborative Research, Development and License Agreements

AstraZeneca

In September 2006, we entered into a research collaboration and license agreement with AstraZeneca for the discovery and development of TLR9 agonist-based therapies for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

In October 2011, we amended our agreement with AstraZeneca to provide that we would conduct initial clinical development of AZD1419 and AstraZeneca agreed to fund all program expenses to cover the cost of development activities through Phase 2a. Under the terms of the amended agreement, we received an initial payment of $3.0 million in 2011 to begin the clinical development program. We and AstraZeneca agreed to advance AZD1419 towards a Phase 1 clinical trial, which resulted in a development funding payment of $6.0 million received in the fourth quarter of 2012.

In January 2014, we amended our agreement with AstraZeneca for the clinical development of AZD1419 whereby responsibility for conducting clinical trials was transferred from Dynavax to AstraZeneca upon completion of the Phase 1 trial. In the first quarter of 2014, we received a $5.4 million payment that was due upon execution of this amended agreement.

In December 2014, we amended our agreement with AstraZeneca whereby AstraZeneca would fully fund and Dynavax will conduct a Phase 2a safety and efficacy trial of AZD1419 in patients with asthma. In the fourth quarter of 2014, we received an $8.0 million payment due upon execution of this amendment, to be applied towards research and development expenses incurred in conducting the Phase 2a study.

In January 2016, we amended our agreement with AstraZeneca whereby AstraZeneca will now conduct a Phase 2a safety and efficacy trial of AZD1419 in patients with asthma that originally was to be conducted by Dynavax. We therefore revised the remaining period of performance of development from June 2018 to September 2016. The remaining balance as of December 31, 2015 related to deferred payments of $5.4 million, received in the first quarter of 2014, and $3.0 million, received in 2011, will be recognized starting in January 2016 over the estimated remaining period of performance of development work through September 2016.

The $8.0 million payment received in December 2014 was also deferred and is being recognized as research and development expenses are incurred.

Payments previously made by AstraZeneca in respect of development activity by us, net of amounts we recognize as development work is performed, will be returned to AstraZeneca or applied to future milestone payments that may be earned by us under the agreement. We have reclassified $7.4 million from deferred revenue as a current liability related to this payment as of December 31, 2015. See Note 17.

Under the terms of this agreement, as amended, we are eligible to receive up to $100 million in additional milestone payments, based on the achievement of certain development and regulatory objectives. Additionally, upon commercialization, we are eligible to receive tiered royalties ranging from the mid to high single-digits based on product sales of any products originating from the collaboration. We have the option to co-promote in the United States products arising from the collaboration, if any. AstraZeneca has the right to sublicense its rights upon our prior consent.

The following table summarizes the revenues earned under our agreement with AstraZeneca, included as collaboration revenue in our consolidated statements of operations (in thousands):


	Year ended December 31,
	2015		2014		2013
Initial payment	$	238	$	681	$	720
Subsequent payment		892		2,554		-
Performance of research activities		1,635		2,174		2,507
Total	$	2,765	$	5,409	$	3,227

As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, total deferred revenue from the initial payment, subsequent payment and development funding payments was $2.7 million and $12.8 million, respectively.

Absent early termination, the agreement will expire when all of AstraZeneca’s payment obligations expire. AstraZeneca has the right to terminate the agreement at any time upon prior written notice and either party may terminate the agreement early upon written notice if the other party commits an uncured material breach of the agreement.

GlaxoSmithKline (“GSK”)

In December 2008, we entered into a worldwide strategic alliance with GSK to discover, develop and commercialize TLR inhibitors. Under the terms of the arrangement, as amended, we agreed to conduct research and early clinical development of product candidates and GSK received an option to license those candidates. Under the collaboration, we conducted a Phase 1 clinical trial in the lead TLR 7/9 program with DV1179 to assess its safety and tolerability in healthy volunteers followed by a Phase 1b/2a study of safety and pharmacodynamics in patients with systematic lupus erythematosus (“SLE”).

Under the terms of the arrangement, as amended, we received an initial payment of $10 million in 2008. Revenue from the initial payment from GSK was deferred and is being recognized over the estimated period of performance under the agreement, initially estimated to be seven years. In 2013, we reevaluated and revised the estimated period of performance under the agreement resulting in the recognition of $1.1 million of additional revenue for the year ended December 31, 2014.

In August 2014, we announced results of the Phase 1b/2a clinical trial in which DV1179 did not meet the primary or secondary pharmacodynamic endpoints. The agreement with GSK expired in November 2014. We regained global rights to continue the development of DV1179 and other TLR 7/9 inhibitors for all indications.

The following table summarizes the revenues recognized under our agreement with GSK, included as collaboration revenue in our consolidated statements of operations (in thousands):

	Year ended December 31,
	2015		2014		2013
Initial payment	$	-	$	2,524	$	1,702
Total	$	-	$	2,524	$	1,702

As of December 31, 2015 and 2014 no deferred revenue relating to the initial payment remains.

National Institutes of Health (“NIH”) and Other Funding

We have been awarded various grants from the NIH and the NIH’s National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease (“NIAID”) in order to fund research. The awards are related to specific research objectives and we earn revenue as the related research expenses are incurred. We have earned revenue during the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 from the following awards:

August 2014, NIH awarded us $0.2 million to fund research in developing a transgenic mouse model to study human TLR9 role in disease.

September 2013, NIH awarded us $0.2 million to fund research in developing TLR antagonists for therapy of hepatic fibrosis and cirrhosis.

June 2012, NIH awarded us $0.6 million to fund research in screening for inhibitors of TLR8 for treatment of autoimmune diseases.

May 2012, NIH awarded us $0.4 million to fund development of TLR8 inhibitors for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.

August 2010, NIAID awarded us a grant to take a systems biology approach to study the differences between individuals who do or do not respond to vaccination against the hepatitis B virus. This study will be one of several projects conducted under a grant to the Baylor Institute of Immunology Research in Dallas as part of the Human Immune Phenotyping Centers program. We have been awarded a total of $1.4 million under this grant.

September 2008, NIAID awarded us a five-year $17 million contract to develop our ISS technology using TLR9 agonists as vaccine adjuvants. The contract supports adjuvant development for anthrax as well as other disease models.

The following table summarizes the revenues recognized under the various arrangements with the NIH and NIAID, included as grant revenue in our consolidated statements of operations (in thousands):


	Year ended December 31,
	2015		2014		2013
NIAID contracts	$	-	$	2,095	$	4,103
All other NIH contracts		683		593		1,035
Total grant revenue	$	683	$	2,688	$	5,138

Net Loss Per Share

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Net Loss Per Share

11.	Net Loss Per Share

Basic net loss per share allocable to common stockholders is calculated by dividing the net loss allocable to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net loss per share allocable to common stockholders is computed by dividing the net loss allocable to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period and giving effect to all potentially dilutive common shares using the treasury-stock method. For purposes of this calculation, common stock subject to repurchase by us, outstanding stock options, stock awards, warrants and Series B Convertible Preferred Stock are considered to be potentially dilutive common shares and are only included in the calculation of diluted net loss per share allocable to common stockholders when their effect is dilutive.

	December 31,
	2015			2014			2013
Basic and diluted net loss per share (in thousands, except per share amounts):
Numerator:
Net loss		(106,794	)		(90,722	)		(66,720	)
Preferred stock deemed dividend		-			-			(8,469	)
Net loss allocable to common stockholders	$	(106,794	)	$	(90,722	)	$	(75,189	)
Denominator for basic and diluted net loss per share allocable to common stockholders:
Weighted-average common shares outstanding		32,881			26,289			19,628
Basic and diluted net loss per share allocable to common stockholders	$	(3.25	)	$	(3.45	)	$	(3.83	)

Outstanding warrants, stock options, Series B Convertible Preferred Stock and stock subject to repurchase by us under stock awards were excluded from the calculation of net loss per share allocable to common stockholders as the effect of their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive.

	December 31,
	2015		2014		2013
Outstanding securities not included in diluted net loss per share calculation (in thousands):
Stock options and stock awards		3,086		1,998		1,704
Series B Convertible Preferred Stock (as converted to common stock)		-		4,343		4,343
Warrants		-		1,081		1,246
		3,086		7,422		7,293

Preferred Stock, Common Stock and Warrants

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Preferred Stock Common Stock And Warrants [Abstract]

Preferred Stock, Common Stock and Warrants

12.	Preferred Stock, Common Stock and Warrants

Preferred Stock Outstanding

As of December 31, 2015 there were 5,000,000 shares of preferred stock authorized and no shares of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock outstanding. On February 26, 2015, 26,000 shares of our Series B Convertible Preferred Stock were converted into 2,600,000 shares of common stock. On July 23, 2015, 17,430 shares of our Series B Convertible Preferred Stock were converted into 1,743,000 shares of common stock and no Series B Convertible Preferred Stock remained outstanding.

Each share of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock was convertible into 100 shares of common stock at any time at the holder’s option. However, the holder was prohibited from converting the Series B Convertible Preferred Stock into shares of common stock if, as a result of such conversion, the holder and its affiliates would own more than 9.98% of the total number of shares of common stock then issued and outstanding. In the event of the Company’s liquidation, dissolution, or winding up, holders of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock will receive a payment equal to $0.001 per share before any proceeds are distributed to the common stockholders. Shares of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock generally have no voting rights, except as required by law and except that the consent of holders of a majority of the outstanding Series B Convertible Preferred Stock is required to amend the terms of the Series B Convertible Preferred Stock. Holders of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock are not entitled to receive any dividends, unless and until specifically declared by the Company’s board of directors. The Series B Convertible Preferred Stock ranks senior to the Company’s common stock as to distributions of assets upon the Company’s liquidation, dissolution or winding up, whether voluntarily or involuntarily. The Series B Convertible Preferred Stock may rank senior to, on parity with or junior to any class or series of the Company’s capital stock created in the future depending upon the specific terms of such future stock issuance.

Preferred Share Purchase Rights

On November 4, 2008, our Board of Directors declared a dividend of one preferred share purchase right (a “Right”) for each outstanding share of our Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “Common Shares”). The dividend was payable on November 17, 2008 to the stockholders of record on that date. Each Right entitles the registered holder to purchase from us one one-hundredth of a share of Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “Preferred Shares”), at a price of $6.00 per one one-hundredth of a Preferred Share, subject to adjustment. Upon the acquisition of, or announcement of the intent to acquire, 20 percent or more of our outstanding Common Shares by a person, entity or group of affiliated or associated persons (“Acquiring Person”), each holder of a Right, other than Rights held by the Acquiring Person, will have the right to purchase that number of Common Shares having a market value of two times the exercise price of the Right. If we are acquired in a merger or other business combination transaction or 50 percent or more of our assets or earning power are sold to an Acquiring Person, each holder of a Right will thereafter have the right to purchase, at the then current exercise price of the Right, that number of shares of common stock of the acquiring company which at the time of such transaction will have a market value of two times the exercise price of the Right. The Rights plan is intended to maximize the value of the Company in the event of an unsolicited attempt to take over the Company in a manner or on terms not approved by the Company’s Board of Directors. The Rights will expire on November 17, 2018, unless the Rights are earlier redeemed or exchanged by the Company.

Common Stock Outstanding

As of December 31, 2015, there were 38,445,995 shares of our common stock outstanding.

In June and July 2015, we sold an aggregate of 2,125,439 shares of common stock under an At Market Issuance Sales Agreement (the “2014 ATM Agreement”) with Cowen and Company, LLC (“Cowen”) resulting in net proceeds to us of approximately $49.0 million. The 2014 ATM Agreement terminated in July 2015.

In July 2015, we completed an underwritten public offering of 5,227,273 shares of our common stock, including 681,818 shares sold pursuant to the full exercise of an overallotment option previously granted to the underwriters. All of the shares were offered at a price to the public of $27.50 per share. The net proceeds to us from this offering were approximately $134.9 million, after deducting the underwriting discount and other estimated offering expenses payable by us.

On November 12, 2015, we entered into an At Market Issuance Sales Agreement (the “2015 ATM Agreement”) with Cowen under which we could offer and sell our common stock from time to time up to aggregate sales proceeds of $90 million through Cowen as our sales agent. As of December 31, 2015, we have sold no shares of common stock under the 2015 ATM Agreement.

Warrants

As of December 31, 2015, no warrants were outstanding. During the years ended December 31, 2015, and 2014, warrants were exercised to purchase an aggregate of approximately 383,000 and 11,000 shares, respectively, of our common stock.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for shareholders' equity comprised of portions attributable to the parent entity and noncontrolling interest, including other comprehensive income. Includes, but is not limited to, balances of common stock, preferred stock, additional paid-in capital, other capital and retained earnings, accumulated balance for each classification of other comprehensive income and amount of comprehensive income.

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Equity Plans and Stock-Based Compensation

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Share Based Compensation [Abstract]

Equity Plans and Stock-Based Compensation

13.	Equity Plans and Stock-Based Compensation

Stock Plans

Under the 2004 Stock Incentive Plan (“2004 Plan”) options to purchase 292,901 shares of common stock remained outstanding as of December 31, 2015.

Under the 2010 Employment Inducement Award Plan (“Inducement Plan”) options to purchase 12,450 shares of common stock remained outstanding as of December 31, 2015.

The 2011 Equity Incentive Plan (“2011 Plan”) was approved by the Company’s stockholders and adopted in January 2011. On May 27, 2015, the stockholders of the Company approved an amendment and restatement of the 2011 Plan to increase the number of shares of common stock authorized for issuance under the plan by 2,250,000. The 2011 Plan, as amended, provides for the issuance of up to 11,000,000 shares of our common stock to employees and non-employees of the Company and became effective on January 6, 2011. The 2011 Plan is administered by our Board of Directors, or a designated committee of the Board of Directors, and awards granted under the 2011 Plan have a term of 10 years unless earlier terminated by the Board of Directors. After the adoption of the 2011 Plan, no additional awards were granted under either the 2004 Plan or the Inducement Plan. As of January 6, 2011, all shares subject to awards outstanding under the 2004 Plan and Inducement Plan that expire or are forfeited will be included in the reserve for the 2011 Plan to the extent such shares would otherwise return to such plans. As of December 31, 2015, options to purchase 2,585,223 shares of common stock remained outstanding under the 2011 Plan. As of December 31, 2015, there were 2,097,384 shares of common stock reserved for issuance under the 2011 Plan.

Activity under our stock plans is set forth below:

	Shares Underlying Outstanding Options (in thousands)			Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share		Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term (years)		Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2014		1,820		$	27.48
Options granted		1,339			18.51
Options exercised		(38	)		15.67
Options cancelled:
Options forfeited (unvested)		(133	)		17.07
Options cancelled (vested)		(97	)		45.01
Balance at December 31, 2015		2,891			23.34		6.95	$	13,234
Vested and expected to vest at December 31, 2015		2,788			23.57		6.88	$	12,514
Exercisable at December 31, 2015		1,271			29.06		4.43	$	3,734

The total intrinsic value of stock options exercised during the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 was $0.4 million, $0.1 million and $0.3 million, respectively. The total intrinsic value of exercised stock options is calculated based on the difference between the exercise price and the quoted market price of our common stock as of the close of the exercise date.

The total fair value of stock options vested during the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 was $6.9 million, $5.6 million and $12.1 million, respectively.

Our non-vested stock awards are comprised of restricted stock units granted with performance and time-based vesting criteria. A summary of the status of non-vested restricted stock units as of December 31, 2015, and activities during 2015 are summarized as follows:

	Number of Shares (In thousands)			Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value
Non-vested as of December 31, 2014		179		$	17.13
Granted		37		$	20.05
Vested		(4	)	$	20.64
Forfeited or expired		(17	)	$	18.23
Non-vested as of December 31, 2015		195		$	17.52

Stock-based compensation expense related to restricted stock units was approximately $0.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2015. The aggregate intrinsic value of the restricted stock units outstanding as of December 31, 2015, based on our stock price on that date, was $4.7 million.

The weighted average grant-date fair value of restricted stock units granted during the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 was, $20.05, $17.92 and $12.30, respectively. The total fair value of restricted stock units vested during the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2013 was $0.1 million and $0.1 million, respectively. No restricted stock units vested during 2014.

Stock-Based Compensation

Under our stock-based compensation plans, option awards generally vest over a four-year period contingent upon continuous service and unless exercised, expire ten years from the date of grant (or earlier upon termination of continuous service). The Company has also granted performance-based equity awards to certain of our employees under the 2011 Plan, the 2004 Plan and the Inducement Plan. As of December 31, 2015, approximately 80,000 shares were outstanding related to options and restricted stock units subject to these performance-based vesting criteria. The fair value of each option is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option valuation model and the following weighted-average assumptions:

	Stock Options									Employee Stock Purchase Plan
	Year Ended December 31,									Year Ended December 31,
	2015			2014			2013			2015			2014			2013
Weighted-average fair value	$	13.37		$	15.16		$	24.15		$	9.18		$	7.45		$	9.30
Risk-free interest rate		1.7	%		1.8	%		1.1	%		0.4	%		0.2	%		0.2	%
Expected life (in years)		5.9			5.9			5.9			1.2			1.2			1.3
Volatility		0.7			1.4			1.4			0.6			0.9			0.8

Expected volatility is based on historical volatility of our stock price. The expected life of options granted is estimated based on historical option exercise and employee termination data, while giving consideration to options that have not yet completed a full life cycle. Our senior management, who hold a majority of the options outstanding, and other employees were grouped and considered separately for valuation purposes. The risk-free rate for periods within the contractual life of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant. The dividend yield is zero percent for all years and is based on our history and expectation of dividend payouts.

Compensation expense is based on awards ultimately expected to vest and reflects estimated forfeitures. For equity awards with time-based vesting, the fair value is amortized to expense on a straight-line basis over the vesting periods. For equity awards with performance-based vesting criteria, the fair value is amortized to expense when the achievement of the vesting criteria becomes probable.

We recognized the following amounts of stock-based compensation expense (in thousands):

	Year Ended December 31,
	2015		2014		2013
Employees and directors stock-based compensation expense	$	9,316	$	6,062	$	11,828
Non-employees stock-based compensation expense		-		27		512
Total	$	9,316	$	6,089	$	12,340

	Year Ended December 31,
	2015		2014		2013
Research and development	$	4,123	$	2,868	$	4,228
General and administrative		5,193		3,221		8,112
Total	$	9,316	$	6,089	$	12,340

During the year ended December 31, 2013, we recognized $1.3 million in additional stock-based compensation expense due to the modification of the terms of stock options for five employees. Stock based compensation expense recognized for the year ended December 31, 2013 included $4.9 million related to employee severance arrangements and $0.5 million for awards to non-employees.

As of December 31, 2015, the total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock options and awards deemed probable of vesting, including all stock options with time-based vesting, net of estimated forfeitures, amounted to $19.4 million, which is expected to be recognized over the remaining weighted-average vesting period of 2.6 years. As of December 31, 2015, the total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock options not deemed probable of vesting, net of estimated forfeitures, amounted to $3.2 million.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

In January 2004, the Board of Directors and stockholders adopted the 2004 Employee Stock Purchase Plan. As of December 31, 2015, 99,600 shares were approved for issuance under the 2004 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, subject to adjustment for a stock split, or any future stock dividend or other similar change in our common stock or capital structure. As of December 31, 2015, employees have acquired 94,709 shares of our common stock under the 2004 Employee Stock Purchase Plan. As of December 31, 2015, no shares of our common stock remained available for future purchases under the 2004 Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

In May 2014, stockholders of the Company approved the 2014 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “Purchase Plan”), pursuant to which the Company may issue up to 50,000 shares of its common stock, subject to adjustment, to its employees. The Purchase Plan provides for the purchase of common stock by eligible employees and became effective on May 28, 2014. The purchase price per share is the lesser of (i) 85% of the fair market value of the common stock on the commencement of the offer period (generally, the sixteenth day in February or August) or (ii) 85% of the fair market value of the common stock on the exercise date, which is the last day of a purchase period (generally, the fifteenth day in February or August). As of December 31, 2015, employees have acquired 21,979 shares of our common stock under the Purchase Plan and 28,021 shares of our common stock remained available for future purchases under the Purchase Plan.

As of December 31, 2015, the total unrecognized compensation cost related to shares of our common stock under the Purchase Plan amounted to $0.2 million, which is expected to be recognized over the remaining weighted-average vesting period of 0.6 years.

Income Taxes

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income Taxes

15.	Income Taxes

Consolidated income (loss) before provision for income taxes consisted of the following (in thousands):

	Year Ended December 31,
	2015			2014			2013
U.S.	$	(107,450	)	$	(91,121	)	$	(67,004	)
Non U.S.		656			399			284
Total	$	(106,794	)	$	(90,722	)	$	(66,720	)

No income tax expense was recorded for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 due to net operating loss carryforwards to offset the net income at Dynavax GmbH and a valuation allowance which offsets the deferred tax assets. The difference between the consolidated income tax benefit and the amount computed by applying the federal statutory income tax rate to the consolidated loss before income taxes was as follows (in thousands):

	Year Ended December 31,
	2015			2014			2013
Income tax benefit at federal statutory rate	$	(36,301	)	$	(30,818	)	$	(22,678	)
State tax		(394	)		1,204			(178	)
Business credits		(2,622	)		(1,484	)		(2,515	)
Deferred compensation charges		1,481			2,710			3,072
Change in valuation allowance		36,766			28,093			22,354
Other		1,070			295			(55	)
Total income tax expense	$	-		$	-		$	-

Deferred tax assets and liabilities consisted of the following (in thousands):

	December 31,
	2015			2014
Deferred tax assets:
Net operating loss carry forwards	$	212,074		$	178,008
Research tax credit carry forwards		26,285			22,914
Accruals and reserves		9,771			9,053
Capitalized research costs		6,553			8,601
Deferred revenue		908			654
Other		1,375			1,531
Total deferred tax assets		256,966			220,761
Less valuation allowance		(256,712	)		(220,544	)
Net deferred tax assets		254			217
Deferred tax liabilities:
Fixed Assets		(254	)		(217	)
Total deferred tax liabilities		(254	)		(217	)
Net deferred tax assets	$	-		$	-

The tax benefit of net operating losses, temporary differences and credit carryforwards is required to be recorded as an asset to the extent that management assesses that realization is “more likely than not.” Realization of the future tax benefits is dependent on our ability to generate sufficient taxable income within the carryforward period. Because of our recent history of operating losses, management believes that recognition of the deferred tax assets arising from the above-mentioned future tax benefits is currently not likely to be realized and, accordingly, has provided a full valuation allowance. The valuation allowance increased by $36.2 million, $27.8 million and $22.5 million during the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The amount of the valuation allowance for deferred tax assets associated with excess tax deductions from stock based compensation arrangements that will be allocated to contributed capital if the future tax benefits are subsequently recognized is $0.3 million.

We intend to postpone remittance of all or part of net investment in Dynavax GmbH (including earnings) indefinitely (i.e., essentially permanently reinvest). As of December 31, 2015, we have cumulative total undistributed losses for non-U.S. subsidiaries.

We have not recorded deferred income taxes applicable to undistributed earnings of a foreign subsidiary that are indefinitely reinvested in foreign operations. Generally, such earnings become subject to U.S. tax upon the remittance of dividends and under certain other circumstances. It is not practicable to estimate the amount of the deferred tax liability on such undistributed earnings.

As of December 31, 2015, we had federal net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $582.8 million, which will expire in the years 2018 through 2035 and federal research and development tax credits of approximately $19.1 million, which expire in the years 2018 through 2035.

As of December 31, 2015, we had net operating loss carryforwards for California state income tax purposes of approximately $192.9 million, which expire in the years 2015 through 2035, and California state research and development tax credits of approximately $14.0 million, which do not expire.

As of December 31, 2015, we had net operating loss carryforwards for foreign income tax purposes of approximately $18.8 million, which do not expire.

Uncertain Income Tax positions

The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 is $2.4 million. If recognized, none of the unrecognized tax benefits would affect the effective tax rate. We had no unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31, 2013.

The following table summarizes the activity related to the Company’s unrecognized tax benefits:

Balance at December 31, 2014	$	(2,426	)
Tax positions related to the current year
Additions		-
Reductions		-
Tax positions related to the prior year
Additions		-
Reductions		-
Balance at December 31, 2015	$	(2,426	)

Our policy is to account for interest and penalties, if any, as a component of general and administrative expense. As of December 31, 2015, the Company had no interest related to unrecognized tax benefits. No amounts of penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits were recognized in the provision for income taxes.

The Tax Reform Act of 1986 limits the annual use of net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards in certain situations where changes occur in stock ownership of a company. In the event the Company has a change in ownership, as defined, the annual utilization of such carryforwards could be limited. Due to past equity issuances and changes in ownership of Dynavax common stock, we believe that our ability to use some of our net operating losses and tax credits in the future may be limited.

We are subject to income tax examinations for U.S. federal and state income taxes from 1996 forward. We are subject to tax examination in Germany from 2010 forward.

Selected Quarterly Financial Data

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]

Selected Quarterly Financial Data

16.	Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited; in thousands, except per share amounts)

	Year Ended December 31, 2015
	Q1			Q2			Q3			Q4
Revenues	$	627		$	1,550		$	1,188		$	685
Net loss	$	(26,217	)	$	(23,591	)	$	(30,124	)	$	(26,862	)
Net loss allocable to common stockholders	$	(26,217	)	$	(23,591	)	$	(30,124	)	$	(26,862	)
Basic and diluted net loss per share allocable to common stockholders	$	(0.97	)	$	(0.80	)	$	(0.82	)	$	(0.70	)
Shares used to compute basic and diluted net loss per share allocable to common stockholders		27,065			29,335			36,532			38,429

	Year Ended December 31, 2014
	Q1			Q2			Q3			Q4
Revenues	$	3,498		$	3,048		$	2,209		$	2,277
Net loss	$	(13,840	)	$	(24,777	)	$	(29,819	)	$	(22,286	)
Net loss allocable to common stockholders	$	(13,840	)	$	(24,777	)	$	(29,819	)	$	(22,286	)
Basic and diluted net loss per share allocable to common stockholders	$	(0.53	)	$	(0.94	)	$	(1.13	)	$	(0.85	)
Shares used to compute basic and diluted net loss per share allocable to common stockholders		26,283			26,286			26,291			26,298

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Basis of Presentation

Liquidity and Financial Condition

Use of Estimates

Foreign Currency Translation

Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Marketable Securities

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities

Whether the investment has been in a continuous realized loss position for over 12 months;

the duration to maturity of our investments;

our intention and ability to hold the investments to maturity and if it is not more likely than not that we will be required to sell the investment before recovery of the amortized cost bases;

the credit rating, financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer; and

the type of investments made.

To date, there have been no declines in fair value that have been identified as other than temporary.

Concentration of Credit Risk and Other Risks and Uncertainties

Long-Lived Assets

Goodwill

Revenue Recognition

Revenues from manufacturing services are recognized upon meeting the criteria for substantial performance and acceptance by the customer.

Revenue from royalty payments is contingent on future sales activities by our licensees. Royalty revenue is recognized when all revenue recognition criteria have been satisfied.

Research and Development Expenses and Accruals

Stock-Based Compensation

Income Taxes

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Accounting Standards Update 2014-09

Accounting Standards Update 2014-15

Accounting Standards Update 2015-03

Accounting Standards Update 2015-05

Accounting Standards Update 2015-17

Accounting Standards Update 2016-02

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value Hierarchy for Financial Assets Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis

The following table represents the fair value hierarchy for our financial assets (cash equivalents and marketable securities) measured at fair value on a recurring basis (in thousands):

	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
December 31, 2015
Money market funds	$	21,193	$	-	$	-	$	21,193
U.S. government agency securities		-		17,622		-		17,622
Corporate debt securities		-		152,749		-		152,749
Total	$	21,193	$	170,371	$	-	$	191,564

	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
December 31, 2014
Money market funds	$	46,989	$	-	$	-	$	46,989
U.S. government agency securities		-		73,141		-		73,141
Total	$	46,989	$	73,141	$	-	$	120,130

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Cash Cash Equivalents And Short Term Investments [Abstract]

Summary of Cash, Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities Available-for-Sale

Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities consist of the following (in thousands):

	Amortized Cost		Unrealized Gains		Unrealized Losses			Estimated Fair Value
December 31, 2015
Cash and cash equivalents:
Cash	$	4,561	$	-	$	-		$	4,561
Money market funds		21,193		-		-			21,193
Corporate debt securities		19,052		7		(1	)		19,058
Total cash and cash equivalents		44,806		7		(1	)		44,812
Marketable securities available-for-sale:
U.S. government agency securities		17,628		-		(6	)		17,622
Corporate debt securities		133,679		71		(59	)		133,691
Total marketable securities available-for-sale		151,307		71		(65	)		151,313
Total cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities	$	196,113	$	78	$	(66	)	$	196,125
December 31, 2014
Cash and cash equivalents:
Cash	$	2,522	$	-	$	-		$	2,522
Money market funds		46,989		-		-			46,989
Total cash and cash equivalents		49,511		-		-			49,511
Marketable securities available-for-sale:
U.S. government agency securities		73,140		11		(10	)		73,141
Total marketable securities available-for-sale		73,140		11		(10	)		73,141
Total cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities	$	122,651	$	11	$	(10	)	$	122,652

Maturities of Marketable Securities Available-for-Sale

The maturities of our marketable securities available-for-sale are as follows (in thousands):

	December 31, 2015
	Amortized Cost		Estimated Fair Value
Mature in one year or less	$	151,307	$	151,313
Mature after one year through two years		-		-
	$	151,307	$	151,313

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of available-for-sale securities which includes, but is not limited to, changes in the cost basis and fair value, fair value and gross unrealized gain (loss), fair values by type of security, contractual maturity and classification, amortized cost basis, contracts to acquire securities to be accounted for as available-for-sale, debt maturities, transfers to trading, change in net unrealized holding gain (loss) net of tax, continuous unrealized loss position fair value, aggregate losses qualitative disclosures, other than temporary impairment (OTTI) losses or other disclosures related to available for sale securities.

+ References + Details

Collaborative Research, Development and License Agreements (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Astra Zeneca

Summary of Revenue Recognized under Various Agreements

The following table summarizes the revenues earned under our agreement with AstraZeneca, included as collaboration revenue in our consolidated statements of operations (in thousands):


	Year ended December 31,
	2015		2014		2013
Initial payment	$	238	$	681	$	720
Subsequent payment		892		2,554		-
Performance of research activities		1,635		2,174		2,507
Total	$	2,765	$	5,409	$	3,227

Glaxo Smith Kline

Summary of Revenue Recognized under Various Agreements

The following table summarizes the revenues recognized under our agreement with GSK, included as collaboration revenue in our consolidated statements of operations (in thousands):

	Year ended December 31,
	2015		2014		2013
Initial payment	$	-	$	2,524	$	1,702
Total	$	-	$	2,524	$	1,702

National Institutes of Health

Summary of Revenue Recognized under Various Agreements

The following table summarizes the revenues recognized under the various arrangements with the NIH and NIAID, included as grant revenue in our consolidated statements of operations (in thousands):


	Year ended December 31,
	2015		2014		2013
NIAID contracts	$	-	$	2,095	$	4,103
All other NIH contracts		683		593		1,035
Total grant revenue	$	683	$	2,688	$	5,138

Net Loss Per Share (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share

	December 31,
	2015			2014			2013
Basic and diluted net loss per share (in thousands, except per share amounts):
Numerator:
Net loss		(106,794	)		(90,722	)		(66,720	)
Preferred stock deemed dividend		-			-			(8,469	)
Net loss allocable to common stockholders	$	(106,794	)	$	(90,722	)	$	(75,189	)
Denominator for basic and diluted net loss per share allocable to common stockholders:
Weighted-average common shares outstanding		32,881			26,289			19,628
Basic and diluted net loss per share allocable to common stockholders	$	(3.25	)	$	(3.45	)	$	(3.83	)

	December 31,
	2015		2014		2013
Outstanding securities not included in diluted net loss per share calculation (in thousands):
Stock options and stock awards		3,086		1,998		1,704
Series B Convertible Preferred Stock (as converted to common stock)		-		4,343		4,343
Warrants		-		1,081		1,246
		3,086		7,422		7,293

Equity Plans and Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Share Based Compensation [Abstract]

Option Activity under Stock-Based Compensation Plans

Activity under our stock plans is set forth below:

	Shares Underlying Outstanding Options (in thousands)			Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share		Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term (years)		Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2014		1,820		$	27.48
Options granted		1,339			18.51
Options exercised		(38	)		15.67
Options cancelled:
Options forfeited (unvested)		(133	)		17.07
Options cancelled (vested)		(97	)		45.01
Balance at December 31, 2015		2,891			23.34		6.95	$	13,234
Vested and expected to vest at December 31, 2015		2,788			23.57		6.88	$	12,514
Exercisable at December 31, 2015		1,271			29.06		4.43	$	3,734

Summary of Restricted Stock Units Activity

	Number of Shares (In thousands)			Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value
Non-vested as of December 31, 2014		179		$	17.13
Granted		37		$	20.05
Vested		(4	)	$	20.64
Forfeited or expired		(17	)	$	18.23
Non-vested as of December 31, 2015		195		$	17.52

Fair Value-Based Measurements and Weighted-Average Assumptions

The fair value of each option is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option valuation model and the following weighted-average assumptions:

	Stock Options									Employee Stock Purchase Plan
	Year Ended December 31,									Year Ended December 31,
	2015			2014			2013			2015			2014			2013
Weighted-average fair value	$	13.37		$	15.16		$	24.15		$	9.18		$	7.45		$	9.30
Risk-free interest rate		1.7	%		1.8	%		1.1	%		0.4	%		0.2	%		0.2	%
Expected life (in years)		5.9			5.9			5.9			1.2			1.2			1.3
Volatility		0.7			1.4			1.4			0.6			0.9			0.8

Stock-Based Compensation Expense

We recognized the following amounts of stock-based compensation expense (in thousands):

	Year Ended December 31,
	2015		2014		2013
Employees and directors stock-based compensation expense	$	9,316	$	6,062	$	11,828
Non-employees stock-based compensation expense		-		27		512
Total	$	9,316	$	6,089	$	12,340

	Year Ended December 31,
	2015		2014		2013
Research and development	$	4,123	$	2,868	$	4,228
General and administrative		5,193		3,221		8,112
Total	$	9,316	$	6,089	$	12,340

Income Taxes (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Component of Consolidated Income (Loss) Before Provision for Income Taxes

Consolidated income (loss) before provision for income taxes consisted of the following (in thousands):

	Year Ended December 31,
	2015			2014			2013
U.S.	$	(107,450	)	$	(91,121	)	$	(67,004	)
Non U.S.		656			399			284
Total	$	(106,794	)	$	(90,722	)	$	(66,720	)

Difference Between Consolidated Income Tax Benefit and Amount Computed by Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate

	Year Ended December 31,
	2015			2014			2013
Income tax benefit at federal statutory rate	$	(36,301	)	$	(30,818	)	$	(22,678	)
State tax		(394	)		1,204			(178	)
Business credits		(2,622	)		(1,484	)		(2,515	)
Deferred compensation charges		1,481			2,710			3,072
Change in valuation allowance		36,766			28,093			22,354
Other		1,070			295			(55	)
Total income tax expense	$	-		$	-		$	-

Component of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities

Deferred tax assets and liabilities consisted of the following (in thousands):

	December 31,
	2015			2014
Deferred tax assets:
Net operating loss carry forwards	$	212,074		$	178,008
Research tax credit carry forwards		26,285			22,914
Accruals and reserves		9,771			9,053
Capitalized research costs		6,553			8,601
Deferred revenue		908			654
Other		1,375			1,531
Total deferred tax assets		256,966			220,761
Less valuation allowance		(256,712	)		(220,544	)
Net deferred tax assets		254			217
Deferred tax liabilities:
Fixed Assets		(254	)		(217	)
Total deferred tax liabilities		(254	)		(217	)
Net deferred tax assets	$	-		$	-

Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits

The following table summarizes the activity related to the Company’s unrecognized tax benefits:

Balance at December 31, 2014	$	(2,426	)
Tax positions related to the current year
Additions		-
Reductions		-
Tax positions related to the prior year
Additions		-
Reductions		-
Balance at December 31, 2015	$	(2,426	)

Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]

Selected Quarterly Financial Data

	Year Ended December 31, 2015
	Q1			Q2			Q3			Q4
Revenues	$	627		$	1,550		$	1,188		$	685
Net loss	$	(26,217	)	$	(23,591	)	$	(30,124	)	$	(26,862	)
Net loss allocable to common stockholders	$	(26,217	)	$	(23,591	)	$	(30,124	)	$	(26,862	)
Basic and diluted net loss per share allocable to common stockholders	$	(0.97	)	$	(0.80	)	$	(0.82	)	$	(0.70	)
Shares used to compute basic and diluted net loss per share allocable to common stockholders		27,065			29,335			36,532			38,429

	Year Ended December 31, 2014
	Q1			Q2			Q3			Q4
Revenues	$	3,498		$	3,048		$	2,209		$	2,277
Net loss	$	(13,840	)	$	(24,777	)	$	(29,819	)	$	(22,286	)
Net loss allocable to common stockholders	$	(13,840	)	$	(24,777	)	$	(29,819	)	$	(22,286	)
Basic and diluted net loss per share allocable to common stockholders	$	(0.53	)	$	(0.94	)	$	(1.13	)	$	(0.85	)
Shares used to compute basic and diluted net loss per share allocable to common stockholders		26,283			26,286			26,291			26,298

Component of Property and Equipment (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Manufacturing equipment	$ 6,880	$ 8,171
Lab equipment	6,096	6,473
Computer equipment	2,577	2,196
Furniture and fixtures	1,362	1,070
Leasehold improvements	5,768	5,690
Assets in progress	6,645	935
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	29,328	24,535
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	(15,524)	(16,611)
Total	$ 13,804	$ 7,924
Manufacturing Equipment \| Minimum
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated Useful Lives (In years)	5 years
Manufacturing Equipment \| Maximum
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated Useful Lives (In years)	14 years
Lab Equipment \| Minimum
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated Useful Lives (In years)	5 years
Lab Equipment \| Maximum
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated Useful Lives (In years)	13 years
Computer Equipment
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated Useful Lives (In years)	3 years
Furniture and Fixtures \| Minimum
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated Useful Lives (In years)	3 years
Furniture and Fixtures \| Maximum
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated Useful Lives (In years)	13 years
Leasehold Improvements \| Minimum
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated Useful Lives (In years)	5 years
Leasehold Improvements \| Maximum
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated Useful Lives (In years)	8 years

Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Thousands, € in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2013 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2004 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015 EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2014 EUR (€)
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Unoccupied facility expense		$ 386	$ 926
Rent expense, net	$ 2,000	1,700	1,900
Deferred rent	500	600
Deferred gain (loss) on lease	(500)	(700)
Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities	196,100
Future payments obligation	$ 11,200
Deutsche Bank Securities
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Letter of credit pledged as security \| €					€ 0.2
Collateralized certificate of deposit \| €					€ 0.2	€ 0.2
Berkeley, California (the "Berkeley Lease")
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Operating leases expiration date	2018-06
Unoccupied facility expense		400	$ 900
Letter of credit pledged as security				$ 400
Collateralized certificate of deposit	$ 400	$ 400
Terms of the lease	If the total amount of our cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities falls below $20 million for a period of more than 30 consecutive days during the lease term, the amount of the required security deposit will increase to $1.1 million, until such time as our projected cash and cash equivalents will exceed $20 million for the remainder of the lease term, or until our actual cash and cash equivalents remains above $20 million for a period of 12 consecutive months.
Berkeley, California (the "Berkeley Lease") \| Contingency, B
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Contingency period for cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities				12 months
Berkeley, California (the "Berkeley Lease") \| Contingency, B \| Minimum
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities				$ 20,000
Berkeley, California (the "Berkeley Lease") \| Contingency, A
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Increase in amount of the security deposit				$ 1,100
Berkeley, California (the "Berkeley Lease") \| Contingency, A \| Minimum
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Contingency period for cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities				30 days
Berkeley, California (the "Berkeley Lease") \| Contingency, A \| Maximum
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities				$ 20,000
Dusseldorf, Germany (the "Dusseldorf Lease")
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Operating leases expiration date	2023-03

Long-Term Debt - Additional Information (Detail)		1 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
Long-Term Debt - Additional Information (Detail)	Dec. 23, 2014 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2015 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($) TRANCHES	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Loss on extinguishment of debt				$ 1,671,000
Loan and Security Agreement \| Hercules Technology Growth Capital, Inc. (“Hercules”)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity			$ 40,000,000
Number of tranches for loan and security agreement \| TRANCHES			2
Facility charge to Hercules			$ 400,000
Repayment of loan agreement		$ 11,000,000
Outstanding principal		10,000,000
Accrued unpaid interest		38,000
Term fee		800,000
Prepayment charges		200,000
Loss on extinguishment of debt		1,700,000
Debt instrument, interest rate minimum				9.75%
Debt instrument, interest rate terms				The interest rate in the Loan Agreement was calculated at a rate equal to the greater of either: (i) 9.75% plus the prime rate as reported from time to time in The Wall Street Journal minus 5.25%, and (ii) 9.75%.
Debt instrument, payment terms				Monthly payments made under the Loan Agreement between December 2014 and the date of repayment were interest only.
Loan and Security Agreement \| Hercules Technology Growth Capital, Inc. (“Hercules”) \| Prime Rate
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, interest rate				9.75%
Debt instrument, reduction in basis spread on variable rate				5.25%
Loan and Security Agreement \| Hercules Technology Growth Capital, Inc. (“Hercules”) \| First Tranche
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Proceeds from lines of credit	$ 10,000,000
Loan and Security Agreement \| Hercules Technology Growth Capital, Inc. (“Hercules”) \| Second Tranche
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Proceeds from lines of credit				$ 0
Available borrowing capacity		$ 30,000,000

Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Basic and diluted net loss per share (in thousands, except per share amounts):
Net loss	$ (26,862)	$ (30,124)	$ (23,591)	$ (26,217)	$ (22,286)	$ (29,819)	$ (24,777)	$ (13,840)	$ (106,794)	$ (90,722)	$ (66,720)
Preferred stock deemed dividend											(8,469)
Net loss allocable to common stockholders	$ (26,862)	$ (30,124)	$ (23,591)	$ (26,217)	$ (22,286)	$ (29,819)	$ (24,777)	$ (13,840)	$ (106,794)	$ (90,722)	$ (75,189)
Denominator for basic and diluted net loss per share allocable to common stockholders:
Weighted-average common shares outstanding	38,429	36,532	29,335	27,065	26,298	26,291	26,286	26,283	32,881	26,289	19,628
Net loss per share allocable to common stockholders - basic and diluted	$ (0.70)	$ (0.82)	$ (0.80)	$ (0.97)	$ (0.85)	$ (1.13)	$ (0.94)	$ (0.53)	$ (3.25)	$ (3.45)	$ (3.83)
Outstanding securities not included in diluted net loss per share calculation (in thousands):
Outstanding securities not included in diluted net loss per share calculation									3,086	7,422	7,293
Series B Convertible Preferred Stock
Outstanding securities not included in diluted net loss per share calculation (in thousands):
Outstanding securities not included in diluted net loss per share calculation										4,343	4,343
Stock Options and Stock Awards
Outstanding securities not included in diluted net loss per share calculation (in thousands):
Outstanding securities not included in diluted net loss per share calculation									3,086	1,998	1,704
Warrant
Outstanding securities not included in diluted net loss per share calculation (in thousands):
Outstanding securities not included in diluted net loss per share calculation										1,081	1,246

Preferred Stock, Common Stock and Warrants - Additional Information (Detail)					1 Months Ended	2 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 12, 2015 USD ($)	Jul. 23, 2015 shares	Feb. 26, 2015 shares	Nov. 04, 2008 $ / shares	Jul. 31, 2015 USD ($) $ / shares shares	Jul. 31, 2015 USD ($) $ / shares shares	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($) $ / shares shares	Dec. 31, 2013 USD ($) shares	Dec. 31, 2014 $ / shares shares
Class Of Stock [Line Items]
Preferred stock, shares authorized							5,000,000		5,000,000
Preferred stock, par value \| $ / shares				$ 0.001			$ 0.001		$ 0.001
Common stock, par value \| $ / shares				$ 0.001			$ 0.001		$ 0.001
Dividends payable date				Nov. 17, 2008
Preferred shares price \| $ / shares				$ 6.00
Rights expiration date				Nov. 17, 2018
Common stock, shares outstanding							38,445,995		26,307,000
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net \| $							$ 183,897,000	$ 80,856,000
Warrants outstanding							0
Number of warrants exercised during period							383,000		11,000
Cowen
Class Of Stock [Line Items]
Issuance of common stock, (in shares)						2,125,439	0
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net \| $						$ 49,000,000
Minimum
Class Of Stock [Line Items]
Percentage of common shares outstanding				20.00%
Percentage of assets				50.00%
Maximum \| Cowen
Class Of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock sales agreement aggregate sales proceeds \| $	$ 90,000,000
Common Stock
Class Of Stock [Line Items]
Convertible common stock shares		1,743,000	2,600,000
Issuance of common stock, (in shares)							7,353,000	7,957,000
Common Stock \| IPO
Class Of Stock [Line Items]
Issuance of common stock, (in shares)					5,227,273
Public offering net price per share \| $ / shares					$ 27.50	$ 27.50
Net proceeds from offering \| $					$ 134,900,000
Common Stock \| Over-Allotment Option
Class Of Stock [Line Items]
Issuance of common stock, (in shares)					681,818
Series B Convertible Preferred Stock
Class Of Stock [Line Items]
Preferred stock, shares outstanding		0					0		43,000
Convertible common stock shares		17,430	26,000
Conversion of stock, shares converted							100
Convertible common stock shares							0.01
Preferred stock, par value \| $ / shares							$ 0.001
Convertible preferred stock, terms of conversion							The holder was prohibited from converting the Series B Convertible Preferred Stock into shares of common stock if, as a result of such conversion, the holder and its affiliates would own more than 9.98% of the total number of shares of common stock then issued and outstanding.
Convertible preferred stock, settlement terms							In the event of the Company’s liquidation, dissolution, or winding up, holders of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock will receive a payment equal to $0.001 per share before any proceeds are distributed to the common stockholders.
Maximum percentage of shares of common stock issued and outstanding from conversion of preferred stock							9.98%

Equity Plans and Stock-Based Compensation - Additional Information (Detail) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands		1 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	May 27, 2015 shares	May 31, 2014 shares	Jan. 31, 2011 shares	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($) $ / shares shares	Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($) $ / shares shares	Dec. 31, 2013 USD ($) Employee $ / shares
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares of Common Stock outstanding				2,891,000	1,820,000
Total intrinsic value of options exercised \| $				$ 400	$ 100	$ 300
Total fair value of stock options vested \| $				$ 6,900	5,600	12,100
Options and restricted stock units outstanding				80,000
Expected dividend yield				0.00%
Stock-based compensation expense \| $				$ 9,316	$ 6,089	$ 12,340
Number of employees under stock option \| Employee						5
Total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested equity awards \| $				3,200
Employee
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense \| $						$ 4,900
Non Employee Awards
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense \| $						500
Additional
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense \| $						$ 1,300
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock based compensation expense related to restricted stock \| $				800
Aggregate intrinsic value \| $				$ 4,700
Grant date fair value of restricted stock \| $ / shares				$ 20.05	$ 17.92	$ 12.30
Total fair value of restricted stock units \| $				$ 100	$ 0	$ 100
Employee Stock Option
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Expiration period				10 years
Options vesting period				4 years
2004 Stock Incentive Plan
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares of Common Stock outstanding				292,901
2010 Employment Inducement Award Plan
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares of Common Stock outstanding				12,450
2011 Plan
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares of Common Stock outstanding				2,585,223
Expiration period			10 years
Shares reserved and approved for issuance				2,097,384
2011 Plan \| Maximum
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Issuance of common stock shares			11,000,000
Increase in the aggregate number of shares of common stock authorized for issuance	2,250,000
Time Based Vesting Schedule
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested equity awards \| $				$ 19,400
Total unrecognized compensation cost, weighted-average vesting period				2 years 7 months 6 days
2004 Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares reserved and approved for issuance				99,600
Shares issued to employees				94,709
Shares remaining available for future purchases				0
2014 Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested equity awards \| $				$ 200
Total unrecognized compensation cost, weighted-average vesting period				7 months 6 days
Shares issued to employees		50,000		21,979
Shares remaining available for future purchases				28,021
2014 Employee Stock Purchase Plan \| The commencement of the offer period (generally, the sixteenth day in February or August)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Purchase price per share as percentage of fair market value of common stock		85.00%
2014 Employee Stock Purchase Plan \| The exercise date, which is the last day of a purchase period (generally, the fifteenth day in February or August)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Purchase price per share as percentage of fair market value of common stock		85.00%

Option Activity under Stock Plans (Detail) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($) $ / shares shares
Number of Options Outstanding
Beginning balance \| shares	1,820
Options granted \| shares	1,339
Options exercised \| shares	(38)
Ending balance \| shares	2,891
Vested and expected to vest at end of period \| shares	2,788
Exercisable at end of period \| shares	1,271
Weighted-Average Price Per Share
Beginning balance \| $ / shares	$ 27.48
Options granted \| $ / shares	18.51
Options exercised \| $ / shares	15.67
Ending balance \| $ / shares	23.34
Vested and expected to vest at end of period \| $ / shares	23.57
Exercisable at end of period \| $ / shares	$ 29.06
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (In years)
Balance at December 31, 2015	6 years 11 months 12 days
Outstanding options vested and expected to vest at end of period	6 years 10 months 17 days
Options exercisable at end of period	4 years 5 months 5 days
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Balance at December 31, 2015 \| $	$ 13,234
Outstanding options (vested and expected to vest) at end of period \| $	12,514
Options exercisable at end of period \| $	$ 3,734
Unvested
Number of Options Outstanding
Options cancelled \| shares	(133)
Weighted-Average Price Per Share
Options cancelled \| $ / shares	$ 17.07
Vested
Number of Options Outstanding
Options cancelled \| shares	(97)
Weighted-Average Price Per Share
Options cancelled \| $ / shares	$ 45.01

Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Income tax expense	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Increase (decrease) in valuation allowance	36,200,000	27,800,000	22,500,000
Amount of valuation allowance for deferred tax assets allocated to contributed capital	300,000
Unrecognized tax benefits	2,426,000	$ 2,426,000	$ 0
Unrecognized tax benefits would affect the effective tax rate	0
Interest related to unrecognized tax benefits	0
Penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits	0
Federal
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Net operating loss carryforwards	$ 582,800,000
Federal \| Minimum
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Net operating loss carryforwards, expiration year	2018
Federal \| Maximum
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Net operating loss carryforwards, expiration year	2035
Federal \| Research And Development Tax Credits
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforward amount	$ 19,100,000
Federal \| Research And Development Tax Credits \| Minimum
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforward amount, expiration year	2018
Federal \| Research And Development Tax Credits \| Maximum
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforward amount, expiration year	2035
California State
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Net operating loss carryforwards	$ 192,900,000
California State \| Minimum
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Net operating loss carryforwards, expiration year	2015
California State \| Maximum
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Net operating loss carryforwards, expiration year	2035
California State \| Research And Development Tax Credits
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforward amount	$ 14,000,000
Foreign
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Net operating loss carryforwards	$ 18,800,000

Component of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Deferred tax assets:
Net operating loss carry forwards	$ 212,074	$ 178,008
Research tax credit carry forwards	26,285	22,914
Accruals and reserves	9,771	9,053
Capitalized research costs	6,553	8,601
Deferred revenue	908	654
Other	1,375	1,531
Total deferred tax assets	256,966	220,761
Less valuation allowance	(256,712)	(220,544)
Net deferred tax assets	254	217
Deferred tax liabilities:
Fixed Assets	(254)	(217)
Total deferred tax liabilities	$ (254)	$ (217)

Organization - Additional Information (Detail)	12 Months Ended
Organization - Additional Information (Detail)	Dec. 31, 2015
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements Disclosure [Line Items]
Date of Acquisition	Apr. 30, 2006
Business Acquisition, Description of Acquired Entity	In April 2006, we completed the acquisition of Dynavax GmbH (formerly known as Rhein Biotech GmbH), a wholly-owned subsidiary in Düsseldorf, Germany.

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($) Segment	Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2013 USD ($)
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements Disclosure [Line Items]
Number of operating segment \| Segment	1
Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities	$ 196.1
United States
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements Disclosure [Line Items]
Percentage of revenue earned	85.00%	96.00%	89.00%
Percentage of long lived assets	11.00%	11.00%
Maximum
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements Disclosure [Line Items]
Cash equivalents original maturity period	3 months
Dynavax GmbH
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements Disclosure [Line Items]
Currency translation adjustments	$ (1.3)	$ (1.6)	$ 0.5
Currency transaction gain (loss)	$ 0.1	$ 0.4	$ (0.2)

Component of Current Accrued Liabilities (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Accrued Liabilities Abstract
Payroll and related expenses	$ 5,866	$ 4,613
Legal expenses	202	224
Third party research expenses	5,241	5,898
Third party development expenses	2,072	1,000
Return of funding due to AstraZeneca AB (“AstraZeneca”) (Note 9)	7,345
Other accrued liabilities	1,972	1,520
Total	$ 22,698	$ 13,255

Collaborative Research, Development and License Agreements - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	1 Months Ended			3 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2008	Sep. 30, 2008	Dec. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Aug. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	May 31, 2012	Aug. 31, 2010
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Accrued research and development liability				$ 6,938,000			$ 7,361,000	$ 6,938,000
Additional revenue recognized								1,100,000
Deferred revenue				0			0	0
Maximum
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Additional revenue recognized							100,000,000
Astra Zeneca
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Collaboration Revenue	$ 3,000,000			8,000,000	$ 5,400,000	$ 6,000,000
Deferred revenue				$ 12,800,000			$ 2,700,000	$ 12,800,000
Glaxo Smith Kline
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Collaboration Revenue		$ 10,000,000
National Institutes of Health
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Grants receivable									$ 200,000
National Institutes of Health \| Hepatic Fibrosis and Cirrhosis
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Grants receivable										$ 200,000
National Institutes of Health \| Autoimmune Disease
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Grants receivable											$ 600,000
National Institutes of Health \| Rheumatoid Arthritis
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Grants receivable												$ 400,000
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases \| Hepatitis B Virus
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Grants receivable													$ 1,400,000
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases \| Iss Technology
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Grants receivable			$ 17,000,000
Research collaboration and license agreement period			5 years

Difference between Consolidated Income Tax Benefit and Amount Computed by Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate (Detail) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income tax benefit at federal statutory rate	$ (36,301,000)	$ (30,818,000)	$ (22,678,000)
State tax	(394,000)	1,204,000	(178,000)
Business credits	(2,622,000)	(1,484,000)	(2,515,000)
Deferred compensation charges	1,481,000	2,710,000	3,072,000
Change in valuation allowance	36,766,000	28,093,000	22,354,000
Other	1,070,000	295,000	(55,000)
Total income tax expense	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Preferred stock, par value	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Preferred stock, shares authorized	5,000,000	5,000,000
Common stock, par value	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized	69,500,000	69,500,000
Common stock, shares issued	38,446,000	26,307,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	38,445,995	26,307,000
Series B Convertible Preferred Stock
Preferred stock, par value	$ 0.001
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	43,000
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	0	43,000

Fair Value Hierarchy for Financial Assets Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis (Detail) - Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	$ 191,564	$ 120,130
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	21,193	46,989
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	170,371	73,141
Money Market Funds
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	21,193	46,989
Money Market Funds \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	21,193	46,989
U.S. Government Agency Securities
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	17,622	73,141
U.S. Government Agency Securities \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	17,622	$ 73,141
Corporate Debt Securities
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	152,749
Corporate Debt Securities \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	$ 152,749

Fair Value Measurements - Additional Information (Detail)	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Transfers between level 1 and level 2	$ 0

Summary of Cash, Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities Available-for-Sale (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Cash Cash Equivalents And Marketable Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	$ 196,113	$ 122,651
Unrealized Gains	78	11
Unrealized Losses	(66)	(10)
Estimated Fair Value	196,125	122,652
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash Cash Equivalents And Marketable Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	44,806	49,511
Unrealized Gains	7
Unrealized Losses	(1)
Estimated Fair Value	44,812	49,511
Marketable Securities Available-for-Sale
Cash Cash Equivalents And Marketable Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	151,307	73,140
Unrealized Gains	71	11
Unrealized Losses	(65)	(10)
Estimated Fair Value	151,313	73,141
Cash \| Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash Cash Equivalents And Marketable Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	4,561	2,522
Estimated Fair Value	4,561	2,522
Money Market Funds \| Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash Cash Equivalents And Marketable Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	21,193	46,989
Estimated Fair Value	21,193	46,989
Corporate Debt Securities \| Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash Cash Equivalents And Marketable Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	19,052
Unrealized Gains	7
Unrealized Losses	(1)
Estimated Fair Value	19,058
Corporate Debt Securities \| Marketable Securities Available-for-Sale
Cash Cash Equivalents And Marketable Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	133,679
Unrealized Gains	71
Unrealized Losses	(59)
Estimated Fair Value	133,691
U.S. Government Agency Securities \| Marketable Securities Available-for-Sale
Cash Cash Equivalents And Marketable Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	17,628	73,140
Unrealized Gains		11
Unrealized Losses	(6)	(10)
Estimated Fair Value	$ 17,622	$ 73,141

Summary of Amortized Cost and Estimated Fair Value of Marketable Securities Available-for-Sale (Detail) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)
Amortized Cost
Mature in one year or less	$ 151,307
Mature after one year through two years	0
Total amortized cost	151,307
Estimated Fair Value
Mature in one year or less	151,313
Mature after one year through two years	0
Total estimated fair value	$ 151,313

Future Minimum Payments Under Non-Cancelable Portion of Operating Leases (Detail) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
2016	$ 2,306
2017	2,355
2018	1,295
2019	466
2020	466
Thereafter	1,048
Total	$ 7,936

Symphony Dynamo, Inc. - Additional Information (Detail) - SDI - USD ($)	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2009	Dec. 31, 2015
Business Acquisition Equity Interests Issued Or Issuable [Line Items]
Business acquisition contingent consideration percentage	50.00%
Business acquisition upfront payment	$ 50,000,000
Milestone payments		$ 0

Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Detail) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Balance at December 31, 2014	$ (2,426,000)	$ 0
Balance at December 31, 2015	$ (2,426,000)	$ (2,426,000)