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Employee Benefit Plans (401K Plan) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Defined Contribution Plan [Line Items]      
Defined contribution plan, cost recognized $ 40.7us-gaap_DefinedContributionPlanCostRecognized $ 32.6us-gaap_DefinedContributionPlanCostRecognized $ 19.3us-gaap_DefinedContributionPlanCostRecognized
401K      
Defined Contribution Plan [Line Items]      
Defined contribution plan, employer contribution limit percentage of compensation 6.00%celg_DefinedContributionPlanEmployerContributionLimitPercentageOfCompensation
/ celg_DefinedContributionPlanNameAxis
= celg_A401KMember